Pedestal Problem
A pedestal is a small stand to mount something on. It is a base for something decorative such as a statue, vase, or column. Figuratively, it is a place for some respected or highly...
Tagged: Mormon gender roles
The crippling cost of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ pattern for woman
Today I have a retelling of an old story as a parable. One fine morning in a small village a woman looked at her children and said, “My daughters, you are growing up fine...
Bound Feet
In third grade, my teacher taught us a little about China. The only thing I remember was that I heard of China’s ancient custom of footbinding for the first time. I learned that very...
Instruction Manual
In a thoughtful attempt to domesticate me, my mother gave me a bread machine for my birthday when I was a sophomore at college. At the time I was eating mostly ramen noodles and...
Guest Post: Guardians of the First Veil
By Anonymous I will start by saying that my views are very different than many who have submitted and commented on this blog. However, I feel like this blog provides a safe space for...
Guest Post: One view from the mountainside
By Anonymous A few weeks ago, our nation elected Donald Trump to the presidency. A few weeks before that, my younger sister got engaged. My reaction to both of these events has been complete,...
Guest Post: To Hearken
By Tessa “Now don’t talk too much,” he preaches from that unreachable pulpit, dark suit and tie. After all, why would I need to say anything? My needs are only so-called– not valid, not...
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