All posts filed under: Humanist

Humanism: He for She Campaign #heforshe

Someone asked me recently if my signature of wearing Stilettos to worthy events was about showmanship or whether there was a deeper purpose. I shared that Stilettos are a metaphor for female power and a symbol of social construction. I watched Emma Watson’s Speech (#Heforshe) at the United Nation sharing her experience of Feminism and the impacts of stereotypes on both, men and women. Men over 28 years old in England are the most likely to commit suicide and the second cause of death for men between 28 and 48 years of age. My vision is that the day men are liberated and deconstructed from the pedagogy of masculinity. Only then will women be equal to men, as it is the social construction of gender that oppresses both women and men. I will wear heals and a moustache until no one cares.

The Poet and the Farmer

Carl and Les represent two different generations of gay men; the poet and the farmer. Carl was raised in the town of Port Coquitlam where he was a non-conventional boy winning awards for choreography as he performed many school dance numbers before grade 7. He was bullied all through his schools years. Les grew up in Trochu, Alberta and never knew what the word gay until he moved to Calgary in his late teens. This was the era of no Gay Rights in Canada. Both men struggled with visibility, identity and self-esteem growing up. Carl and Les are committed to making the world more compassionate and committed to doing their part by celebrating GLBT contributions to the world. The annual Fall Gala is part of this vision to make sure every student in BC has the opportunity to see their self worth through GLBT visibility, support and action to make the world safe for everyone through supporting Out in Schools. This is our commitment. Come help us change the world.

Poem: Saturn

Essential Distance and closeness in Love: the paradox. In my life and relationship with my husband of 25 years I have always been in a paradox of needing love and closeness and space and distance simultaneously. This poem is about the essential distance and the importance on individuality. Saturn With a naked eye, the rings can go unnoticed, Despite such brilliance Solitude, solid and perfectly you At times cold and fiercely independent Do you ever want to see me with all my imperfections? If so, give me a sign You never truly touch the wonder A peripheral longing that evades contact Loyalty displayed for an eternity Your presence is always there The rings create utmost magnificence Heartsick that the distance remains Over time, you learned to stand in love Oh Saturn, how can such distance create a lifelong peace? Close up, the rings are nothing but small meaningless pieces Standing back they are so beautiful and mesmerizing Please share your wisdom I will constantly orbit around you for eternity Knowing you see me Knowing we …