Category Archives for Media
Marijo: Why The IRS Story Now?
As wives, mothers, chauffeurs of small children, etc, it’s hard to stay up on current political events but here’s one … Continue reading
Mary: Game On, Abercrombie
68 yr-old Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries infuriated potential consumers when his 2006 quotes from Salon in response to … Continue reading
Sarah: Who’s a Savant?
I recently read an article by Adam Piore about savant syndrome, that rare and mysterious affliction in which someone suffers some … Continue reading
Marybeth: Violent video games create unhealthy emotions
To: Marybeth From: Nonviolent Video Mom My son wants to play the same video games his friends play, but I’m … Continue reading
Marybeth: Parental responsibility trumps child’s privacy
To: Marybeth From: Message-reading Mom My daughter’s smartphone buzzed when she was out of the room. I picked it up … Continue reading
Lori: All a twitter over tweeting
The husband joined Twitter. I coached him. It was like standing behind someone who is deathly afraid of water and … Continue reading
Marybeth: Popular music presents serious problems
If you’re concerned that the lyrics being piped into your children’s headphones are inappropriate — or even dangerous — you’re … Continue reading
Carol: ISO “Sexy Farmgirls”?!!!
The accompanying image is a proposed new cover for a three-volume set of LM Montgomery’s beloved “Anne of Green Gables” … Continue reading
Carol: Michelle Obama’s Bottom and Nancy Reagan’s Smile
An outraged article is running to today at The Washington Post, deploring some ungallant comments regarding the size of Michelle Obama’s … Continue reading
Marybeth: Harry Potter actor encourages former filmgoers to see his new pic
Daniel Radcliffe is urging fans of his previous films to see his new effort, “Kill Your Darlings,” in which he … Continue reading
Marybeth: The reason for Ontheculture.com
Greetings, friends! Happy New Year, and welcome back to OntheCulture.com. Since all of the bloggers here are women with families … Continue reading
Stacy: Kathy Griffin’s below the belt comedy displays cracks in the culture
There’s just not an appropriate way to describe Kathy Griffin’s behavior with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on New Years Eve. To … Continue reading
Mary: Bullying is a Battle Worth Fighting
Discussions about bullying seem to be on the rise. A turnaround in the actual problem? Not so much. Disclaimer: as … Continue reading
Marybeth: Sitcom star warns his show is “filth;” urges audience to reject it
Another of the stars of the hit CBS comedy “Two and a Half Men” has imploded, metaphorically speaking, but this … Continue reading
Mary: Unplugging to protect my kids
In an effort to save my sanity, I’m on a self-inflicted break from TV. As if the election ugliness isn’t enough, … Continue reading
Lynn: The Mitt Romney We Should All Know About
I really do have a life beyond the rehashing of political headlines. And as soon as the election is over, … Continue reading