International mens day

[classic33]

Whatever next? International pet canary day?

11th January

 

[Andy in Germany]

Some links for Today:

1: Change The Narrative by Elizabeth Hobson. Takes a couple of paragraphs to get itself going but a critical look at the #MeToo movement and endsby pointing out that men have been responsible for some great things in our society:

And yet, everything we see was built by men. Under our feet: train lines, sewage systems, water and power-lines etc etc- built and maintained by men. The device you’re reading this on – predominantly designed, built and programmed by men. In our midst are wonderful male writers, thinkers, speakers and equality activists, fathers, brothers, sons, artists, soldiers: men are beautiful, creative, brave and vital and today (especially) we should concentrate not only on using our platforms to raise men’s issues but also to give thanks and pay homage to all the great men who are, who have been and who will be.

2: An Interview with the redoubtable Erin Prezzy, founder of the first women's refuge in the world about her realisation that the women the worked with were also violent, and whet happened when she went public with the information:

 

[Cycleops]

International Trans Gender Day
Didn't think it existed but sure enough it does and it's tomorrow November 20th.
Also known as TDoR or Transgender day of remembrance.
'As a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of trans phobia and to draw attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender'.

 

[subaqua]

Apparently today is International Toilet Day - http://www.un.org/en/events/toiletday/

Well some people think all men are like toilets . Engaged , Vacant or full of shi.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Well thats no good to me. I dont have a pet canary.

Wait for it - International pet Kingfisher day soon.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Well some people think all men are like toilets . Engaged , Vacant or full of shi.

Possibly, but nonetheless absolutely vital and entirely irreplaceable when there is an urgent need...

 

[subaqua]

Some links for Today:

1: Change The Narrative by Elizabeth Hobson. Takes a couple of paragraphs to get itself going but a critical look at the #MeToo movement and endsby pointing out that men have been responsible for some great things in our society:



2: An Interview with the redoubtable Erin Prezzy, founder of the first women's refuge in the world about her realisation that the women the worked with were also violent, and whet happened when she went public with the information:

The humble 13A socket outlet and plug was invented and developed by a woman, for safety in the home , as part of the review by lord Reith for rebuilding after the war .
http://www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/

Using the “ safety” covers actually cause more of a risk.