Tag: street harassment

  • No Pictures, Please

    No Pictures, Please

      It happened after therapy. It happened with my friend. It happened during one of my tours. And it almost happened while running a work errand, but I put my hand up and said “No.”   When I was a kid, somebody told me that “ancient cultures” believed that taking someone’s photograph would “steal their…

  • Catcalls in 2017

    Catcalls in 2017

      I’m not going to bore you by explaining what you already know: summer = catcalls, catcalls = the worst. But it’s twenty seventeen! We can’t just ignore this anymore! We gotta fight back! Don’t worry, I already thought this through. The next time someone hits you with one of these classic catcalls, hit ’em back with…

  • I Was Wrong About QALO Rings, And I Can Say So

    I Was Wrong About QALO Rings, And I Can Say So

    I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong, but only when I’ve convinced me that I’m wrong.   So when I first heard about these QALO rings, I did a spit-take. This commercial ran as one of my ads on Hulu and my gut reaction to it was, well, not very generous of my spirit. “What the fuck kinda bullshit crap…

  • How To End A Conversation: Two Right Ways And One Wrong Way That Works, Too, If You’re Desperate

    How To End A Conversation: Two Right Ways And One Wrong Way That Works, Too, If You’re Desperate

      Ok, I love spending the day alone. I love going for walks, enjoying the parks, taking in the museums, photographing local landmarks, and taking myself out to lunch. It’s fun. I’m great company!   The only down side to this is that I’ve had to learn How To End A Conversation.   For example.…