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Sports are simple, Simone… part 2

I’m pretty sure I’m the 3,103,928,647th person to offer up personal thoughts about the dialogue (is what we’ll call it) between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines. Read the first post from yesterday here. A friend of mine read it and pointed something out that I didn’t catch at the time. I stated a few talkingContinue reading “Sports are simple, Simone… part 2”

“Next Goal Wins” and the Lie of the Transgender Hero

I thought about writing up a nice intro to kick this post off saying something about how this fun movie just popped up on Hulu. I’d try saying something funny or clever about soccer and share a personal story or two. Like the time I was a goalie and went to kick the ball asContinue reading ““Next Goal Wins” and the Lie of the Transgender Hero”

I agree with Bethany Hamilton

Instead of riding them, Bethany Hamilton is making waves again after a video splashed onto the scene from surf company Rip Curl Women. Bethany responded in a Twitter post that reads, “Male-bodied athletes should not be competing in female sports. Period.” This comes 11 months after she said she will not be competing in theContinue reading “I agree with Bethany Hamilton”

Kleenex Commercial – Is That A Man Or A Woman?

Kleenex is showing off their inclusivity in a recent commercial featuring an icky situation. The dreaded snot bubble and no tissue close by! The next best thing is the sleeve, right? In the ad called “Save the Sleeve,” I’m not sure viewers will be commenting much about that when the parent’s gender overshadows anything elseContinue reading “Kleenex Commercial – Is That A Man Or A Woman?”

Are You Transgender? Another Question Men Should Never Ask Women, plus Alternatives

Denver, CO – Matt Richardson recently opened up about a first date with someone he matched with on a popular dating app. The pair had exchanged messages until both felt comfortable meeting “casually for coffee,” as Matt put it. Matt confessed he was still somewhat hesitant about who he’d been chatting with. “Something looked… off.”Continue reading “Are You Transgender? Another Question Men Should Never Ask Women, plus Alternatives”