Tag: men
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why the patriarchy is a cult
Unfortunately this will recur. Again. Whether it is the murder of yet another women by her partner. Or whether it is the rape of a young girl by teenagers. Or whether it is AFL players having too good a time. Most likely the murderer will be brought to justice. More unlikely will be the rapist.…
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Men Asking Questions
What I’ve found when I question men – beyond the surface level. When I ask them why do you believe this? Or how did you get to believe this? Or how does this apply? When you ask diagnostic or problem solving questions, or even personal question, men, not all men, but too many, start repeating…
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The Sin of Eve
Welcome to trial by ordeal with a modern twist Where any trivial detail once missed Ensures that no one will ever believe Her. For she is on trial for the sin of Eve. Her’s is the devilled apple meant to deceive man into sin all her fault now as he sees himself exacting revenge unbidden…
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Valentine’s Day (at the Motor Show)
It was Valentine’s Day. The day when all true lovers should be with one another. Which meant of course that I was by myself. Or more truthfully with my younger brother. Who was staying with me for a while. As that day was hot and the distance close, we decided to go to the Brisbane…
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It’s all housework to me
She gave me that look. As if to say, what are you doing? At that moment my hands were elbow deep in the kitchen sink. Washing up.
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He says He says
He says “I’m tired of saying sorry…” i say “especially when…” He says ”It’s not all men.” i say, “women fear men…” He says, “Men protect women.” i say, “…from other men.” He says, “They should be thankful.” i say, “…yet still they live fearful.”
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No It Was Me
No it was me, not you, no way, That stopped the BBQ that day, Just said what no one could see, Yep point the finger, it was me. Great day for it, eh? Still daylight? Got the pecking order all right? Who cooks, who stands by, Who gets drinks, me i looked at the sky!…
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Why Doesn’t Gillian Triggs Leave? #IStandWithGillianTriggs
Last night’s ABC Q and A on domestic violence and the ongoing bullying of Gillian Triggs by the LNP would appear to have little to do with each other. But to me both events are more synchronous than coincidental. Last night Q and A exposed some of the private stories of domestic violence. Today the Senate…
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The Parent Trap (Who Are The Best Parents?)
It was a great party. I’m mingling with strangers asking them how they knew the guest of honour. It was easy. All I had to do was be quiet and let them talk. I was having a very enjoyable time until… The conversation turned to parenting. Initially it was easy to listen. I’m a parent…
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Sex and Vacuuming : A Game of Mutual Selfishness
Kathy Lette’s If Your Wife Doesn’t Want Sex Then Try Doing the Vacuumming article echoes the Annabel Crabb‘s The Wife Drought re having it all and needing a wife. Like the old expression, “Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage“, there isn’t much of that anymore. Yes, unfortunately, I’ve heard this all before. In the throes…