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Extract from “The Lost Art of Gratitude” by Alexander McCall Smith

As can be clearly seen by the topics in some of my latest posts, I have been reflecting a lot about gender equality.  And so, it comes to no surprise that the following passage, taken from the book “The Lost Art of Gratitude” by Alexander McCall Smith, captured my attention: Lettuce smiled. “It’s as well… Read More Extract from “The Lost Art of Gratitude” by Alexander McCall Smith

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Letter to Little Wayne

Engendering Equality, a blog I have been lucky enough to contribute to recently, posted a link to a fantastic video recently. In a letter to Little Wayne, two young girls confront him about his lyrics bringing women down. It’s yet another well made yet simple video sharing a powerful message.

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Guest Blogger on Engendering Equality

Ah blogging, how I love you. Not only do you provide me with yet another social space in which I can learn so much, but I get to discover gems such as Engendering Equality, a fantastic blog that promotes discussion around a document prepared by the Institute for Studied in Global Prosperity entitled “Advancing towards… Read More Guest Blogger on Engendering Equality

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Partying it up online à la Nerd!

After a very long time, I finally got an hour to catch up on my reading. I don’t know if I am just more efficient now at finding good articles, or if their numbers and quality has increased in recent years, but the wealth of empowering pieces that on the one hand sustain my hope… Read More Partying it up online à la Nerd!