For the next two weeks posting here at blue milk is likely to be light because I am guest writing over at Feministe. The gig starts on Monday. Of course I’m thrilled about the invitation.
I am a huge fan of Feministe but I have also been critical, at times, of how the site responds to certain topics, particularly motherhood, so I will be venturing into that area over there. (Wish me luck). It is one of the things I admire about Jill Filipovic – how she opens Feministe up to branches of feminism outside the site’s own. It is a level of scrutiny many other philosophies do not allow themselves.
It will be fun trying my hand at writing for a different audience. It is so fast and furious over there and I am so slow and tired and chaotic and Australian time-zoned.
I am aware that I have stopped writing as much about my own life here and now do a lot more linking to articles I like and articles I have written. I’m working on creating the headspace to get back into more of the blogging I enjoy most – that documenting of one’s own travels through motherhood. I’m throwing caution to the wind and trying to make sure some of my posts for Feministe are in that style, too.
Going to make sure I read your posts over there too. The intersection of feminism & motherhood can be a complex place. Looking forward to reading more about your thoughts and experiences.
Great! I’ve been finding Feministe a bit dull of late, ‘though I think it’s the best of the North American feminist blogs. I’m looking forward to reading what you write there.
good luck with that!!
Hi there, looking forward to reading your stuff there. I haven’t checked out Feministe before. Anyway I was wondering whether you would be writing anything about the journalism intern Saga that has been in the media over the last few days. I’d be really interested in your take on it.
Cheers, love your blog
Cat
Best wishes! I’ll have to have look there too. I’ve never visited their site. I’m sure you’ll be a hit … lots of them!
Oh, what good news
That’s neat news! I regularly read Feminste, but I’ve had to just ignore their posts on parenthood lately because of too high a likelihood of unchallenged anti-kid/anti-parent rage in the comments. The last really good parenting-related stuff I remember there was from guest poster Maia. It did bring out the haters in the comments, but there was plenty of push-back as well. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you write!
Am waiting with bated breath for your first post on Feministe! Love your writing and regularly follow Feministe as well so excited to see this guest writing gig.
Wow….that’s awesome!