Tag Archives: sociology

Cinderella

Posted on April 30, 2019 by jayne bowers

A few weeks ago, a couple of friends and I had an interesting and enlightening discussion on feminism, and at the beginning of our thread, terms like glass ceiling, the second shift, and benevolent sexism were bandied about. I mentioned … Continue reading →

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“Hmmph. That’s Crazy.”

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jayne bowers

A thirteen-year-old girl who’s having a spinal tap screams out, “It hurts, I’m hungry.” When I began my most recent post a couple of days ago, my intention was to write about the above prompt, something I’d scribbled in a … Continue reading →

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That Ain’t Right, Bo

Posted on November 26, 2018 by jayne bowers

‘Tis the season. I’ve been ordering Christmas gifts for my grandchildren today while children at America’s borders were being assaulted with tear gas. One grandson wants a Harry Potter Illuminating Rod. No problem. I’m planning tasty treats for my family … Continue reading →

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Lucinda and the Rain

Posted on March 15, 2017 by jayne bowers

By the time I got the seedless red grapes, Granny Smith apples, Jiffy cornbread, and chicken noodle soup in the car to head to my daughter’s house, I realized I was probably going to be a little late. No problem, … Continue reading →

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Moose Burgers and Gym Bags

Posted on March 24, 2016 by jayne bowers

Being part of a writing group has helped me in ways too numerous to recount. At the same time, my membership has also made me a little more hesitant to write or to trust myself as a writer. For example, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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