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On the article Angelina Jolie Undergoes Preventative Double Mastectomy
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On the article No Means No: Is Jewel-Osco's Mandatory Cart-to-Car Service Too Much?
Jennifer Wilson
6:25 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
ReplyThey'll be following me for a looong time, since I don't have a car.
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On the Blog Post A Special Place in Hell
Jennifer Wilson
6:25 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
ReplyThanks so much for your comments. Sadly, no, I didn't pursue the conversation with my coworkers. Partly because I need my job and am not sure it could have stated a civilized conversation and partly because I just really wanted to eat my sandwich. As for my thoughts on the generation gap in feminism, I've got tons. Mostly though, as the first generation of daughters of the women's movement, I think we are angry. We were given great opportunity and high expectations, but no road map for how we were supposed to do it all. And I think we are tired of trying to do it all. But I also know that my 15 year old daughter recently watched Makers with me and wants to revive the ERA. So, maybe the third wave of women will have it figured out, finally.
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On the article Evanston Couple Gives Up Adoption Fight, Must Return South Korean Baby
Jennifer Wilson
7:27 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
ReplyMy heart is broken for you and that baby who will be forever in your heart. Thoughts and prayers for all
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On the Blog Post Watching Them Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Jennifer Wilson
6:56 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013
ReplyPat, thanks for the advice. My friend is a smart lady and will be in excellent hands. I have no doubt that their kids will be priority number 1.
Millie, I know there are 2 (and often 3) sides to the story. That being said, 1) as I mentioned there are extenuating circumstances that lead us to believe her husband is not himself right now and shouldn't be making major life decisions. 2) I didn't detail those to protect their privacy. 3) I. Don't. Care. There is no side to the story that makes it ok to inflict the kind if hurt my friend is in. I made no claim that this was fair or balanced. No one is a perfect spouse, but my friend has been pretty darn close. And until very recently so was her husband.
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On the Blog Post Moms "Dating" Moms
Jennifer Wilson
9:02 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
ReplyThanks so much for this! It took me 4 kids and 10 years of schooling to make mommy friends. Glad I wasn't alone...
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On the article Eight Evanston Bloggers You Should Know
Jennifer Wilson
3:56 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
ReplyI'm blushing. I guess I better blog more then.
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On the Blog Post Dear Cardinal George
Jennifer Wilson
3:52 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
ReplyJoan Kilpatrick, PhD I certainly did not intend to be disrespectful or condescending (certainly no more than one who trots out her degrees and lofty ambitions in a conversation they have no bearing on). Nor do I feel my tone was "aggressive". I was assertive. I said not one thing I wouldn't personally say to Cardinal George if given the opportunity. I stand behind my statements. If you are looking for disrespect, I point you to the "good Catholics" who called me dumb, a heretic, a sinner and invited me to leave my faith.
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On the Blog Post Dear Cardinal George
Jennifer Wilson
8:06 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Charlie,
I just reported your post as inappropriate. HOW DARE YOU EVER CALL A CHILD AN ANOMALY! The only thing that will make these children's life difficult are small minded bigots hiding behind God like yourself. -
On the Blog Post Dear Cardinal George
Jennifer Wilson
8:06 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Your marriage is between one man and one women period. Do not push your limited view and lifestyle on to any one else.
Jennifer Wilson
6:40 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Junefox, I agree/disagree. I think she went public because A) it was inevitable that the world would speculate on her boobs and B) I genuinely think she wants to bring awareness of BRCA testing to the public and possibly shame insurance companies into paying for it. Ms Jolie doesn't have the luxury we have of taking our privacy for granted as hers is regularly violated. For a decision like this, I'm sure I'd prefer any statements came directly from me and not some rag magazine talking about a desperate attempt to keep Brad.
As far as Forbes statement that women will stop preventative actions and fear double mastectomy, no. Sorry guys. Women are a lot smarter than that. Women share our experiences to help other women. It's pretty natural for most of us. It's why we tell our child birth stories, our bad dates and talk about our experiences with life changing decisions. I think the more women, especially those known for their beauty and sexuality, express that their lives are far more important than their boobs, the less mystery there will be about the procedure, the more awareness and the more knowledge that life goes on and you will still be beautiful, sexy and alive.