Maybe She’s Born with It–In Which I Talk Down Makeup

Dear Lily June, There may come a time, and sooner than I’ll want to admit, when you decide you’d like… Read more Maybe She’s Born with It–In Which I Talk Down Makeup

Part of That World, Part II–In Which I Defend Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989)

To read Part I, in which I tear The Little Mermaid a new pair of fins, go here. Dear Lily… Read more Part of That World, Part II–In Which I Defend Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989)

Part of That World, Part I–In Which I Critique Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989)

Dear Lily June, If you ever have a child, you will someday learn the true meaning of Marcel Proust’s words:… Read more Part of That World, Part I–In Which I Critique Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989)

Rubenesque Passion–In Which I Reflect on My Reflection

Dear Lily June, In therapy this week, I focused on all the things I’m afraid you’ll inherit from me–not the… Read more Rubenesque Passion–In Which I Reflect on My Reflection

Gleaming, Streaming, Flaxen, Waxen–In Which I Question Hair & Gender

Dear Lily June, It’s amazing to me how much stock for womanhood and femininity we put into what are essentially… Read more Gleaming, Streaming, Flaxen, Waxen–In Which I Question Hair & Gender