Freckles by Andy Stokan

Natasha Bedingfield – “Freckles” Dear Daughter, The struggle for self-confidence and inner strength isn’t a uniquely female one. But the pressures placed on girls are different from those placed on guys. Physical appearance, weight, attire, relationships status,...

Happy Galentine’s Day from Chris

This is my Galentine’s Day* letter. Dedicated to all of my precious and courageous girlfriends who feed me by simply being.  Happy Galentine’s Day  For each wine-filled eve of secrets and tears. For every hug of encouragement and squeal of delight. For countless words...

“Our lips are sealed”

 The Go-Go’s – “Our Lips Are Sealed” Judging by pop culture, it’s a great time for female friendship. Bridesmaids, Parks and Recreation, when People Magazine named Bradley Cooper the Sexiest Man Alive instead of Ryan Gosling – all great...

Every Time

Every time we sit on an impulse. Every time we defy our gut. Every time we let someone else’s expectation of us trump our own desire. Every time we brush our talents under the rug. Every time we say yes to mommy and daddy and no to our heart. Every time we hold back...

The way to Maintain one’s connection to the wild

“ The way to maintain one’s connection to the wild is to ask yourself what it is that you want. This is the sorting of the seed from the dirt. One of the most important discriminations we can make in this matter is the difference between things that beckon to us...