mostly nonfiction and bakersfield news | October 13th, 2009
My Daughter Is More Than Her Virginity
By Genevieve Hinson
Why is it before marriage we’re either whores or virgins? Is the label of ‘bad girl’ always going to be associated with sexual activity? And how sexually pure is a ‘good girl?’
These are questions I’ve never asked myself while raising boys for the past 16 years. Why? Because my sons don’t have a [...]
Fresno Flair: Street Corner Dancers Past And Present
Fresno has flair. And often it exceeds the mandatory 15 pieces – or in this case, dancers.
What am I talking about? You know … those folks on every major street corner jumping, jiving, twisting and, sometimes, skating with the ‘shop here’ signs.
I remember spotting the first one while visiting Fresno a several years ago. It [...]
Fresno: Going Forward, Looking Back
Nostalgia. Growing up I didn’t understand the hurtful twinge, wistfulness and soft yearning for time gone by — or the need to connect with someone who could relate.
