Who writes history? It is time to re-examine traditional narratives and do some inclusive re-writes. For example, I would have bet money that my very “white” NH town had always been so. But I fell down a rabbit hole while looking for a rabbit, and found also that my town had the highest percentage ofContinue reading “Who Writes Herstory?”
Category Archives: women’s equality
“The Grab” a #MeToo pop-up play
I wrote this 5-minute play because I couldnt’ find one. Feel free to use it. It is maximum impact and minimal fuss: all actors wear black and hold scripts onstage. Props needed: text book briefcase shrink-wrapped small plate of brownies diary and pencil large gloves on sticks, (like fireplace tongs) 3 monkey grinder vests, orContinue reading ““The Grab” a #MeToo pop-up play”
Running with the Wolves in 2017
Running with the Wolves in 2017 By RM Allen Election: November, 2016: It was so dark, so why couldn’t I sleep? It was simply too dark to sleep. The darkness had dredged up my past rage about men who grope, men who demean, men who lie. Thankfully I now enjoy and adore wonderful and caringContinue reading “Running with the Wolves in 2017”
A Call to Arms of Love / Pantsuit Nation
When I let myself dwell on the volcanic eruption of hatred towards women and “others” that just spewed from this election, I get the blues. Just as the first Black US presidency highlighted simmering racial issues, Hillary Clinton’s candidacy highlighted the simmering misogyny, now out in the open for all to see. She was subjected toContinue reading “A Call to Arms of Love / Pantsuit Nation”