Hi Everybody. This is Audra. I just wanted to let you all know that Dec. 14th I was diagnosed with a brain tumor after having a seizure and taken to the ER. Four days later it was removed and the biopsy came back that it was indeed malignant though on a scale of 1-4 with 1 being benign, it's a solid 2. I've had radiation therapy and my first post-treatment MRI which came back clear. If you'd like to know more please visit my personal site: AudraColdiron.com
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Damn sorry to hear tha Audra. I know a bit about close calls having been in Iraq Afgahnistan and going back in June. I wish you all the best and lok forward to seeing you back on your feet.
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Dr. Helen,Thanks to you all (y'all, maybe) for the podcast and rcrfeenees to the book. We need much more of this to counteract the rot that has set in.I am reasonably well aware of differences in the "feminist" viewpoint. It appears that the movement branched early, and the radical "men are no damn good" activists have been far more successful in shaping the culture and discourse than the more balanced, less strident side. I'm pleased to see some indication of reversal, if that isn't just wishful thinking. And I have a serious question:As the radical fems have mostly co-opted "feminist," what is an appropriate, unambiguous alternative term for people like Nora and all the other men and women who see [whatever we call it] objectives as much more inclusive (another co-opted term, sorry) and fair? I don't think this is a trivial issue. There is an ongoing war of words, something activists understand well, and every time one uses a branded label like "feminist," there's a set of preconceptions and conditioned responses to overcome (No, not THAT kind of feminist!) before communications can begin. Here's a timely opportunity to create the next big buzzword and move the center.
