Daily Archives: March 18, 2012

Remembering Mike Delfino

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

Desperate Housewives should be good tonight.  TV Guide says, “On the day of a beloved Wisteria Lane resident’s funeral, each of the housewives reflects on the effect this person had on their life.” Of course, as those who watched last … Continue reading →

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Hagar and Single Parents

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

At church this morning, we celebrated Gifts of Women Sunday.  Last year’s Gifts of Women Sunday was in May (see my write-up here), so I’m not sure why we are celebrating it in March.  But I enjoyed the celebration this … Continue reading →

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Susan Faludi, Backlash 17

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

There were a couple of interesting items in my latest reading of Susan Faludi’s 1991 book Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women. First of all, Faludi talks about how Betty Friedan, a mother of the modern feminist movement, has … Continue reading →

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