I’ve been thinking a lot about what we expect of the people who we’ve chosen as role models. When Shailene Woodley recently said she was not a feminist, many in the feminist blogosphere were upset. Was I saddened? Yes. But I wasn’t exactly surprised. Shay is after all, a 23 year-old actress. Her focus is … Continue reading Thinking about Women in the Public Eye and Saying the word “Feminism”
Why I’ll Fight the Haters Over Ms. Marvel
I’m waiting to meet up with my friends at the end of the work day today to head to our Local Comic Store (LCS) to pick up (among all the other comics I need to pick up from the last two weeks), the first issue of the new Ms. Marvel written by G. Willow Wilson. Without … Continue reading Why I’ll Fight the Haters Over Ms. Marvel
To the Dudebros of Hall H
This year was my third San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), and it held with the tradition of being an amazing weekend filled with fun and friends and sunshine that once again left me with a feeling that I was almost there, almost at the point where I am doing what I’m supposed to be doing. … Continue reading To the Dudebros of Hall H
The Songs We Were Singing
This is a story about how I fell in love with music. A few days ago I drove to Seattle to go to the Deck The Hall Ball, an incredible line up, with two of my current obsessions, Death Cab for Cutie and Mumford & Sons, headlining the event. While we were leaving we quickly … Continue reading The Songs We Were Singing
San Diego Comic Con Day One: Fun In The Sun
This year I was finally able to attend Comic Con International in San Diego, and I fell in love with the atmosphere before I even got on the plane to the city. While I was sitting in Vancouver International at the gate waiting for my flight to board, I looked at the people around me, … Continue reading San Diego Comic Con Day One: Fun In The Sun
My Thoughts On Harry Potter
As I sat in my room a week ago watching the cast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows arrive in Trafalgar Square for the premiere of the final movie, my emotions were all over the place. These books, and these movies have been such a part of my life, through so many years, that … Continue reading My Thoughts On Harry Potter
International Women’s Day
There are so many great discussions going on today for International Women's Day, on Twitter (#internationalwomensday, #IWD), on Blogs (check out my friend Ashly's & Janni's), all over the Internet. I wish I had time for a more thought-out post, but this one will have to do! I spent this past weekend in Seattle, at … Continue reading International Women’s Day
Philippa Adams 