Cate Blanchett Yesterday was Cate Blanchett’s birthday.  She’s 43 and looks fantastic.  Of course Cate is more than just a pretty face.  She’s an amazing actress and a mom.  So why am I focusing on her beauty?  Because I just had a birthday myself. And like many women my age, I have to admit that [...]

Fairy tales are major fodder for feminist theorists.  And I can see why.  The themes of most fairy tales reveal the harsh realities of being a woman, particularly an aging woman, in society. Sure, times have changed since the days of Grimm but the fears of losing relevance, appeal and recognition haven’t.  While women have [...]

What we had to get off our chests this week… How a NYC subway ride changed my outlook forever, and I got a cool pic out of it too! Weekend Observations: Never, Ever Judge a Book By Its Cover When a global community fights for acceptance of all kinds of beauty Pic of the Week: The Beauty [...]