In 1993 a book emerges which provocatively probes ecofeminism’s epistemology during its analysis of the historical roots of the oppressive conflation of women with nature.…
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Blood, Bread, & Roses — and Death of Nature
In a brilliantly re-creative intellectual thread, in 1993 feminist lesbian poet Judy Grahn re-members and reclaims the sacrality of women and menstruation in her Blood,…
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And now for something completely different… ! As you may not know, I am not much into housekeeping of any sort. Years ago, when I…
Continue ReadingAikido & Art as a Spiritual Path & a Beautiful Necessity
The first movements into spiritually inspired re-embodiment which I discovered came (unsurprisingly) from men, and originated outside the United States. Morihei Ueshiba, the now-deceased creator…
Continue ReadingEcofeminism results! & book list
SQUEEEEEEE! Got good news on my Ecofeminism Comprehensive Exam results — woohooo! ;) This is such a relief, too. I know everyone tells me it’s…
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I have found the perfect infographic to express my feelings on research! :)
Continue ReadingComprehensives hallelujah! :)
Yay! I’ve finished the ecofeminism comprehensives essay — it’s coming in at 53 pages with cover page and bibliography included. Since the essay’s parameters were…
Continue ReadingA lovely murder & dinner party ;)
This last Saturday my housemates & I celebrated a friend’s birthday by attending the San Jose Dinner Detective at the Hilton — a personal first!…
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On schoolwork Only two and a half weeks left in the semester, and my comprehensive essay is coming together nicely — thank goodness. I’ve got…
Continue ReadingGuilty pleasures on stolen time
Passing thoughts during the days which bubble up between readings: Crockpots Crockpots are incredibly cool! While I’m familiar with them, I’d never used them to…
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