Author Archives: Whoa-man

ERA: The Past

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Whoa-man

This picture was taken at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, home to Alice Paul and the early suffragettes, during the 40th anniversary of the March 22, 1972 passage of the ERA through Congress. I was so inspired by this program … Continue reading →

Posted in Exponent II, feminism, history, hope, leadership, Mormon women, Relief Society, sisterhood, suffering, women, work | 11 Comments

Eternal Gender?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Whoa-man

I am starting a new semester this week and as a way to introduce my students to Physical Anthropology and each other on the first day of class I have them participate in an activity I call Line-Up. Much like … Continue reading →

Posted in Changes, female divine, feminism, Gender roles, Relationships, religion, suffering, transition, women | 37 Comments

The Art of Gift Giving

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Whoa-man

Gift giving is a valuable skill. A good gift is the difference between unwrapping the feeling of love or pain. Gifts can make or break someone’s entire Christmas, they can fortify social bonds or unravel them, they can stir deep … Continue reading →

Posted in women | 3 Comments

Family Dinner

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Whoa-man

Freedom from Want, by Norman Rockwell My extended family loves to tell stories. We sit around late into the night telling and retelling the same stories every time we get together. It is my favorite thing in the world. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, fatherhood, food, hope, humor, parenting, Relationships | 2 Comments

Dear Mom

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Whoa-man

Dear Mom, It was hard growing up without you. I love Dad and he was really good at a lot of stuff, but it wasn’t the same as having a mother. I knew you were out there somewhere, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in female divine, feminism, Gender roles, Heavenly Mother, Mormon women, motherhood, women | 58 Comments

October Visiting Teaching Message: If We Do Not Doubt

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Whoa-man

Guest post from Heather, as part of the Doves & Serpents and The Exponent Blog Swap. Hi, Exponent readers.  I’m Heather from Doves and Serpents. I’m a professor and a mom of three kids (ages 8, 11, and 14) who … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, book of mormon, Doubt, education, guest post, visiting teaching, women | 57 Comments

To Some it is Given

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Whoa-man

©All rights reserved by Annayelle Can you speak in tongues? Work miracles? Heal? Prophecy? What would you say if I told you that you had to be able to discern Spirits to be a good Mormon? What if being able … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Belief, charity, confidence, Doubt, faith, women | Tagged | 31 Comments

Invitational Versus Traditional Rhetoric

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Whoa-man

I love a good discussion. There are very few things better than a heated but respectful dialogue of opposing viewpoints. The rush of adrenaline, the singularity of focus, the challenge of consensus, and the freedom from American normative standards of … Continue reading →

Posted in women | 14 Comments

Mormons & Death Series: A Guide to Giving Comfort

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Whoa-man

(Angel of Grief (1894) by William Wetmore Story) Unfortunately, I am well acquainted with grief. At an early age I was told that my grandfather Brinkerhoff was dying of cancer. I was too young to know what that meant. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Changes, death, Doubt, faith, Family, grief, hope, Relationships, suffering, transition, women | Tagged | 40 Comments

Rituals of Adulthood and Equality?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Whoa-man

After participating in The White House Youth Round Table discussion last month I started thinking about more than just politics. It forced me to evaluate who we as a community consider juvenile or adult and how we transition from one … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity Day Ideas, authority, Changes, Gender roles, leadership, religion, ritual, temple, transition, visiting teaching, women | 35 Comments