That new political party I have been thinking of starting, is based on common sense, using great and brilliant minds that happen to be female. There are judges, lawyers, doctors, medical staff, social workers, entrepreneurs,accountants, professors, managers, musicians, actors, fashion designers, teachers, sporty type, police officer, TV presenter, hard worker and not a gender specific occupation among them. All these jobs can be done and are done by women young and old. This means that they have many and varied views on how to run the country.
From the date we got the vote the argument has been why can't or rather why didn't women create a party of their own? why did they follow the old 'male' political parties? While I do not describe myself as a feminist in the 'bra burning' second wave genre, I do think the women in the current parliament are not only token but some are really awful at their jobs and represent the old established parties to the detriment of 'women' 'children' 'families' and workers. I can honestly say none of the current crop inspire me, they are 'shadows'.
I think that it is this fact that many women 'outside' parliament are turned off by politics, especially young women. I know that I am turned off.... I am also in a state of flux, I want to use my hard fought for right to vote because I believe in democracy. Could someone tell me who I can vote for? I do not want to vote for the main three or any of the smaller and more extreme parties most of them sicken me. There are however debates that must be undertaken if we are to save the place we live from sinking in social disorder and state debt.
That leaves me, with no option but to vote for myself....and I can't do that. I believe that if a person does not use their vote, then they cannot complain about the out come or the policies.
See the problem, so where are all the women who want to make a difference? My previous employment has given me my sense of service to community it has always given me my purpose. Politics should be the same, the better we can make the state work for all the people the better it is for everybody.
Work for the PEOPLE.
Granny.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
FASHION
There are some brilliant fashions out there at the moment, great bold florals, light and floaty neutrals, bold geometrics so plenty of choice for everyone. However too many fashions are 'youth' focused. I am very keen for example on the shorter 'Ra Ra' type skirt over leggings but in terms of size the main brands forget the average woman.
I am an Urban Outfitters fan, I get my ideas there but I refuse to pay their prices. As I have bleated about before I use my old clothes with key new purchases. My 'style book' is my reference point.
I am now a regular Bluewater visitor, my office is five minutes away. There are some fantastic shops there and I enjoy a quick wander around either the top floor or ground floor. I have always been a Punky Fish fan, the original quirky shop. I notice lots of sales so I guess it is either a 'changing seasons' or just that people are not buying....a lesson there I think.
I love the lighter fabrics, which can be worn in lovely layers. One of my key purchases this year was a pair of high heeled sneakers from New Look, they are comfortable (perhaps the best I have) and a heel that is substantial enough to walk on, they look fantastic. They work well with all that I have clothes wise. I also purchased a Punky Fish parachute (tieup) dress in black which I wear with Harem pants. I have three pairs of Punky Fish baggy trousers two black and one grey purchased in a sale, very good value...they work with a wide range of tops.
Accessories are key to making an older outfit trendy. I love Yumi, they have some great items to 'Jazz' up the dull or old. I also use a lot of pashmina type wraps to add colour. Another great second hand purchase, a yellow, black and white '60's geometric tunic which I can team with a related colour 'T' shirts and leggings for summer wear and different looks.
I do like 'Romantic' but I am much more an 'Edgy' person having said that I am delighted to see long dresses and skirts are back in the 'Hippy' style. I am an old Hippy and these styles take me back to a time when 'peace and love' were the watch words. I knew I would become fashionable at some stage in my life.
We must always link fashion to music, and there are some fantastic female singers out there. They also bring distinctive looks to their sounds. Lady Gaga is such an example, my personal favourite is Paloma Faith.
If I have a message for young women, it is this, forget the airbrushed images, be yourself, value your bodies as they are. Dress your bodies that raise your self esteem, do not believe that you have to have a 'herd' mentality. I do not hide my breast that has been changed by cancer, I have even gone topless.....your body is yours 'Love it'.
Granny
I am an Urban Outfitters fan, I get my ideas there but I refuse to pay their prices. As I have bleated about before I use my old clothes with key new purchases. My 'style book' is my reference point.
I am now a regular Bluewater visitor, my office is five minutes away. There are some fantastic shops there and I enjoy a quick wander around either the top floor or ground floor. I have always been a Punky Fish fan, the original quirky shop. I notice lots of sales so I guess it is either a 'changing seasons' or just that people are not buying....a lesson there I think.
I love the lighter fabrics, which can be worn in lovely layers. One of my key purchases this year was a pair of high heeled sneakers from New Look, they are comfortable (perhaps the best I have) and a heel that is substantial enough to walk on, they look fantastic. They work well with all that I have clothes wise. I also purchased a Punky Fish parachute (tieup) dress in black which I wear with Harem pants. I have three pairs of Punky Fish baggy trousers two black and one grey purchased in a sale, very good value...they work with a wide range of tops.
Accessories are key to making an older outfit trendy. I love Yumi, they have some great items to 'Jazz' up the dull or old. I also use a lot of pashmina type wraps to add colour. Another great second hand purchase, a yellow, black and white '60's geometric tunic which I can team with a related colour 'T' shirts and leggings for summer wear and different looks.
I do like 'Romantic' but I am much more an 'Edgy' person having said that I am delighted to see long dresses and skirts are back in the 'Hippy' style. I am an old Hippy and these styles take me back to a time when 'peace and love' were the watch words. I knew I would become fashionable at some stage in my life.
We must always link fashion to music, and there are some fantastic female singers out there. They also bring distinctive looks to their sounds. Lady Gaga is such an example, my personal favourite is Paloma Faith.
If I have a message for young women, it is this, forget the airbrushed images, be yourself, value your bodies as they are. Dress your bodies that raise your self esteem, do not believe that you have to have a 'herd' mentality. I do not hide my breast that has been changed by cancer, I have even gone topless.....your body is yours 'Love it'.
Granny
Sunday, March 07, 2010
BACK WITH A BANG
I have been quite for a while for which I am sorry.
I am retired now and I am enjoying being able to do what I want.
My plan for my blog is to move to more focused work.
Politics, I would like to start a new party...dedicated to the many bright and clever, young and all generally disillusioned, disenfranchised women.
I would like to get into parliament to try an be a voice of check and balance. Avoiding the awful party system which seems to me to be where people go to promote themselves only. As a independent I have no alligence except to my contituents - free to speak unfettered on issues. I invisage my key issues to be on, further empowerment of women through education, but I want women to feel free to choose what they want. No woman should be disadvantaged if she wants to stay at home and bring up a child. My education plan would be to provide both men and women with key skills to bring up children and manage a budget. Education is vital but it is important that there are traditional elements such as reading, writing and mathematics. I would like to see a focus on an re introduction of History, Geography and Art. For people need to be rounded individuals to succeed. I don't believe in wholly faith schools they are too limiting in vision. I want to move away from dictatorship of religion, not anti religion but it must not control peoples choices of sex and sexual orientation. For myself I am Christian, I adore Desmond Tutu, but that is just for me I don't preach or push it on others.
I would be arguing for a greener programme, I would like to see alternatives in energy. I want a real focus in saving the world environments for animals....if we don't humans could become extinct.
I want a complete change in the banking world....no more fat cats...no more expences for politicians and no bonuses for MP's.
I want a government that shrinks the 'Big Government' but that doesn't mean I don't believe that Government should shirk its responsibility to children....and should intevene to save the lives of children. I do not believe every child is best in its birth family. Equally I do not believe that 'Children's Homes' are entire answer, I would like to find another way, explore the options.
We need to embrace children in a legitimate way. I am totally opposed to making excused for those who abuse others....
Crime is another area where I want to make a difference, empowering local residents to stand up against anti-social behaviour, but I do not support vigilanties. Make the law work and do its job.
I have certain advantages in this area, being an ex Met officer who has worked in the area I live.
I psent 30 years trying to change attitudes to Rape, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. I am disappointed that society still believes that a drunken female has a 'guilty' role in the offence...she does not, clearly it would not be possible to give clear informed choice in wether or not to have a sexual intercourse...rapist know this and often 'taint' a victims drink. What a woman wears is for her not a green light for male predation.
Well it's out there now, what say you?
Granny
I am retired now and I am enjoying being able to do what I want.
My plan for my blog is to move to more focused work.
Politics, I would like to start a new party...dedicated to the many bright and clever, young and all generally disillusioned, disenfranchised women.
I would like to get into parliament to try an be a voice of check and balance. Avoiding the awful party system which seems to me to be where people go to promote themselves only. As a independent I have no alligence except to my contituents - free to speak unfettered on issues. I invisage my key issues to be on, further empowerment of women through education, but I want women to feel free to choose what they want. No woman should be disadvantaged if she wants to stay at home and bring up a child. My education plan would be to provide both men and women with key skills to bring up children and manage a budget. Education is vital but it is important that there are traditional elements such as reading, writing and mathematics. I would like to see a focus on an re introduction of History, Geography and Art. For people need to be rounded individuals to succeed. I don't believe in wholly faith schools they are too limiting in vision. I want to move away from dictatorship of religion, not anti religion but it must not control peoples choices of sex and sexual orientation. For myself I am Christian, I adore Desmond Tutu, but that is just for me I don't preach or push it on others.
I would be arguing for a greener programme, I would like to see alternatives in energy. I want a real focus in saving the world environments for animals....if we don't humans could become extinct.
I want a complete change in the banking world....no more fat cats...no more expences for politicians and no bonuses for MP's.
I want a government that shrinks the 'Big Government' but that doesn't mean I don't believe that Government should shirk its responsibility to children....and should intevene to save the lives of children. I do not believe every child is best in its birth family. Equally I do not believe that 'Children's Homes' are entire answer, I would like to find another way, explore the options.
We need to embrace children in a legitimate way. I am totally opposed to making excused for those who abuse others....
Crime is another area where I want to make a difference, empowering local residents to stand up against anti-social behaviour, but I do not support vigilanties. Make the law work and do its job.
I have certain advantages in this area, being an ex Met officer who has worked in the area I live.
I psent 30 years trying to change attitudes to Rape, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. I am disappointed that society still believes that a drunken female has a 'guilty' role in the offence...she does not, clearly it would not be possible to give clear informed choice in wether or not to have a sexual intercourse...rapist know this and often 'taint' a victims drink. What a woman wears is for her not a green light for male predation.
Well it's out there now, what say you?
Granny
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