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Feminism
The belief in and commitment to equality among all humanity. The social, legal,
political and economic realities of the world we live in make feminism a likely method for
survival of the planet in any semblance of diversity and equality. The Feminist
perspective being uniquely sympathetic to a global village concept, in which all are
valued and nurtured to their individual maximum expression. A utopian concept underlies my
belief in the possibility of a truly feminist society in which sexism is non-existent, or
at least so rare as to be shockingly offensive and self -censured , where misogyny is
unheard of , and bigotry is incomprehensible to the rational mind.
The feminist principal is based on the equality of the sexes, with the understanding
that as a species the very survival of this civilization depends on the cooperation and
mutual support of both genders. There is space and opportunity to grow in feminism. The
idea of equality is not an absolute and identical mold but rather an evolving, growing,
changing series of attitudes and actions to promote well being among the inhabitants of
this beautiful rock we call Earth.
Family
I love my family, it keeps growing and going. What would I be without them. My parents
drove me crazy with traditions and expectations but let me know I could do whatever I
wanted anyway. The joy of my sister and brothers is rooted in the shared tortures and
triumphs of childhood and the certainty of continuity in adulthood. My tias, tios and
cousins add sugar and spice, gossip and advise, laughter and tears, and memories of
weddings, graduations, anniversaries and vacations. I love my nieces and nephews beyond my
wildest dreams, and especially I love Chris and Elena and the Jefferies family as my
chosen prize.
Camping
The reason I stay in California . The landscape is just not this hospitable and
diversified anyplace else. I love to get high in the Sierra. So far I've made it to the
top of Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Mount Lassen, El Paso Peak, Amelia Earhart Peak, Castolon
Peak in Big Bend and Waynu Picchu in Machu Picchu, Peru. Almost to the top of Mt Conness,
Mt Shasta and Matterhorn Peak. I am looking forward to trying Banner Peak and Lambert Dome
soon. The Hot Springs are an extra perk for suffering the backpacking trek, remember to
remember that taking off a backpack is a pleasure beyond measure and the body loves to
breathe hard and sweat.
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Photography
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