I remember the first time I noticed it. When I was a teenager, my friend and I were lifeguards at a day camp swimming pool. One day, we went up to the lodge after work to change for dates that evening. When we were putting on our makeup in side-by-side mirrors, I glanced over at her and almost burst out laughing. She was making this bizarre face–cheeks sucked in, lips puckered, eyes wide, skin tight over her cheekbones. Like a fish-face you learn to make as a kid. More »

I remember having short hair. It was curly, a little crazy looking at times, but always cute. Well, at least that’s what I thought. No one was trying to holla at me though, and I swear I overheard a group of construction workers talking about my unruly tresses in Spanish. Little did they know, I understood every word. I was extremely self-conscious about it, especially on windy days when rebel curls located at different regions on my head changed shape and position more often than I was comfortable with. More »

Today’s question comes from Tired of Bugaboos. T-O-B asks, “Why is it that men who are a 3-4 on a scale of attractiveness feel they can holla at women who are a 7-8?” More »

What do you think of when you think of children’s books? I think of fairy tales and adventures with princesses and dragons…I think of books about overcoming obstacles, sharing and embracing others… I think of books that develop cognitive and literacy skills…What I don’t think of is plastic surgery… More »