#BooksNotBullets – ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
In honor of Malala’s 18th birthday, I have chosen To Kill A Mockingbird for #booksnotbullets. I attribute this book to so many things in my life—namely shaping the kind of person that I want...
Posts Tagged ‘Humanity’
Fisher-Price Disappointingly Assumes Hammers, Saws and Wrenches Only Appeal to Boys
I have a very, very good friend named Tali who is pregnant right now. (This is quite amazing because her friends, family and beloved fans NEVER ever, EVER thought she would have children!) Because...
Expect the Best From Everyone Without Fearing the Worst in Everyone
1/7/15 – Things I’d Like to Tell My Daughter Going Into Adulthood: I have always said that my favorite quote is from the X-Files (yes, your mom is showing her geekdom): Trust no one. — Fox...
Go GALLANT with Random Acts of Kindness
Yesterday was my birthday (I turned 40!). As my birthday wishes were pouring in through Facebook, email, texts and phone calls, I was struck with something: Why do we wait for special occasions to tell...
Dear Gallant Girl: When Love Completes You
Dear Gallant Girl, This doesn’t have anything to do with feminism, but I was wondering if you think it is possible to be in love with 2 people at one time? I will tell you...
Dear Gallant Girl: Some Empowering Book Ideas for Holiday Gifts
Dear Gallant Girl, This is not really an advice column email but I do need some advice! I am not a mother, but I am an aunt to 4 young girls. I am originally...
We Shouldn’t Have to “Kill Our TVs” to Stop Buying Into Misogyny
Listen, Gallant Girls is about female (and male) empowerment, but this by no means translates to anything prudish, and it does not condemn sexuality. The bottom line is that a healthy sexuality is good for...
Dear Gallant Girl: Following Your Dream That Was Not Their Dream for You
dear gallant girl, my name is Umamaheshwari. I was born in Brentwood, Tennessee but now I have moved to India where most of my family lives. i still have some family members in Tenn. my...
Dear Gallant Girl: Defining the Difference Between Demanding and Narcissism
“Dear Gallant Girl, My name is Clarimonde and I live in Dresden, Germany. I lived in the United States for eight years studying abroad. While I was there, I met a man and we started...
Dear Gallant Girl: How to Gallantly Co-parent
dear Gallant Girl, hello gallant girl! i read your blog yesterday and loved all the advice you gave that girl who wrote to you about her cousin. i was sitting in my apartment obsessing...