Big Little Lies is currently on HBO as a mini-series. It’s based on the book of the same title written by Liane Moriarty. The story starts out with a murder. I’m five episodes in and the victim and the alleged murder (or murderers) have not been revealed. I don’t really know whether it’s important who…
Today in History: My Uterus, Everybody’s Business
February 19, 1985. That’s right 1985 was when Ireland approved women’s access to contraceptives. The new law allowed the sale of non-medical contraceptives, without prescription for people over the age of 18. But of course, it was still illegal to advertise them. So it was essentially–its ok to use them but its not ok to…
What is a Woman’s Consent Worth?
David Bowie passed away over a month ago so the tributes have been filing in, including Lady Gaga’s tribute at last night’s Grammy awards. There is no doubt of Bowie’s talent and influence in the industry. He belonged in an era where artists created their work for the sake of artistry rather than fame and…
Grease: Rizzo the Anti-heroine Heroine
I love musicals (though I’m partial to operas), so I didn’t miss Grease Live. As much as I was skeptical; after all I literally watched thirty seconds of the live Sound of Music a few years back before I turned away in disgust, I was looking forward to it. Boy, am I glad I tuned…
