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Yay, P-Dub!! in Phoenix!

outofdebtagain — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:49 -0600

Ah, thanks for the mention!!! Meeting Ree was THE HIGH POINT OF MY YEAR! She is such a sweetheart and I feel so fortunate that I got to meet her and get my book signed, and get my picture taken with her. She told us in Phoenix she's releasing her love story!! I can't wait for it to come out. She says she'll be filling in some gaps in Part I, but is going to leave it on the site in its entirely. And then, there will be Part II. I was able to transcribe our Q&A session on my site, she was so sweet, answering our questions. One darling little girl asked her if she had elephants! So much fun!

Thanks again,

Mrs. Accountability

Out of Debt Again

http://www.outofdebtagain.com/2009/11/questions-and-answers-with-pioneer...

Awakened Action

Maria Niles — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:35 -0600

What a great concept, Beth. Thank you so much for sharing it and the story from Colin with us. No matter how overwhelming the problem might seem, like environmental issues, you have to believe that your actions can create change and then get to it. And I believe that doing so is both positive and optimistic without being sucked in to a false hope.

Thanks so much for your kind words and comment!

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Responsibilities, not roles

nakedanarchists — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:13:16 -0600

"But a knee jerk reaction to news that dads want custody and that women must do everything they can to prevent this from happening is wrong."

When my ex wanted to move to fully shared custody after 2 years of only 25% custody, it worked. Money-wise and, most importantly, for the kids. Yet I had enormous resistance from family about allowing this. As though I was surrendering the kids to the seventh circle of hell. He was a lousy husband, but remains a delightful father.

We need a societal paradigm shift that addresses responsibilities, *not* roles. The most unconventional solutions can work, if the parties are willing and the children are central to the discussion.

Thank you for making that point.

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I have a somewhat opposite love story...

EdibleMarie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:55 -0600

I am the country girl who has come to the city for love:

http://ediblemarie.tumblr.com/post/227064942/love-sandwiches-part-1

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Feel the despair and continue keep pressing forward

Beth Terry — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:27 -0600

I love this post.

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to interview Colin Beavan, the No Impact Man who is one of my personal heros. I asked him if he ever got overwhelmed by the immensity of our environmental problems. Here is what he said:

There’s a story about a woman who’s a layperson, and she’s a Zen adept and she gets to be a grandmother. And all her life she’s been a lay preacher. And her granddaughter dies. And she’s sobbing her eyes out. And all the people are so surprised, and they say to her, “Don’t you understand that everything is just like this? Everything is one. Everything is just the way it’s always been. Do you not understand the point?”
And she stops crying and says to them, “Don’t you understand that my tears save my granddaughter and all beings?” So that is to say my compassion, my sadness for the human condition is what makes me human. So, that in itself is a great story, right? But the really important part of that story is that she stops crying. In other words, she’s overwhelmed with sadness, but when somebody comes to her who needs to be taught, she puts one foot in front of the other. She stops crying and she teaches. So, we have to accept that the problem is overwhelming and immense and at the same time just get on with it.

This is why I am on the board of an organization called Green Sangha, which combines mindfulness with action. "Awakened action," as they like to call it. Of course, we meditate. And then we act. Retreating to a monastery is fine for some. But for those who want to make change, action is crucial.

Beth Terry
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Nail. Head.

FerociousKitty — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:11:49 -0600

"Since I don't want to live in a world where women are made to feel guilty if they work and men are not expected to have real responsibility in raising the kiddies, I'm down with the idea that more men want to share custody of their kids. The key is to make sure that women are not punished for working while men are rewarded for changing an extra diaper or two every week. But a knee jerk reaction to news that dads want custody and that women must do everything they can to prevent this from happening is wrong. It doesn't serve working parents, stay-at-home parents, or most importantly, the kids."

This really bore repeating!

Let's advocate for change in a broken system and give a damn because that system flagrantly subscribes to biased notions about gender and parenting that do a disservice to men, women, and children.

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We are all unknow til our story is told

Vita lingus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:03:17 -0600

This is perfect timing by the way snigdhasen your story will be told as well mark my words.. Your days in the sun are coming..... I wil be in touch

Vita

Big releases current issues and women's tenacity

Vita lingus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:01:10 -0600

That is a tricky business indeed but given the issues that are affecting Indian students here at the moment .. It would be an opportune moment for Megan and this film to get a good release .....

As an aside for those state side Megan has quite a body of work in the industry as an editor ..

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0232432/

The fact Megan got it up is extraordinary as your wrote it produced was the cinematographer

and directed it ..So that is a passionate tenacious act in it's self really and just another woman who is following her dream and living it........

vita

THANK GOD

feMOMhist — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:11:08 -0600

it has been over 50 YEARS since the EEOC came in to existance (1964) and legal protections against sexual harrassment have come a long way (see FAB book about the subject) but the failure of Republican administrations to pursue cases is disgusting.

p.s I had to laugh when I read this post since Ruby Tuesday just had a great puff piece in the NYT. This ruling should undermine those efforts to go upscale. Nothing says cheesy like a sex toy in a restaurant.

everytime I need a listening

midnightbliss — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:04:59 -0600

everytime I need a listening ear, words of wisdom, advice on minor and major decisions, I always feel comfortable to ask it from my bestfriend. I don't know how long we've been bestfriends but we've known each other almost 8 years ago and both of us has been a part of each other's choices and decisions in life. The most important thing is to have trust, honesty and acceptance of the consequences.

Wow!

snigdhasen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:05:02 -0600

That's pretty cool, Nita! Why don't you leave a link here of your post and her comment? It would be very interesting to read about policing and what she has to say. I will go hunt for your post on your blog.

She seemed very accessible at the screening. She asked me to email her with further questions. I did, but never heard back, though :) I am guessing they are very busy with more screenings, etc. The filmmaker did not reply either.

Building character?

snigdhasen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:56:30 -0600

Yes, that's Bedi! As Doneman said at the screening. There were several times during the filming that she wanted to hang up her boots, give up and head home. But she couldn't give up when she was making a movie about a woman who never gives up!

You should have seen Ms Bedi at the screening. I think she thinks of Doneman as her sister now :)

Thank you

snigdhasen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:52:42 -0600

Vita, thanks and you are always welcome. I hope you get a chance to watch this film. Doneman has already won awards for this film Down Under :) I will be surprised if she doesn't get a wide Australian release.

Kiran is an icon

Nitajk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:21:56 -0600

I am admirer of Kiran Bedi. And do you know that when I wrote a post on the policing, she actually came to my blog and left a comment? I am still thrilled about it! Just shows her temperament, she likes to reach out to people and such people always do things for others.

Nita

Your reaction is shared by one person after another, Andrea.

Alanna Kellogg — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:31:03 -0600

I was quite surprised, actually, the sentiment was the same in every single post. Bloggers love Ree!

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