Megan Bayliss's comments

The Invention That Has People Smiling--Or How To Look Skinnier In Pictures - Blog Entry

21 Oct 2006 03:01 PM

Although I'm not driven by vanity, the thought of a camera that would make me look less matronly appeals GREATLY to me. I HATE seeing that I do actually look like I'm aging - I still feel 21 so therefore why can't I look it in photographs! I have an order in for a new camera for Christmas so perhaps I'll just start manipulating the hints to include the amazing skinny technology now available. After all, I eat all skinny foods (except chocolate because that's an essential food group), drink skinny latte's or soy chai, etc - it would merely be an extension of the skinny me stuck inside the weathered body of life. Isn't photography all about capturing the true essence of a situation? Yep, that's a nice reframe, works for me, so I'll stick to it. One new skinny camera coming up!

Tag-Team Parenting - Blog Entry

20 Oct 2006 07:48 PM

Yes, we're a tag team family. We spend more time coordinating our diaries than we do socialising together. It makes me laugh sometimes because I'll often have more child pick-up/drop-off notes in my diary than I do actually work related stuff. It's not income related for us, but life style choice (and our son has special needs). I wish I had a huge bucket of never-ending money to farm out to parents so that family lives became easier.

Disclosures of Sexual Assaults often lead to Dissociation - Blog Entry

20 Oct 2006 07:42 PM

Oh Anna, this is something I see all the time. It's horrible for the support networks. Victims (male and female) have told me that they often end up avoiding people they disclosed to because it triggers their memories and they feel bad. I would advocate that you continue to have as much contact as possible so that your Dad gets the message that you don't view him any differently, that you still love him and that you can and will support him...and...never send that letter. Recovery for adult males abused as children is harder than it is for women because sexual abuse of boys is still not talked about enough. We've somehow got to stop abuse of children because it has such dreadful familial effects across generations for such a long time.

The re telling of the story suggests that there may be a degree of dissociation at play and that your Dad remains traumatized. Counseling helps, but in my experience, it's very difficult to get older men to go to a therapist.

My thoughts and support are with you Anna.

Reclaim the Night: An Electronic March for Women - Blog Entry

20 Oct 2006 07:19 PM

Cairns, Queensland, Australia. This article has just left Cairns and has been forwarded to women in Australia, New Zealand, America, England, Ireland and Scotland.

Women - thank you for joining our truely international march to rally against sexual perpetrations of women and children. May our combined voices have force against predators who may wrongly think that we will keep their atrocities a secret. WE WILL NOT. ON Friday evening, 27th of October, 2006, wherever you are and however you choose to march, my desire for your safety is with you.

Legislators - Please consider tightening your laws against sexual violence. Truth in sentencing, incest and rape as a tactic of war lie high on the agendas of many women. Our collective voice can no longer be silenced.

The Healing Comfort of Family Words - Blog Entry

20 Oct 2006 04:20 PM

Stars and Moon Michele, Stars and Moon. Did you love the book?

Throw Away Your Mascara Forever - Blog Entry

20 Oct 2006 04:07 PM

I threw my mascara away 13 years ago. I never wear any makeup past lipstick. Would I spend $300.00? Nah - I won't even spend $3.00 on myself. I can't even bring myself to buy a color for my hair (and it's needing it) because I consider it far too expensive and unneeded. Nope - the beauty industry gets nothing from me.

The Negative Effect of Globalization on Rape - Blog Entry

20 Oct 2006 08:31 AM

QA & Kristyn, thanks for the comments. I felt angry after I wrote this blog - angry that nowhere is safe. If you're interested in leaving supportive messages to survivors of sexual violence, please consider today's blog, Reclaim the Night: An electronic march for women. I already know that women I work with are planning on clicking in to see what other women around the world have to say.

The Jewelry That Gives Peace of Mind - Blog Entry

20 Oct 2006 08:27 AM

That's some groovy looking jewelery. I'll link this to one of my child protection blogs as a favorite of the day.

Birthday Letters - Blog Entry

19 Oct 2006 08:00 PM

Beautiful. Linking to my favorite blog (about traditional family words) of the day.

Firewood 201 - Blog Entry

19 Oct 2006 02:31 PM

Mano is my favorite fruit too. I like them in the skin, juice running down my arms and dripping off my elbows. The smell drives me crazy. One of my kids are allergic to the sap so I have to do her skinning and cut them up for her - more ends up in my moth though than in her bowl!! Bananas are my second fravorite and Guava's come in third. It's almost un natural for a tropic lover to live in snow country. My perfect life would be to spend summer in a temperate zone and winter in a tropic zone. You are welcome to come visit Michele - whenever you want.