I’ve been schooled on the memory capabilites of a man vs. woman by He Who Makes Me Smile.
His theory: All the space I’m taking up knowing about the history of my girlfriend’s husband’s families, you know the things women talk to other women about, is taking up the room to remember where I put my keys, glasses, wallet…directions…purse…etc…
Hmmmm.
If true, I’ll keep the way my brain remembers things thank you.
He can remember where I put my keys. 
Reckless: The Outrageous Lives of Nine Kick-Ass Women
Twas a quick read. A book I had on the wish list over at PaperbackSwap.com that came in the mail the other day. A book of nine stories about “kick-ass” women. All in all, it was alright. Like I said, a quick read.
The one chapter featuring Gevin Fax-Ambassador of Women Bikers had a passage that got me thinking…
“One day I attended a seminar that shocked me out of my denial. The seminar leaders told us all, “you are the master of your destiny,” then asked the classic question, “If money were no object, if you could do anything you wanted to, where would you see yourself five years from now?”
Wow.
I know a few years ago I answered this question “married to XXX and being a mom.”
Today? Hmmm.
I’d say, professionaly, doing something almost exactly what I’m doing this second (that might help me pay off the loans a wee bit better as well as have an inkling of upward mobility.) And yeah, I want to be in a relationship too. But, it’s hard to imagine little ones in reality without the partner first.
Wedding, Engagement-Ring Spending on The Decline
The average amount spent on an engagement ring is $2,900. The projected decline follows a 30% drop in the average amount spent on an engagement ring in 2008.
Wow. Um, and then the best part…
Unfortunately for men, even in this downturn, a survey by online ring reseller IdonowIdont.com showed that women still expect their partners to splurge on a ring.
Interesting eh? This woman just wants to find someone to share the rest of her life with someday, that’s the splurge.
The bling women of the world give the rest of us a bad name.
Really?
You mean FAT women have SEX? WHO KNEW? I THOUGHT ONLY SKINNY WOMEN HAD SEX! Brand New Information Alert!
Fat women more likely to have had sex
In a study of 7,000 women 92 per cent of those who were overweight had slept with a man.
The figure was only 87 per cent among those of a “normal” size.
The research, carried out by the University of Hawaii School of Medicine, contradicts previous results which suggested that larger women had a lower libido, while thinner ones were more likely to be sexually active.
Ugh. Is this for real?
Dr Bliss Kaneshiro, who led the research, published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynaecology, said: “These results were unexpected and we don’t really know why this is the case.
“Our analysis demonstrated that overweight women do not differ significantly in some of the measures of sexual behaviour compared to women of normal weight.
“This study indicates that all women deserve diligence in counselling on unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, regardless of their weight.”
I’m speechless. Really.
Erie County Women’s Advocates Struggle to Stay Viable
BUFFALO, NY (2006-09-25) The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women is charged with assessing and advocating on a host of issues critical to women. But in recent years, the most critical issue has been keeping the Commission alive.
The turmoil caused by the county budget cuts two years ago took a greater toll on some departments than others. The Women’s Commission was nearly eliminated all together. That didn’t happen. But today, with only one employee, the Commission is a mere shadow of its former self.
Naniscah Koessler is the recent past Executive Director. In the aftermath of the budget cuts, Koessler stepped in to fill a void, following the departure of previous Director Clotilde Dedecker.
Not surprisingly, with a mountain of work still remaining on a host of important issues – from health care to financial management – and few resources, the one remaining job has been a difficult one to fill.
Last month, Koessler, who is in her 60′s, passed the torch to 31-year-old Latricia Chisholm. Koessler said it will take a grassroots movement, led by a younger woman, for the Commission survive.
From answering phones to researching reports and organizing workshops, the Commission now relies entirely on volunteer efforts.
New Director Latricia Chisholm said they do have a core of women dedicated to the Commission’s mission. Chisolm is undaunted and is eager to move the Commisssion forward.
To that end, the Commission will hold a women’s empowerment symposium this Saturday at UB. There will be speakers and a series of classes to educate women toward empowerment. Anyone interested in attending should contact the Commission.
