My mom bought this Observation Deck for me when I was in… maybe… 6th grade? Whenever it was, it was when I first got really into writing. This kit contains a deck of 50 cards that say things like “observe… Read more ›
This page actually exists. And people actually answered the question. I hope upon hope that it’s satire, but because I know people, I’m fairly certain it’s not. Related PostsLove in the Time of Corona Or: A Handmade Face Mask Tutorial Showcase… Read more ›
A while ago, after Tim and I first moved in together, I wrote this post, right around the time I decided I’d really like to restructure this blog and write about the things I care about and that affect me… Read more ›
Equality 101 is looking for some new contributing writers, and we’re keeping the call for applications open! If you’re interested, check out our guidelines, then submit the following to staff@equality101.net: Your name Which position you are interested in (post-secondary or… Read more ›
I wish I was making this up, but this actually happens to me quite a bit on my route to and from work. I don’t drive on the highway because the tolls around Chicago are really expensive, and there is… Read more ›
As I am sure we are all aware, there has been a recent wave of news stories about teenage suicides to hit the airwaves. For a while there, it seemed like almost every day there was a new story about… Read more ›
A quick story today in honor of Fat Talk Free Week (that’s this week, right? Im a lite behind…): I was at a bridal shower for my best friend and maid of honor, Christina, this past weekend and a huge… Read more ›
I know you all are dying for a wedding recap from me, but the fact of the matter is I’m just not ready to do it yet. I know, I know. I can’t bask in the perfect-ness of my wedding… Read more ›
As I was preparing for my annual lesson on persuasive techniques, I came upon an article I had written previously that I thought would be perfect for the audience here at Equality 101. Last year, during a lesson on persuasive… Read more ›
I cannot say enough about the importance of this post. Body image issues affect us all, even if we don’t want to admit it, and these issues can complicate our relationships so much. It can be difficult to maintain a relationship… Read more ›
Today, as I was perusing Tumblr, I came across this gem of an article all about a bride who asked her sister, who happens to need a wheelchair, to be a bridesmaid but then did not ensure accessibility for her sister… Read more ›
We have a fourth post from Not Guilty about relationships and feminism! She actually sent this post to me about two weeks ago, and I responded that I was taking a significant break from blogging so I could concentrate on… Read more ›
This phrase is more prevalent than it should be in discourse regarding relationships and marriage. Tim and I were talking about this the other day in regards to my latest post on name changes and how people either do not… Read more ›
When I graduated with my master’s in May, the English department at my college treated the MA students to dinner as a congratulations for finishing our thesis papers and the program. It was a really wonderful evening, and it really… Read more ›