Calling all Dilworth Elementary alumni who are graduating from high school this year. The walk-through is scheduled for June 5 and I’m putting together this fundraiser in hopes to give back a little something to the place. We all love so much. Message me if you have any questions.
I feel passionately about feminism (which is simply the belief in an advocacy for the social, political, economic, and personal quality of all genders). In so many ways these books allowed me to have a better understanding of the range of female experiences. Any recommendations for me? I’d love to hear. #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #bookstagrammer #booksofig #booknews
Telling a woman to smile more is widely considered a form of objectification and an attempt to control female behavior. It asks that women be pleasant and agreeable… that our jobs are to make others feel comfortable first and foremost. Perhaps you’ve recently listened to Daya’s song, “sit still look pretty” or if you’re like me and an Ani Difranco fan and remember the song “I am not a pretty girl.” They tell this story well. “You should smile more” is a patronizing way for someone to assert dominance and attempt control over a woman’s demeanor, treating her is public property or an object that should be attractive.
We said good-bye to our beloved Milly (@mildredtherapydog ) yesterday. She brought us happiness, joy and laughter for 12 and a half years. She loved tennis balls, belly rubs, swimming and being spooned. Milly was the dog that Smith and Elizabeth grew up with.
Over the past ten+ years, she worked as a therapy dog. She provided comfort to elementary school students, senior citizens, people struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, middle schoolers with exceptional needs, and hospital patients, including transplant recipients and children battling cancer.
Her favorite job was at Dilworth Elementary where she began work in 2015. Each week, she spent time with students who read aloud to her. She would often prance the halls greeting students and staff. She even enjoyed recess on the playground with the children. She spent part of her last day at Dilworth and that was a gift we are so grateful for.
She led a full and happy live. We were lucky she was ours. If you have any Milly stories, we would love to hear them.
