Tribe.net. Local Connections Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/9a41ae1f-9c58-46ff-adf6-2ed4fd637f99 2008-03-12T03:56:15Z 2008-02-07T22:50:59Z

<div>What makes you scared? Given our world climate situation, given our increased # of diseases, and food risks, given our alarming rate of weight gain the US, and given the presidency of the last 8 years, does anything in particular shake you in your boots? Does it start as anger, and end as fear? Or the other way around. <br/> <br/>I'll start. <br/>What makes me scared is that we will eat this planet to death in the next 50 years. What scares me is the growing # of abandoned children due to overpopulation. What scares me is growing old, and not finding a partner that wants to adopt. <br/> <br/>What makes me angry is how complacent western society has become, and not demanded more thoroughly an alternative to oil consumption for cars. <br/>What makes me angry is when I am generalized by those who don't want to know my thoughts further, but prefer to judge. <br/>What makes me angry is when others will say "Let me just triple check."</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 2 replies </div>

Promise74 2008-02-07T22:50:59Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/e28633b9-5ea2-47a4-9140-f8b2781134d9 2008-02-11T18:40:05Z 2008-02-11T18:40:05Z

<div>I thought up a better name for this tribe, activity or no. <br/>Smart Sustainable Women <br/> <br/>You have three days to vote or make suggestions before the change goes through. <br/>Giddiup!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

Promise74 2008-02-11T18:40:05Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/f6472802-9eb5-4442-9a6c-ba2fdaf8c02e 2008-02-07T22:28:00Z 2008-02-07T22:28:00Z

<div>I'm co-hosting an event coming up in April on a Sunday. I think you ladies might be into it. Until I confirm details, I can only give you the teaser title- <br/>"Not the Same ol Gloom &amp; Doom-the state of the planet and what you can do about it" <br/> <br/>Berkeley, CA</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

Promise74 2008-02-07T22:28:00Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/32b0f204-da2c-400c-9276-abd654a88501 2007-11-15T23:55:13Z 2007-11-12T17:59:16Z

<div>Re-posted from my blog. I didn't get a chance to go Sunday, but am planning on helping this weekend. If you are interested, PM me your cell, and we can meet up! <br/> <br/> <br/>**PS, I know its alot, but its sooooo valuable, please read entire thing!!*************** <br/>__________________________________________________________________ <br/> <br/>Dear Golden Gate Audubon members and volunteers: <br/> <br/>After the devastating oil spill yesterday, Golden Gate Audubon is interested in helping to put volunteer energy into aiding oiled birds. We are looking for leaders to take volunteers to areas and document any oiled birds or mammals and report this information to the Oiled Wildlife Care Network. <br/> <br/>UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should people touch or approach an oiled animal unless they have HAZWOPER training and are properly equipped. If you see someone doing this, please remind them that this is highly toxic material (the oil is not motor oil but fuel oil). <br/> <br/>Calls from the general public wanting to volunteer outnumbered oiled bird reports yesterday by about five to one. Volunteer opportunities for untrained members of the public are very limited currently but here's a critical need: please make a special effort to look for oiled birds in places where the general public doesn't go. Don't approach or touch the birds, but call the Oiled Wildlife Care Network at (877) 823-6926 and provide information on the attached form. The faster they can get these birds stabilized and washed, the higher their chances of recovery and survival. <br/> <br/>Golden Gate Audubon is looking for people to lead small groups of volunteers to monitor and report any oiled birds to the OWCN. Things we need our volunteer leaders to do: <br/> <br/>- Identify the species and location of birds along San Francisco Bay (form provided) <br/> <br/>- Use binoculars and spotting scope if you have one <br/> <br/>- Use their own cell phone or home phone to report birds to the Oiled Wildlife Care Network <br/> <br/>- If you have GPS, please use it to help pinpoint the location of birds <br/> <br/>- Photograph birds or marine mammals if possible and save to associate with data sheets <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>San Francisco locations where leaders are needed: <br/> <br/>- Ocean Beach from Lincoln/Golden Gate Park South <br/> <br/>- Ocean Beach from Lincoln/Golden Gate Park North to China Beach <br/> <br/>- Baker Beach to Golden Gate Bridge <br/> <br/>- Fort Point to Golden Gate Yacht Club <br/> <br/>- Marina to Pier 39 <br/> <br/>- Pier 43 to Ferry Building <br/> <br/>- Ferry Building to Mission Creek <br/> <br/>- Mission Creek along Southern Waterfront (Agua Vista, Pier 94, Herons Head , India Basin, Warm Water Cove) <br/> <br/>- Lake Merced <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>East Bay locations where volunteers are needed: <br/> <br/>- Point Pinole south to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge <br/> <br/>- Richmond-San Rafael Bridge/Miller-Knox shoreline south to Golden Gate Fields <br/> <br/>- Golden Gate Fields south to Emeryville Crescent <br/> <br/>- Emeryville Crescent south to Oakland Naval Supply Center/7th Street in Oakland <br/> <br/>- North side of Alameda and Lake Merritt <br/> <br/>- South side of Alameda <br/> <br/>- MLK Shoreline/Shoreline Park/Bay Farm Island/Oakland Airport <br/> <br/>- Interior reservoirs: San Pablo , Briones, Lafayette <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>If you are willing to be an area leader or volunteer in San Francisco , please Noreen Weeden or Eddie Bartley at (415) 355-0450 or Noreen@naturetrip.com or Eddie@naturetrip.com. If you want to be an area leader or volunteer in the East Bay , please contact Michael Martin at (510) 919-5873 or mmartin@goldengateaudubon.org. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>If you cannot participate, but want more information, please see the contact numbers below or the attached sheet, or check for updates at www.goldengateaudubon.org. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Michael <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>To report oiled wildlife, call the Oiled Wildlife Care Network at (877) 823-6926. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Wildcare in San Rafael is part of the OWCN: www.wildcarebayarea.org or (415) 456-SAVE. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>The Marine Mammal Center is also part of the network: www.marinemammalcenter.org or (415) 289-SEAL <br/> <br/> <br/>To volunteer with OWCN, call (800) 228-4544. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>To report an oil spill, call (800) OILS-911. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Report the extent of oiled habitats to Natalie Cosentino-Manning at NOAA by calling (707) 206-1642 or emailing Natalie.c-manning@noaa.gov. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>To help track the movement of the spill, call (888) 850-8486. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Michael C. Martin <br/> <br/>Development Manager <br/> <br/>Golden Gate Audubon Society <br/> <br/>2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite G <br/> <br/>Berkeley, California 94702 <br/> <br/>Phone: 510.843.7295 <br/> <br/>Mobile: 510.919.5873 <br/> <br/>FAX: 510.843.5351 <br/> <br/>Email: mmartin@goldengateaudubon.org <br/> <br/>Web: www.goldengateaudubon.org </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 2 replies </div>

Promise74 2007-11-12T17:59:16Z libbylule http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/bc57c1af-e6fa-4166-9a2c-ae348b99222d 2007-11-12T19:17:27Z 2007-10-08T20:12:11Z

<div>I started an "Anti-Sweatshop, Pro-Style tribe" (feel free to join if you're interested!) and I posted the following topic there today. Since we Women Evil Geniuses are dedicated to creating a Better Tomorrow, I figure I should post it here, too... <br/> <br/>Living sweatshop-free is hard. I've complained time and time again that most sweatshop-free clothing is not "mainstream" fashion. What about those of us who are passionately against sweatshops but who don't want to wear hemp parkas? I recently started giving up hope, but I thought I'd give it another try. So I did some research and here's what I've come up with for sweatshop-free clothing that won't make you feel like everyone's staring at you: <br/> <br/>1) Lucky Brand Jeans <br/>www.luckybrandjeans.com/ <br/>The Good News: More mainstream clothing. Not my style, personally, but a refreshing change from a lot of the other stuff I've seen. <br/>The Bad News: They're owned by Liz Claiborne, which has been involved in a series of of sweatshop lawsuits. So, if a line of clothing is sweatshop-free, but the bigger company that owns them isn't, does that make it bad? I guess that's a personal decision... <br/> <br/>2) Carlisle Collection (I haven't been able to find any "dirt" on them, but that doesn't mean they're sweatshop-free.) <br/>www.carlislecollection.com/ <br/>The Good News: They have clothing that is business-world appropriate. <br/>The Bad News: It looks like you have to buy their clothes from a consultant, and I get the feeling they're really pricey. <br/> <br/>3) Ted Baker <br/>www.tedbaker.com/ <br/>The Good News: They're sweatshop-free, and they have a store finder on their website, where you can find stores in the US. <br/>The Bad News: The pricing on the website is in pounds, and it's expensive. Hopefully the US prices aren't so high...but I doubt it. <br/> <br/>4) Soul-Flower <br/>www.soul-flower.com/ <br/>The Good News: They're sweatshop-free and affordable. They have a lot of fun, casual clothes. <br/>The Bad News: Most of it isn't work-friendly...that is, depending on your job. <br/> <br/>I hope this helps anyone who is looking. If you have more suggestions, please share!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 2 replies </div>

libbylule 2007-10-08T20:12:11Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/5ac8573a-d8c4-4d88-ac7d-ed32a60c11a0 2007-10-01T21:54:51Z 2007-09-12T22:33:22Z

<div>There hasn't been consistent activity in here in over 6 months. I guess I could turn this into a vanity tribe for me, but I'm not really into that. <br/>Do you want me to keep it? Do you plan on posting more? Do you want access to what's here? <br/>Thoughts? Bueller?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 11 replies </div>

Promise74 2007-09-12T22:33:22Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/ed259038-8b21-4085-807b-b34a78c91daa 2007-04-26T16:05:49Z 2006-10-26T16:54:08Z

<div>I am not sure if you ladies have ever tried this, but I have, and its been GREATLY to my benefit! <br/>I take one thing, could be small, could be big, and eliminate it from my life. you choose the time frame, according to how impatient or disciplined you are. From there, watch your internal reactions, cravings, relief! and even peace from not having this thing in your life. <br/> <br/>My friend has tried this with coffee, caffeine, sugar, and alcohol (and more, I believe).I think she did each one for a month. <br/>I've done it with talking, with sexuality, and with meat. No talking from sunup to sundown in one day, no sex for 3 months (which meant no flirting, no masturbating, no sexual innunedo, no suggestive body language) and with meat for 1 month. <br/> <br/>All of these had fascinating results to my body, spirit, and mind. It was wonderful. <br/>I recommend trying it! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 13 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-10-26T16:54:08Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/9c8bf7a1-ca37-4cca-8186-4d48e6f5ad50 2007-03-23T17:29:04Z 2007-03-23T16:50:29Z

<div>started a business? I'm writing my business plan now, for a wellness center in Berkeley, CA, and I'm wondering if you can give me some tips on things to look out for...as far as networking tips, feelings that may come up, erd flags when it comes to partners... <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Promise74 2007-03-23T16:50:29Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/498f19a6-0328-4fe7-8c42-dd084cb6d25e 2007-03-23T16:56:26Z 2006-01-14T08:28:34Z

<div>freek did everybody go? <br/> <br/>My latest evil plan? <br/> <br/>Give up the labels Monogamous and Polyamorous. <br/>That was radical for me. <br/> <br/>PS-Anybody out there read PLANET magazine?Love that mag.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 15 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-01-14T08:28:34Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/b4ce0f7e-cf6b-4736-8080-a270b932454c 2007-03-23T16:55:44Z 2006-02-23T22:13:57Z

<div>I had no idea how gruelling, devastating and ugly a divorce can be. A close friend of mine is going through this right now. In order to feel like I have something, ANYTHING useful to say ont he subject, I went to the library and got some books. They actually have given me a bity of help. <br/> <br/>Any other suggestions about how to support someone? Any thoughts on how divorce has affected you personally? <br/> <br/>Doing this as a single professional, in her thirties, has been an eye-opening experience. <br/>No more romancing the relationship for me. No more pedastal! Whoa!!!!!*eyes-popping*</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 8 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-02-23T22:13:57Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/70946dbf-bd1b-4ad6-b46d-254d0008bf72 2007-03-23T16:52:55Z 2006-12-19T20:42:21Z

<div>What is expected of you, when you friends get pregnant? Do you find yourself alienated, or embraced into the process? What parts of decisions frustrate or concern you? <br/> <br/>Are you more interested in the birth process, or the young babies, or just the whole idea? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 3 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-12-19T20:42:21Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/7b271b86-1feb-498b-878d-d71e241ba7f9 2007-02-22T23:23:28Z 2006-03-27T19:30:11Z

<div>I picked up the latest copy of The Sun, and was reminded how much I love this magazine. Any one heard of it? What are your favorite magazines? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 16 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-03-27T19:30:11Z Catling http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/219c98ac-3469-489d-8306-4d9708c8c5db 2006-12-24T22:45:44Z 2006-12-24T08:16:46Z

<div>I have made an executive decision to extend Global Orgasm Day until New Year's. <br/> <br/>And I personally have a very specific goal in mind: <br/> <br/>I am masturbating with pictures of the White House in front of me and creating a Sex Poltergeist to haunt the Bush administration. I intend to aim every orgasm I have for the next week at George Bush and his cabinet. May they drown in desire until it takes over their every waking thought, may the Sex Poltergeist infect everyone in the White House with primal lust until the sex scandal for this administration that finally breaks out in the media... makes that moment with the blowjob in the Clinton administration look pretty fucking tame indeed. <br/> <br/>Yes, I realize I'm karmically asking for trouble here... the karmic backlash of this action might keep me mad with desire for the rest of my life. So be it, I'll take one for the team and trust that the sex I have for the rest of this mortal life will be excellent. <br/> <br/>Do whatever you feel inspired to in terms of adding to this project, I think we should hit them with lust bombs.... <br/> <br/>And don't forget to aim your orgasms at trouble spots all over the world, too, fuck your sweetie on a map of the world, for example. Rub your orgasmic juices all over Ireland on a map, spray a load onto Iraq, etc. You get the idea, participate as much or as little as you feel inspired. <br/> <br/>=) <br/> <br/>Namaste, <br/> <br/>Sister Hot Pants, fucking her way to World Peace </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Catling 2006-12-24T08:16:46Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/cdc3a86f-69c1-435a-b42d-739e1f492b46 2006-12-20T03:18:23Z 2005-10-19T19:52:58Z

<div>So. Who's ever adopted a kid? <br/>Legally, or emotionally? <br/> <br/> <br/>Want to? <br/>Don't want to? <br/> <br/> <br/>tell me tell me! <br/> <br/>And for those of you ladies I've heard from recently, who said they've been reading but not writing in: I say phooey. Pipe up, and share. This is EVIL stuff we are talking about! <br/>Where else CAN you share those thoughts, I wonder? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 28 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-10-19T19:52:58Z occasionally_wicked http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/c982db33-01f1-4c44-8b3e-772364f3c05a 2006-12-20T01:06:04Z 2006-11-01T05:33:31Z

<div>being evil over being (insert standard girly thing here)?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 8 replies </div>

occasionally_wicked 2006-11-01T05:33:31Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/580bb0e7-b361-4723-b139-45b915135631 2006-12-19T20:43:05Z 2006-12-19T20:43:05Z

<div>What kind of music inspires you to either calm down, ramp up, or express your rage? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-12-19T20:43:05Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/9541586c-d596-47b0-94ee-fcf43aad1179 2006-12-19T20:04:49Z 2006-01-20T17:50:44Z

<div>I feel like I just penetrated another layer of the onion that are men evil geniuses. <br/>Who is this Tom Leykis person? <br/>While driving into SF with a friend the other night, I had a glimpse into the Tom world on the radio...seems he "helps" quite a few guys out. Anybody have boyfriends who are followers?Any ladies here who are followers? <br/> <br/>http://www.blowmeuptom.com/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 4 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-01-20T17:50:44Z trashymistress http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/6307fd69-91da-42e3-9efc-e67a7456823e 2006-11-01T23:14:08Z 2006-11-01T22:55:46Z

<div>Any of you ladies participating in National Novel Writing Month? <br/> <br/>www.nanowrimo.org <br/> <br/>40,000 words in 30 days. <br/> <br/>I decided to participate this morning! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

trashymistress 2006-11-01T22:55:46Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/1054ea5b-415c-4390-8869-21b4ceb74808 2006-11-01T05:31:59Z 2006-10-26T16:59:43Z

<div>invite some of your friends to our tribe? Its nice to meet new evil geniuses.. <br/>Thanks! <br/>;P</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 8 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-10-26T16:59:43Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/887adca3-4768-470f-9936-217bad12a65e 2006-10-23T17:12:13Z 2006-06-27T21:06:52Z

<div>We've taken them. Well, most of us, anyway. <br/> <br/>They've changed us, sometimes permanently. <br/>Or someone we've loved. <br/> <br/>In some cases, people have died. <br/> <br/>This is by far the subject that I've come from 180 degrees, from totally-judgemental to totally confused to totally accepting. <br/> <br/>Any one else been knocking this around their noggin for the past 5 years?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 24 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-06-27T21:06:52Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/f3b1faeb-a92d-4804-a3da-5c509a6c7c57 2006-09-29T22:56:39Z 2006-09-25T18:00:25Z

<div>Hello, fellow evil creators of better tomorrows! <br/> <br/>I know we've all been quiet from time to time, and popped on occasionally to share some thoughts. I really, really appreciate everyone who has been here and shared, and stayed for the last year. <br/> <br/>I just wanted to welcome some of the new ladies in my circle of friends to peruse the posts and sentiments of other amazing women. <br/> <br/>Welcome!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 9 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-09-25T18:00:25Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/ab468120-8c4b-46d2-9122-4f2c0ba3065f 2006-09-28T01:37:51Z 2006-09-25T18:43:18Z

<div>Original post from a year ago~ <br/> <br/>Hello, ladies! <br/> <br/>I've been giving some thoughtful time to my noggin lately on why I hear from some _few_ women online about cultural questions. <br/> <br/>I know lots of cool women. We talk about it over coffee, the phone, crafting, walking, hiking, and even hot tubbing. <br/> <br/>So I wanted to create another space for us to keep rapping about things that we observe that is making an impact in our tomorrows. Cars, family, parents getting older, friends and the changes we see there, etc. You know? <br/> <br/>It can seem like a handful!So feel free to share anything in particular~ I am very curious about how the Modern Woman fares among the seas of Life. <br/> <br/>Cheers! <br/>Promise </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 2 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-09-25T18:43:18Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/e74c173e-e9e1-4ae5-9711-951d0868d952 2006-06-20T00:26:28Z 2006-05-22T16:23:00Z

<div>you have a chance to be on television to speak your mind about any topic. To a large audience. <br/>Doesn't matter if you even *watch* TV. What would you say? <br/> <br/>Take into account what you are wearing. What you look like. How steady is your voice. <br/> <br/>What. would. you. say? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 6 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-05-22T16:23:00Z melissacara http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/4cba0f0d-b38d-4214-9934-80317f9a43bb 2006-04-25T01:30:22Z 2006-04-25T01:30:22Z

<div>A call out to all you crafty folks! As I went to pick up some new needles on my break at work from Artfibers I learned this: Debbie Stroller, aurthor of Stich N Bitch books will be giving a talk and signing books at Artfibers on April 30th from 5:30 to 7:30. Just in case anyone hard core out there needs to participate :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

melissacara 2006-04-25T01:30:22Z http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/ede1e802-4527-4404-b468-572d2b0fb64b 2006-04-19T01:07:55Z 2006-03-07T19:37:54Z

<div>Every person has a capacity for violence. Some have an enjoyment of it, even. <br/> <br/>I used to beat up my brother and sister (younger) but now I don't REALLY hit people. I haven't in more than a decade. I tend to be a non-violent person who doesn't get confrontational and prefers to be kind or not be around a person. But there is inside me a point at which I could get violent. <br/> <br/>I've never reached that point, but I have some ideas on where mine is. <br/> <br/>If my life was in danger, I would be physically violent to protect myself. If the life of someone I love was in danger, I would be physically violent to protect them. <br/> <br/>If someone raped my sister, my mother, my best friends, I would want to cut his dick off. But would I actually do it? I'm not sure. <br/> <br/>At what point would you reach violence? Have you been there? What is it like? <br/> <br/>(Promise... I posted this for you because we needed a topic, and because I find it interesting.)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 18 replies </div>

2006-03-07T19:37:54Z http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/00b9cf46-b03f-4258-a50a-7cb0e54c1d05 2006-04-18T16:26:10Z 2006-03-28T18:57:32Z

<div>Hello all you women evil geniuses. 'Tis I, the April Volunteer Organizer. <br/> <br/>I will post about ideas for things to do, but the DATE is often more challenging than the activitiy, and will help determine what we CAN do. My calendar, at present, is a bit scarey. <br/> <br/>But, I have the evenings of Monday, April 17, Wed. April 19 and Thurs. April 20 free if my mom and sister can come along. Or I can do something on Sunday, April 23. I am free on Monday night, April 24, or I could do something during the day on Saturday April 29 or Sunday April 30. That's my availability. <br/> <br/>I know it won't be possible that everyone will have the same free days, but what works for you? Do you prefer and evening after work, or would you like a weekend daytime activity? Let me know - April approaches and a better tomorrow awaits! <br/> <br/>Do we want to do a Monday evening activity, or </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 10 replies </div>

2006-03-28T18:57:32Z http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/52e178a8-56f8-4561-aef6-d9637bccf83c 2006-03-29T18:13:26Z 2006-03-27T22:16:47Z

<div>I would like to do something to give back something good to the world, in some fashion. Since we're women evil geniuses 4 a better tomorrow, I thought you might have some ideas on things to do. <br/> <br/>Maybe we spend a few hours walking the beach picking up trash and having fun. Maybe we get together and write notes to people we know who could use a happy letter - everyone brings an address or two, and everyone writes a letter or two. Just ... something! <br/> <br/>Would anyone be interested in doing this with me? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 14 replies </div>

2006-03-27T22:16:47Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/a2b000f2-5760-4bcf-87de-dd72635b8444 2006-03-08T00:28:20Z 2006-03-07T18:08:57Z

<div>Where have all my evil genuises gone? You don't have any excuses now, its officially no longer winter. <br/>Where have you all been? what have you been doing? Why the fuck don't you post? <br/> <br/>Sorry, but I'm dejected that we have so many members and nothing to say. Do you All Agree on Life, the Universe, and Everything? <br/> <br/> <br/>do I have to say something really sensational to get a reaction?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 3 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-03-07T18:08:57Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/5c6626cc-fe46-4b27-a1ef-c7df8c1ffa65 2006-01-21T02:56:18Z 2006-01-20T17:55:29Z

<div>Any of you actually discussed or was aware of this creation? <br/> <br/>I got into a heated debate once with a bunch of guys over this point: Humans are the only creature on Earth that can even *read *a clock, whose to say that we will be here 10,000 years from now? <br/> <br/>The premise <br/>http://www.longnow.org/projects/clock/ <br/> <br/>Pictures: <br/>http://www.longnow.org/projects/clock/prototype1/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Promise74 2006-01-20T17:55:29Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/b5ac1f18-6346-4ee6-b19b-22d6aafac31b 2006-01-20T15:22:30Z 2006-01-19T20:29:56Z

<div>What if creating a Better Tomorrow begins with something so simple, so mundane, that it could be as common as slippers on a cold floor, or brushing your teeth in the morning? <br/> <br/>Like taking ownership of your feelings. <br/> <br/>Your feelings are exactly that=YOURS. <br/> <br/>Last night, I was trying to explain to someone that they “hurt my feelings, but I understood how at the time that my feelings were colored by a need that couldn’t be met by anyone else.” <br/> <br/>In my effort to share my experience of how I perceive things, my friend only heard…”YOU hurt my feelings, blah blah, blah blahdy blah” <br/> <br/>Fascinating. He flew off the handle, got defensive, and we had to hug in the end, each of us saying something utterly inane like “I still love you anyway.” <br/> <br/>I couldn’t get him to understand at all what I was talking about.How did this happen? I was trying to explain that he doesn’t, couldn’t EVER, actually own my feelings. But he heard what he was programmed to hear, “IT’S YOUR FAULT” <br/> <br/>Sigh. <br/> <br/>A better tomorrow, or even today, would reach across this gap so effortlessly…</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 2 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-01-19T20:29:56Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/8eec3acd-a343-4e3a-a988-61aba4f8a213 2006-01-19T20:22:58Z 2006-01-19T20:22:06Z

<div>Some definitions, just to remind us that we are challenging the Dictionary- <br/> <br/>Evil- <br/>Morally bad or wrong; wicked: an evil tyrant. Causing ruin, injury, or pain; harmful: the evil effects of a poor diet. Characterized by or indicating future misfortune; &amp;lt;&amp;lt;ominous>>(My favorite): evil omens. Bad or blameworthy by report; infamous: an evil reputation. Characterized by anger or spite; malicious: an evil temper <br/> <br/>Woman- <br/>An adult female human. Women considered as a group; womankind: “Woman feels the invidious distinctions of sex exactly as the black man does those of color” (Elizabeth Cady Stanton). An adult female human belonging to a specified occupation, group, nationality, or other category. Often used in combination: an Englishwoman; congresswoman; a saleswoman. Feminine quality or aspect; womanliness. &amp;lt;&amp;lt;A female servant or subordinate>>(My favorite) <br/> <br/>Genius- <br/>a. Extraordinary intellectual and creative power. <br/>b. A person of extraordinary intellect and talent: “One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius” (Simone de Beauvoir). <br/>c. A person who has an exceptionally high intelligence quotient, typically above 140. <br/>a. A strong natural talent, aptitude, or inclination: has a genius for choosing the right words. <br/>b. One who has such a talent or inclination: a genius at diplomacy. <br/>The prevailing spirit or distinctive character, as of a place, a person, or an era: the genius of Elizabethan England. pl. ge·ni·i (jn-) Roman Mythology.&amp;lt;&lt; A tutelary deity or guardian spirit of a person or place>>(My favorite). A person who has great influence over another. A jinni in Muslim mythology. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

Promise74 2006-01-19T20:22:06Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/c8980987-5fb4-4821-9bf5-d5016ba3bd43 2006-01-03T22:54:01Z 2005-12-23T00:06:22Z

<div>I am thinking about organizing a stitch and bitch at my house in late January in Berkeley, CA. Anybody interested? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 4 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-12-23T00:06:22Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/81c9a9a5-61b0-4ccc-babd-88e840ef9fd5 2005-12-27T20:41:01Z 2005-12-23T00:00:50Z

<div>I was thinking this morning about the things I am not good at. And naturally, it led me to think of those things that I can do so naturally as breathing, that other people stop and gape and say “How on earth can you DO that?” <br/> <br/>For instance: <br/>I am good at creating good spaces, telling stories, baking, singing, looking after myself, knowing when to stop (insert situation here), recognizing fate, and paying attention, at nearly all times. I am good with polite conversation/table manners, customer service, hauling heavy things, trying new stuff, asking lots of questions. Pesky probing questions. I stay in touch with friends, even if they are flaky. I am extremely devoted. <br/> <br/>I am *not* good at always listening, being patient, pushing myself, compromising, ballet, cooking, gardening, and acrobatics. I am sometimes inconsiderate to my friends, though I may not catch it right away. I am not good with heights, or people who rush me. I do not argue well. I am not good at politics;understanding them, or being interested in them. I am not good with people who complain a lot. I am extremely devoted, which can make me blind. <br/> <br/>I guess I wanted to express that each of us are ridiculously, fantastically excellent at doing certain things, and completely tank at other stuff. If we all could learn from each other, how more balanced would us evil genuises be?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Promise74 2005-12-23T00:00:50Z SatyaLila http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/01ff81d9-aa21-4235-9529-e040f6616980 2005-12-23T00:02:36Z 2005-11-02T20:55:56Z

<div>A post I read on another tribe brought this up. What responibility as women do we have to present a positive role model to the world? Do you think of your actions as influencing others, and do you work on them to promote positive change in the world? <br/> <br/>I am a bellydancer, and have noticed recently that many young girls look up to me as something they wish to be when they get older. Does that mean that I have an obligation to promote a positive, healthy lifestyle? Who looks up to you? How can you change the world by example? Are you willing?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 6 replies </div>

SatyaLila 2005-11-02T20:55:56Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/a91c22e2-2fd2-4e76-abe6-8aa394be48f0 2005-12-14T20:11:31Z 2005-12-14T18:32:32Z

<div>I was thinking this morning about paradox. The paradoxical choices I've made to be: <br/>bisexual but monongamous; <br/>redheaded but patient*grin*; <br/>to encourage sustainability, but shop at Ikea on occasion; <br/>To be patriotic about some things, and stoic about others; <br/>To like to be informed, but stay ignorant on purpose sometimes. <br/> <br/>Why drives us to stand in between two black and white areas? Why do I live in paradox, relish in it, and yet find so few others who can on a long term basis?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Promise74 2005-12-14T18:32:32Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/c96655e1-c57e-4eda-9837-81ff11e54fc6 2005-12-09T00:55:46Z 2005-12-07T02:40:04Z

<div>http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=books/dnd/lair</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Promise74 2005-12-07T02:40:04Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/1ab702b0-a70c-4b4b-b60f-7fee56b4393e 2005-12-08T17:59:00Z 2005-12-08T17:59:00Z

<div>I can't go to this, but think it looks really cool, so am reccommending it out there. I will most likley still be out of town. Let me know how it is, if you go! <br/> <br/> <br/>1-800-India <br/>Monday, December 12 <br/>Check In: 5:30 PM, Screening: 6:00 PM, Discussion: 7:00 - 7:30 PM <br/>Members: FREE; Students w/ ID: $5; Non-members: $15; Co-sponsors: $7 <br/> <br/>Over the past decade, India has emerged as the leader in the global <br/>market for white-collar "outsourcing" jobs-a notable component of <br/>India's rapid economic growth. A dramatic and personal film, "1-800- <br/>INDIA" explores the experience of young Indian men and women who have <br/>been recruited into these new jobs requiring long hours, night <br/>shifts, and westernized work habits. The film reveals the human and <br/>cultural impact of a sweeping global trend, exploring its effect on <br/>Indian family life, on the evolving landscape of Indian cities and <br/>towns, and on the aspirations and daily lives of young Indians, <br/>especially women, entering the work force. The screening will be <br/>followed by a discussion with "1-800-India" Producer Anna Cater. <br/> <br/>World Affairs Council <br/>312 Sutter St., 2nd Floor Conference Room <br/>San Francisco </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-12-08T17:59:00Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/d017929f-da74-4e7e-a38b-e313a611def0 2005-12-01T19:32:29Z 2005-11-02T19:58:08Z

<div>Anybody here read "My Ishmael"? <br/>The "Handmaid's Tale"? <br/> <br/>Let's share some plots we've read about taking over the world!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 14 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-11-02T19:58:08Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/9a0e9845-030f-4839-a94e-e81fe11b705f 2005-12-01T17:56:35Z 2005-11-29T23:34:32Z

<div>Captions from the front of this modern men's magazine: <br/> <br/>"Why it's ok to pee sitting down" <br/> &amp;lt;Promise's comment=SNORT> <br/> <br/>The new drug craze that's fueling corporate America" (this article is about Adderall) <br/> <br/>"Jake Gyllenhaal" (Which is really why I picked the darn thing up in the first place.) <br/> <br/>Jake is in a movie coming out by Ang Lee, which is an adaptation of Annie Proulx's 'New Yorker' story, called Broken Back Mountain. Anyone seen the previews? Whoaaa... <br/> <br/> <br/>Anyway, the quote of the day is by Roberto Cavalli, on Marriage: <br/> <br/>"Marriage is not what it used to be. When we say we're going to marry someone now, we don't necessarily mean that we're going to be with that person the rest of our lives. And I;m not sure if that's a bad thing. If you spend your happiest moments with someone, but not necessarily the rest of your life, is that so horrible?" <br/> <br/>Ladies?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 2 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-11-29T23:34:32Z Kim http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/47be0a2c-064a-4dac-90ea-41ada573de51 2005-11-29T23:05:41Z 2005-10-22T16:20:34Z

<div>if you haven't already i strongly recommend that you all go and read the current issue of Utne magazine. first of all the magazine is awesome. second this issue focuses on the feminine and why all of us (men included) need to embrace the feminie and the traits that go along with it in order to change the world. sounds perfect for a bunch of women evil geniuses like us. i can't wait to hear what everyone thinks about it! <br/>peace</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 5 replies </div>

Kim 2005-10-22T16:20:34Z dlish http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/2c13aedc-cbb0-4911-93d7-91ff1c227561 2005-11-29T23:02:39Z 2005-11-24T18:21:45Z

<div>There was this moment years ago when I was sitting, sipping a glass of wine, writing in my journal at this poetry reading in Portland, OR. It was Cafe Lena's and many of my friends were testing the literary waters at this open mike. Up walked this bold red-head, asking me if I was going to read tonight, talking to me about what she was going to read, and asking if I'd like to go shoot pool with her sometime. I thought she was coming on to me. <br/> <br/>We exchanged numbers and saw one another at the readings weekly. We became friends. Then we weren't friends. There was an echo in the world when we walked away from one another. <br/> <br/>I'd drive by her apartment, her work, the cafe's we would go to together. I would go for long walks thinking about the awful things we had said to each other. I'd think about the times we laughed together. I'd cry. <br/> <br/>One morning I decided it was over. This world and this life is not meant to hold onto the hurts, we're here for the healing. So with my best summer dress and straw hat, I walked into her work, walked right up to her with the biggest grin on my face ever. She stopped dead in her tracks. Poor girl- she didn't know what hit her. We talked, we hugged, and over the years, we've gotten better about disagreeing. <br/> <br/>She is my love, my life, my sister, my best friend. Today I honor her in my heart, miles away, saying thank you a million times for her place in this world. She makes tomorrow and today a better place. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 2 replies </div>

dlish 2005-11-24T18:21:45Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/a5923b10-467e-4443-994e-1263fec8ccec 2005-11-03T17:09:40Z 2005-10-19T19:54:44Z

<div>My best friend and I have discussed the concept of the armchair participant. <br/> <br/>Do you find yourself doing that? Why? <br/>Do you condone that?Why? <br/> <br/>I want to hear from each and every member, dammit! <br/>Why are you here if not to share these thoughts? <br/> <br/>**feeling pushy today, wink, grin**</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 6 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-10-19T19:54:44Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/2e31d8d3-141a-4055-96c4-ff900014141b 2005-11-03T03:33:40Z 2005-10-25T17:32:52Z

<div>What do you ladies think about the concept of men honoring Womyn, versus Women? <br/> <br/>If you don't know what I mean, I can explain. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 15 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-10-25T17:32:52Z Kim http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/ea5cb756-2b36-43d3-9dd2-98898c5a157e 2005-10-21T16:11:42Z 2005-10-11T03:39:22Z

<div>Ever since my friend went to Africa, read Poisonwood Bible, then passed it on to me, I have been hooked on Barbara Kingsolver. she touches on so many different topics, but they all center around relationships, not only human but also with nature. all of her protagonists are women and they are so compluicated and fully realized. i was wondering if anyone had any opinions on her work. i would love to hear what anyone has to say! <br/>peace <br/>kim</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 9 replies </div>

Kim 2005-10-11T03:39:22Z Carol http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/a848fe58-db88-41a1-89ef-d0ad84742566 2005-10-21T14:50:03Z 2005-10-21T14:50:03Z

<div>http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/10/20/Herceptin051020.html <br/> <br/>'Pockets' of women may miss breast cancer wonder drug: oncologist <br/>Last Updated Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:42:06 EDT <br/>CBC News <br/>Herceptin is highly effective against an aggressive form of breast cancer that tends to strike younger women, but some may not know they could benefit. <br/> <br/>Thursday's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine confirms Herceptin (Trastuzumab) can cut the risk of cancer recurrence in half, and prolong life for women with advanced breast cancer. <br/> <br/>The drug works against HER-2 positive breast cancer. In Canada, it affects at least 3,000 women a year, or about 20 per cent of breast cancer cases. <br/> <br/>FROM MAY 13, 2005: Breast cancer treatment hailed as 'breakthrough' <br/> <br/>Nathalie Le Prohon, 43, is one of them. "I have two young children, 12 and seven," said Le Prohon, who began taking Herceptin in July after completing chemotherapy. "To double my chances of survival in my case means a lot." <br/> <br/>Le Prohon said access to the testing that determines whether women have HER-2 positive cancer is an issue. <br/> <br/>"There are pockets within provinces, particularly rural areas outside academic centres, where we have information that not everybody gets HER-2 tested," agreed Dr. Joseph Ragaz, director of oncology at McGill University Health Centre. <br/> <br/>Given the published evidence on Herceptin's effectiveness, HER-2 testing should be automatic for every women diagnosed with breast cancer, Ragaz said. <br/> <br/>Le Prohon got her first two infusions of Herceptin in the U.S. before her home province of Ontario agreed to provide the treatments, in July. <br/> <br/>Most women across Canada now have access to the drug, which costs about $40,000 a year per patient, depending on weight. <br/> <br/>Some provinces provide it on a case-by-case basis. In Newfoundland and Labrador, so far it is available only for women with advanced cancer. <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

Carol 2005-10-21T14:50:03Z Karen http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/4aba95ee-fdad-45f0-86a6-a49c7155909d 2005-10-20T20:53:28Z 2005-10-19T21:21:54Z

<div>Hello all, <br/>Well I was on the road last weekend (went to Indiana for a funeral) and it seemed like that at every other stop there was a XXX movie place or Adult video place. I guess that I don't mind but some places there where like one on each side of the highway!! What's up with that? Are guys watching porn while they are driving or something? I guess I just don't get it. I like sex just like the next person but this seems really excessive to me. <br/>Any thoughts?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 7 replies </div>

Karen 2005-10-19T21:21:54Z dlish http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/74602297-0487-42a7-8a72-402567edfb16 2005-10-19T19:56:18Z 2005-10-12T02:14:28Z

<div>I saw this post and couldn't believe it. <br/>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ <br/> <br/>Grocery chain pulls Seventeen magazine because of vagina info: <br/> <br/>Albertsons stores in Oregon and other states have removed copies of the October Seventeen magazine from its shelves due to concerns about an article titled "Vagina 101." <br/> <br/>The article discusses yeast and urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge and pubic hair. It also has a detailed illustration of female genitalia and small photographs of two vaginal areas with the caption: "These are both normal." <br/> <br/>Danielle Killpatrick, public affairs director for Albertsons division in Oregon, said the Boise-based company pulled the magazine from 2,500 stores. She declined to give other details but said, "This has certainly gotten a lot of media attention." <br/> <br/>In a statement, Seventeen defended the article. <br/> <br/>"Seventeen reports on every aspect of our readers' lives, including health and body issues, which our readers write to us about frequently. They see this magazine as a trusted friend, so we talk about subjects that are important to them in an open and objective way and provide basic information and resources for them to find out more." -- Gabrielle Glaser <br/>----------------------- <br/> <br/>So they can display men's magazines with scantily clad women on the cover, detailing exactly HOW to get into our vaginas and "score", but they won't display an informative article on women's health??? <br/> <br/>Here's the direct link to the article: http://www.oregonlive.com/living/o...index.ssf <br/> <br/>Here's a link where you can tell Alberson's to join the 21st century and get over their backwards ideas: <br/>http://www.albertsons.com/abs_abou...actus.asp</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 6 replies </div>

dlish 2005-10-12T02:14:28Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/769d26b8-7a37-4f4c-ba7e-0069d6d4f2b8 2005-10-14T00:09:57Z 2005-10-06T16:10:56Z

<div>okay. Something's on my mind, girls~ <br/> <br/>As recent as the last couple of years, I've now had 2 close girlfriends, and 2 other not as close, pursue the following: <br/> <br/>A) Find a man, one that they are attracted to physically, but not necessarily matched with emotionally <br/>B) Marry him, or settle down and commit <br/>C) Lead this man into believing she is in Love with him (conscious deceit) <br/>D) So they don't have to worry anymore about paying bills, taking care of their young, car payments, pay student loans (popular one), or finding the One, etc. <br/> <br/>Literally, these women are telling me that they are done "surviving", and that they "can't take it anymore". So they are basically netting a man who will provide for them at the cost of an authentic relationship. ( I know, I have alot of judgement here...) <br/> <br/>I am not saying that relationships are not mutually beneficial. Many of us, who love each other, use each other for our strengths, and as long as it's understood or at least reciprocal, then I get it. The word 'use' to me doesn't always have a negative connotation. <br/> <br/>But this seems really fucked up to me. What's with the free ride? This isn't sustainable behavior! How can these women think that eventually, the guy won't find out, and be devastated!? <br/> <br/>Thoughts, ladies? What kind of behavior is this? Have you ever done this? What do you think is the inevitable future for any children involved? <br/> <br/>Am I seriously crazy for thinking that love can be bigger, more complex, and more honest than all that? <br/> <br/>Do couples mostly get together, or stay together these days, just to avoid being alone? <br/> <br/>Do any of you actually enjoy being alone, or do you endure it?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 8 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-10-06T16:10:56Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/1f4e105c-e666-4b25-bf0f-a9de7409987e 2005-10-08T02:21:30Z 2005-10-07T18:17:35Z

<div>One of our members who just joined is a man who offered to be our arch nemesis! GET HIM, LADIES!!!! Muwahhaaaamuwahahaaaaaaa <br/> <br/>(The scoundrel is named Tea) <br/> <br/>Maybe we should send in HeatherLyn? <br/>HeeHEEEE~~</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 7 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-10-07T18:17:35Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/6e739f54-cd05-4f67-aeb4-d3c5a0bee6d8 2005-10-07T21:29:29Z 2005-09-28T21:31:44Z

<div>I pose the following question~ <br/> <br/>When in your life, has a strange woman come to your rescue? Some one unexpected, who has helped you in some day-altering way? Or, when have you offered that to a woman in need? <br/> <br/>I am not talking about friends. Or the occasional spare change for a homeless mother, though they are often worthy. I am talking about something that you still remember, months or years later. And if you haven't, why don't you try it sometime? <br/> <br/>My own example- <br/>At the Temple Burn at Burning Man this year (Which is a quiet and meditative release of alot of emotional baggage, in short--by the way, I _seriously_ just underspoke of it's reverence and value to thousands, but you kind of have ta be there...) I released several letters, poems, and drawings of my father, who passed away in December, and I had a tumultuous relationship with, at the best of times. I was curled over in the fetal position, howling and racked with sobs.We are talking outer limits here, people. I was in a space I'd never been in my life, and I am not anxious to return to. <br/> <br/>A completely strange woman, and her boyfriend, came over and held me and rocked me. They steadied my breathing. They stayed with me. Slowly, we looked up at each other. We were all soaked with tears. <br/>And I've written an EPIC thank you letter to her, and she is now on my Tribe friends. I hope to know her more and more. But in at least one long instant that lasted and lasted, we imprinted on each other the need of a stranger to hold us. To steady us. To stay, with us. <br/> <br/>Hallelujah, to strange and evil women!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 9 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-09-28T21:31:44Z lone_wolf http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/1a62635e-cd7a-49c6-b40f-08678cc785bb 2005-10-03T17:06:00Z 2005-09-30T09:11:41Z

<div>First of all "Hello everybody" I am new here. <br/> <br/>Today I remembered an article I read a few years back (I think in Utne Reader) about an exhibit in New York by a femal artist which I think was called "Truism". If I remembered well she had rented quite a few poster space etc and posted on them truisms. <br/>I remember two: <br/> <br/>"sometimes fathers hit too hard" and "abuse of power comes as no surprise". <br/>In the last year of my grad work I had actually made a T-shirt (just a white T-shirt and a perrmanent black marker) with that truism during a struggle between faculty and grad students. <br/> <br/>I was dreaming of doing something like this in my town (but there is no way I can afford to rent most of the poster space in town) with my own truisms. <br/>Something like: <br/>"some children want to die" <br/>"right now a child is dying alone" <br/>"I don't know the name of my neighboor" <br/> <br/>Wouldn't it be nice to be able to rent all the poster space for a week or so and use it to post truisms. <br/> <br/>Just a dream that I wanted to share. <br/> <br/>by the way english is not my first language so bear with me and my "original" spelling and my awkward grammar. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 6 replies </div>

lone_wolf 2005-09-30T09:11:41Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/8ea12bc9-ddaa-4e5c-b628-03735d307d16 2005-09-30T08:12:10Z 2005-09-29T16:00:23Z

<div>I challenge you! <br/> <br/>I've been scouring the web for a pic of a woman mad scientist, and can't find one! If you see one, please post it~ <br/> <br/>Thanks</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 6 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-09-29T16:00:23Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/a4351835-23e1-49d2-8050-b8551d9a1e86 2005-09-29T19:43:39Z 2005-09-26T20:19:41Z

<div>Sooo. I took myself to lunch the other day, and grabbed a Bay Guardian, because I've already read the new Harry Potter, and everthing after that for a few months seems so blah. <br/> <br/>As I was flipping through, I was astounded to see an ad for Marina Optics (?, need to check that on the clipping at home) that said, <br/>"The evolution of the Marina Woman" <br/> <br/>Let me see if I can describe it, <br/>I was a cartoon, with three frames of the evolution of the Modern Woman: <br/>It showed a woman in the first frame, slumped over and dressed down,ponytail hair, wearing glasses and looking like someone had taken the cayenne pepper out of her Indian Food. ( My way of saying she looked bummed *OUT) <br/> <br/>The next frame was a woman who had dressed up,hair down and longer, and was wearing makeup,with a dog, a boyfriend, and more importantly to the ad people, sexier glasses. <br/> <br/>The next frame showed the same woman with a husband, pushing a baby cart, dressed to the NINES, long air-flowy hair, with no glasses whatsoever.Talking on a cell phone. <br/> <br/>This ad is the kind of thing that makes me stop and wonder what we are all racing towards in our lives.I mean, obviously the quote evolution end quote of a typical woman who lives at the Marina is supposed to be sexier, confident, empowered, loved, and bearing kids, all according to these folks. <br/> <br/>And I don't necessarily think of those things as bad. But something about this ad really struck me as wrong.As though it is my 'duty' to behave that way, all the time. <br/> <br/>Annnyywayy. <br/> <br/>Just sharing.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 19 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-09-26T20:19:41Z heatherlyn http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/cffc61eb-c03c-4e6c-a74f-2cc92c100260 2005-09-29T19:43:08Z 2005-09-27T02:11:02Z

<div>OK, so I'm curious as to in which direction this group might go. <br/> <br/>Why did you join, and.... what is your idea of a "better tomorrow"? <br/> <br/>(I guess you could also introduce yourself, too....) <br/> <br/>I'm HeatherLyn. <br/>I live in Berkeley, CA, in a little cottage with a lemon tree outside. <br/> <br/>I joined, because I'm curious about such a group, and what could be contained in here. <br/> <br/>My idea of a better tomorrow is one where the "McDonaldization" of society is reversed....where there are less tract homes, more uniqueness, less strip malls, more local focus, less television, more human interaction....and just a return of common courtesy, actual respect for humans, and a strong helping of radical self-reliance, rather than "gimme a handout, I'm a victim!" <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 32 replies </div>

heatherlyn 2005-09-27T02:11:02Z firechylde http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/3c090f26-d7c2-49db-a330-b4083bf933f7 2005-09-29T06:06:28Z 2005-09-29T06:06:28Z

<div>I found out about this site on another tribe and think it's really interesting...here's one guy that's actually DOING something about the way things are, he's inventing human scaled technology and campaigning against industrialization of countries like Africa. <br/> <br/>http://www.tinytechindia.com <br/> <br/>Let me know what you think.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 0 replies </div>

firechylde 2005-09-29T06:06:28Z michelle http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/e058009b-a053-4565-ae25-6ea86c89c318 2005-09-28T19:48:15Z 2005-09-28T03:57:01Z

<div>One of the things I find so annoying about America is the shock TV/media approaches. If we believe everthing we read in the news its no wonder we closet ourselves up inside with our toys and pat ourselves on the back for being a great country. Michael Moore covered this in Bowling for Columbine - about how the US has developed in to a country that is scared. The TV whitewashes our brains. <br/> <br/>I wish we could do more to make the media less biased (take out Murdoch?) and go back to a time when stories were less biased and more informative. Where people were educated about issues and not just shown flashy pictures. I'd love to know how we could do this..any ideas? Is it an education thing? If we educate our kids to ask questions will they demand more information? <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 9 replies </div>

michelle 2005-09-28T03:57:01Z Quinto http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/800ea8e7-257f-4f0c-876b-8efd2f3a1e0c 2005-09-28T18:54:17Z 2005-09-27T05:28:56Z

<div> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>qb <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Woman in Me <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Glory of Womanhood <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>You are woman. <br/> <br/>O glory to to you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>You are a part of me. <br/> <br/>No man shall I be without you before me. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>You are a woman. <br/> <br/>O glory to you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>When I look inside I see you there. <br/> <br/>You are in me. <br/> <br/>Without you I destroy. <br/> <br/>Without you I can't create. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>You are a woman. <br/> <br/>O glory to you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>You are the air that I breathed. <br/> <br/>For nine months in you. <br/> <br/>Because of you I feed. <br/> <br/>I can't exist without you in me. <br/> <br/>You are the woman in me. <br/> <br/> <br/>You are a woman. <br/> <br/>O glory to you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Why don't men see and pretend. <br/> <br/>Pretend to be big and strong. <br/> <br/>Strong and powerful. <br/> <br/>Powerful and destructive. <br/> <br/>Destructive of all... <br/> <br/>When they can't be like you. <br/> <br/>A woman to create. <br/> <br/>A woman to regenerate. <br/> <br/>A woman to guide. <br/> <br/>A woman in me. <br/> <br/>A woman in all of us men. <br/> <br/>A woman to be. <br/> <br/> <br/>Thus I can not create. <br/> <br/>Can not create without you. <br/> <br/>The woman in me. <br/> <br/> <br/>You are a woman. <br/> <br/>O glory to you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Shame to those that like children be. <br/> <br/>For only a child can take his mother for granted. <br/> <br/>Shame to those men that can't see... <br/> <br/>No matter the wars you fight... <br/> <br/>No matter the times you see... <br/> <br/>You will never exist... <br/> <br/>Without a woman .... <br/> <br/>To BE.... <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>You are a woman. <br/> <br/>O glory to you. <br/> <br/> <br/>You are the woman to me. <br/> <br/> <br/>Why cry endless tears. <br/> <br/>Why follow their insanity...? <br/> <br/>Why hide from them I say. <br/> <br/>You are a woman... <br/> <br/>Part of all men. <br/> <br/>You can see... <br/> <br/>You are a woman to me. <br/> <br/> <br/>Because of you I can build. <br/> <br/>Because of you I can do. <br/> <br/> <br/>Yes ! <br/> <br/>There are those... <br/> <br/>Those from the old... <br/> <br/>Old those that are... <br/> <br/>Man and Woman at once... <br/> <br/> <br/>But until you all can see... <br/> <br/>We. <br/> <br/>ALL men do. <br/> <br/>Need you. <br/> <br/>To. <br/> <br/>Be. <br/> <br/>A man is an empty shell... <br/> <br/>An armour to a soul. <br/> <br/>A shield to a heart. <br/> <br/>Protector of life. <br/> <br/> <br/>All he can do, all he can be... <br/> <br/>He is nothing at all... <br/> <br/>Without the woman in he. <br/> <br/> <br/>Thus I see... <br/> <br/>I say... <br/> <br/>To be. <br/> <br/>I am the woman in me. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>You are a woman. <br/> <br/>O glory to you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>qb <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>*** All originating content signed qb and or images are a Copyright and Intellectual Property of Quinto Brax &copy; quinto_brax@yahoo.ca &reg; 2005 - Signed : qb &copy; &reg; *** <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Quinto 2005-09-27T05:28:56Z Karen http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/fa9e106c-50dd-4f5a-8164-d174cb5ec063 2005-09-28T06:08:54Z 2005-09-27T15:50:30Z

<div>Hi ladies, <br/>Ok, I know that most of you are younger but I really could use some advise. I am 41 and have reached my "stuff dreams" of a house and paid off cars and a new bedroom set! I have worked my ass off for 18yrs to get to this point and now that I am here I am happy about being here but....what do I look forward to now? I feel like I am stuck, not knowing how to proceed, what to focus on. I feel soooo blessed that I am at a point right now that I have so many chooses but I'm so confused and frustrated. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 8 replies </div>

Karen 2005-09-27T15:50:30Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/b281571d-d720-4076-b22e-7fe1a2860c83 2005-09-27T14:42:25Z 2005-09-26T19:56:43Z

<div>http://www.heroines.ca/ <br/> <br/>Sweet!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 1 reply </div>

Promise74 2005-09-26T19:56:43Z Promise74 http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen/thread/500a463a-3a4e-4eba-b3bd-857e1f45341b 2005-09-27T01:52:04Z 2005-09-26T17:44:31Z

<div>Hello, ladies! <br/> <br/>I've been giving some thoughtful time to my noggin lately on why I hear from some _few_ women online about cultural questions. <br/> <br/>I know lots of cool women. We talk about it over coffee, the phone, crafting, walking, hiking, and even hot tubbing. <br/> <br/>So I wanted to create another space for us to keep rapping about things that we observe that is making an impact in our tomorrows. Cars, family, parents getting older, friends and the changes we see there, etc. You know? <br/> <br/>It can seem like a handful!So feel free to share anything in particular~ I am very curious about how the Modern Woman fares among the seas of Life. <br/> <br/>Cheers! <br/>Promise</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/smartsustainablewomen">Smart Sustainable Women</a> - 3 replies </div>

Promise74 2005-09-26T17:44:31Z