Tag Archives: women’s issues

An open letter to the rude stage mother I encountered yesterday

Posted on March 18, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

I’ve struggled with my frustration toward “Helicopter Moms” for years, much to my dismay. Because really, I don’t want to care so much about how or why people do what they do. I want to be a “live and let … Continue reading →

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The first rule of PMS Club…

Posted on November 8, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Just because Halloween’s over doesn’t mean all scary things have to be packed away. Picture this: it’s a cold, dark, rainy night. I’m in my jammies, on the couch, under my favorite blanket, watching the election results and playing Words … Continue reading →

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A Guest Post by Iris’s Vagina

Posted on July 30, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

My name is Earlene “Misty” von Lichtenburger, but you may call me Misty. (That’s Ms. von Lichtenburger if you’re nasty.) I’m Iris’s vagina.  Iris and her brood are frolicking on the beach today, so she asked me to stay behind … Continue reading →

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