Something to Talk About: Books and Gender Bias

so I just read a post at this blog theartofmanliness.com (ok, I have been reading a lot of blogs about mens style lately - it just intrigues me - so thats how i found this blog) about the top 100 books a man should read. Here is a link to the article: http://artofmanliness.com/2008/05/14/100-must-read-books-the-essential-mans-library/

I think it was a really interesting read. And it got me thinking, if there was a list of the top 100 books a WOMAN should read, would it be much different from the list a man should read? What books do you think would be in the top 100 books list for women that wouldn't be in the list for men? And perhaps vice versa.

My votes are for (big surprise here):

Anne of Green Gables
Little House on the Prairie
Little Women

Those three books are just great classics that deal more with growing up a girl and have great examples of strong women who are really great, relatable role models for young girls.

I feel like there would be more Hemingway on the guys list than the womans list, just because Hem is so masculine. Really though, for the same reason thats why I think women should read Hemingway - to get a man's point of view on the world.

What do you all think? Read More......

Summertime awaits us!

Alright, so, I'm not certain if you all are aware of this but we live in a major city, a hub, an awesome metropolis full of constant activities to partake in and festivals and shopping and dining pleasures. Atlanta is practically orgasmic in terms of what we offer. Trust me- I've definitely realized it in my traveling, let's just say other states' "large cities" don't have squat on ours. Excepting Los Angeles and New York, I'm sure. Also allow the fact, that I've never been to New York but L.A. doesn't really boast a lot of trees- I enjoy our humble shade, winding roads with marvelous oaks on each side- roots ruining the roads as the pop on through. Might be a personal preference, but deal. I've rambled and there IS a point to this.

SUMMER!

We are about to begin the best time to live here in the city. Summer and it's festivals and movies and discounted soft drinks from QT (69 CENTS!!!)

So, I have collected, for your viewing pleasure a list of summer things activities that are available to us in the city.

Screen On The Green- held in Centennial Olympic Park this year due to drought.
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May 29: Jaws (1975)

June 5: Big Momma’s House (2000)

June 12: Chicago (2002)

June 19: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

June 26: Either Back to the Future, Rocky or Footloose, to be chosen by fans, who can vote at Peachtreetv.com from April 14-27.

Then we've got the Coca-Cola Classics Film Festival at the Fox Theatre

“Shine A Light” — 7:30 pm June 5.
“Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!” — 2 pm June 8.
“Atonement” — 7 pm June 8.
“Casablanca” — 7:30 pm June 17.
“No Country for Old Men” — 7:30 pm June 18.
“Enchanted” — 2 pm July 13.
“Ben-Hur” — 7 pm July 13.

Tickets are 7 dollars and include a sing along with the famous Mighty Mo Organ and a pre-show classic cartoon, let's face it...that's about the best deal you're going to get on a movie anywhere in Georgia.

What else is available? The endless Braves games, which I am not going to post, if you're curious about the schedule i recommend going to www.braves.com --bonus there is still the theme nights and the college student discount, buy one ticket get one free! Woo for cheap.

You've got day trips available to the High, Fernbank, and Carlos Museums. Plus, the uber-expensive Aquarium, Six Flags, White Water and American Adventures.

And who of us could forget- the cherry on top of the Atlanta-area summer festivities- The Laser Show at Stone Mountain!

So, who's with me? Let's get together and go see a movie, a show, or just hang out in our beautiful city and enjoy the warm weather and our delicious QT drinks. Read More......