Price of Beauty # 3
You might recall that on October 23 I made the commitment to track my beauty spending in a post called The Price of Beauty. I figured the best way to […]
If we are obsessed, we are oppressed.
“Here is the thing,” I tell my students as we ponder marketing and body image. The only thing we probably really need for our bodies is soap and, who knows, […]
Welcome home. You will always be safe here.
A few weeks ago, I was speaking at Gaston College, giving a talk that I had already given a couple times, when I was inspired to start the conversation a […]
Having visions…
For the last few years, I’ve started each year the same way: with a vision board and an intention that is summarily described in one word. In 2010, my vision […]
The Kids are Alright Fall 2011
At the end of each semester, my body image students write a process paper where they synthesize their learning- both personal and academic- for the semester. These papers are always […]
Honor International Human Rights Day!
Saturday, December 10, 2011, was International Human Rights Day. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted after World War II. With the creation of the United Nations, the international […]
Participate in a study on television and health for Latinas
I am honored and excited to share this call for participants in an upcoming study with you. Milton Stokes, MPH, RD, CDN, is a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist and owner of One Source […]
a spark, a blast, and a new year
This is my favorite time of year, and not just because of the holidays. With the end of each year, I enjoy reflecting on how my year has gone and […]
