This morning, I came across a somewhat defensive but nonetheless thoughtful essay on maintaining one’s celibacy (i.e. virginity) into middle age. As might be predicted, the piece was written by a woman, and she draws the connection between feminist and misogynist ideologues who preach the gospel of “sex positivity” couched in promiscuity. While I do … Continue reading
So, I’m going back on a promise I made to myself that I wouldn’t deign to write a blog post on 50 Shades of Grey. However, there is so much Internet chatter on the subject and I find myself trying to justify the hate for this story that I figure… why not post my complaint … Continue reading
So, to be honest, I wasn’t going to blog today. Despite being part of “Post a Day” and skipping yesterday, I wasn’t in the mood. Or in the zone. Or inspired. Put whatever spin you want on it. While I do not believe in “writer’s block” per se, I do think that some blogs are … Continue reading
Astrid Cook - The Right Writer 