I turned to the easiest and most used resource to find out information: the internet. I wanted to understand why women of a certain age are invisible. So, like any good researcher, I typed in the key words of “women” and “age.” Here’s what I found (in order of the results): The Wall Street Journal…
Long ago, and before dating apps, there were personal ads. Through newspapers and magazines, those who were single (or not) or ready to settle down (allegedly) took out personal ads. So, let’s say I decided to go old school and take out a personal ad for friendship, here’s what mine would say: Invisible Middle-Aged Woman—Married,…
Dear Music Industry, First, I want to acknowledge you are NOT the only industry that should explain themselves. You are just the first one I’m bringing attention to. The inequity between men and women in the music industry came to my attention when I was compiling a Spotify playlist of kickass women. March is Women’s…
Want to feel empowered? How about feel inspired to be a woman? Then listen to the Representation Rebellion-Women playlist. Songs, rebel yells, manifestos, and more are given to us by these warrior women. Comment about how you feel after listening. Was there a particular song(s) that you loved? Would you add any? If so, which…
For Jenn Simpson It’s a bleak statement, however, I don’t want to lead you on and pretend there is an answer. For me, this reflection began with COVID-19, and it came to a crescendo with the vaccine. For over 30 years, as a registered dietitian, I’ve been responsible for large community health projects to increase…