Tightrope Feminism: Palatable vs. Pushy

Feminism feels like a tightrope; it’s time to dive off. Image from theblueroomblog.org. I was recently reminded of the conservative nature of the town I live in. In preparing me…

Living with (More) Surprises

Do you ever feel that you’ve had to learn the same lessons repeatedly? I learn the don’t-make-promises-before-you-know-what-you’re-getting-into lesson over and over again. When it happens every time, it shouldn’t be…

The quarter life crisis in 2013

Another year has rolled by and yet again resolutions have been made all around the world. From wild claims of not eating chocolate for a whole year to attempts at…

Adjustments and Outhouses

As I reflect on my adaptation to Florida and how much I’ve grown this year, I know I have my Peace Corps training to thank for my flexibility. Thus, here…

Occupy Wall Street and now the world

Occupy Wall Street began as a protest of thousands which has spread to tens of thousands in cities worldwide. Hardly anyone (myself included) thought this was possible, and it keeps…

Changing

A Go Girl wants to travel, is traveling, has traveled. A Go Girl wants to see different places, is and has. And a Go Girl wants to see change. I…