The Badass
Writer, feminist, zinester, artist, punk musician, severely infected with the grrrlVIRUS. Enjoys sleeping, shredding, spreading confetti and doughnuts. Loves chocolate more than men.
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Tag Archives: family
Give Me Back My Body
I just read a blog post about rape culture and how the blame of rape is put on the victim if she was drunk or wearing provocative clothing. Throughout the post, I felt like ownership of my body slipped right … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism/Riot Grrrl/grrrlVIRUS
Tagged beauty, body, clothing, family, holiday, psychology, rape, society, style
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Not Funny
Yesterday, a couple of women came over to see the offices we have for rent. One of them was rather on the curvy side and when my boss introduced me, all she could think of saying was “You’re so skinny, … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism/Riot Grrrl/grrrlVIRUS, Rants at Random
Tagged beauty, body, body image, family, feminism, women
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DIY Month – Day 10: New Recipe
My mom is truly an artist when it comes to food. When she makes a meal, especially for the extended family and for holidays, she makes food and sets the table with a particular theme and range of colors. For … Continue reading
When the Full Moon Is Black
A few days ago, I turned 30. It was the Eve of Succot, and the day was nasty and hot. There was a sand storm the night before and the skies turned a dirty gray overcast smear. I spent the … Continue reading
Posted in I <3 Dogs
Tagged animal life, discrimination, dogs, family, holidays, pets
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Restless in Jerusalem
I just figured it out. When you don’t work on the holidays, you’re more tired than you are when you work on regular days. This Passover holiday is simply exhausting – both physically and mentally. This year is the first … Continue reading
Posted in DIY Till I Die, Rants at Random, The Goddess
Tagged family, holiday, sleep, social life, work, zine
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Happily Married
This past week was my boyfriend’s sister’s wedding… or as my coworker came to call it, my future sister-in-law’s wedding. Not that it’s completely far off, I heard that wish in some slight variation from everyone at the wedding. And from … Continue reading
Posted in Love Rollercoaster
Tagged children, family, love, marriage, relationships. music
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Ode to the Familia
On March 17, my parents finally moved to Israel! I’m totally psyched about it because it was about fucking time and I was starting to get frustrated about not having my parents around and I was missing my mom’s food … Continue reading
When Independence Strikes
My old man is going to Israel tomorrow. He’s staying there for a couple of weeks or so. Then, he and my mom will probably go on a cruise for their anniversary. I’m staying here all this time doing either … Continue reading
At Half-Mast
Today is Yom Hazikaron – the day for the commemoration of Israel’s fallen soldiers and civilians. Tomorrow (that is, starting this evening right before sunset) is Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day. Of course, the dates go according to the … Continue reading
Missing in Both Senses of the Word
September 1st. Man! When I got here it was fucking May 10th. Time flies, it’s so scary. It’s my friend’s birthday today. I have to call her. I bet I’ll forget as I always do, but I’ll write it here … Continue reading
Posted in Rants at Random, Tripping Balls
Tagged canada, entertainment, family, israel, travel
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