May 2011 – Natalia A.

Sexism in gaming

Ren is writing about it. This is a good thing. I look forward to more.

Sweet Lord, there is no such thing as an “illegitimate child”

Even a cursory glance at the coverage of the Schwarzenegger cheating-and-paternity scandal shows that WAY too many people still believe in the whole idea of “legitimate children” and “illegitimate children.” It goes beyond mere word-choice. The “illegtimate child” has an aura of embarrassment attached, at best. Oops, your parents messed up, and produced you! IfContinue reading “Sweet Lord, there is no such thing as an “illegitimate child””

I write about naked grandmas… I mean, naturism – for Feministe

Yay. The one thing I really didn’t mention in that post is how naturism has been a big part in helping me deal with chronic pain – most likely because so much of it centers on the idea of self-acceptance. You don’t go strolling naked into the waves without a sense of acceptance, I don’tContinue reading “I write about naked grandmas… I mean, naturism – for Feministe”

Arnold

So I was in a bad mood – because I’m on too many drugs, because I’m paranoid about being able to choose the right hospital to give birth in, because a film synopsis is not coming along, take your pick – and then I was reminded of how much I love Arnold Schwarzenegger: There’s beenContinue reading “Arnold”

Lady troubles. And a pretty Moscow spring.

The Globe and I were in the hospital for a few days – due to him possibly deciding to come out early. I’m back home now, writing, with a bunch of drug prescriptions, some of them quite fun. Inside of me, The Globe is busy imitating a starfish. May has finally become kinder in Moscow,Continue reading “Lady troubles. And a pretty Moscow spring.”