Columns – Page 10 – FEMININE COLLECTIVE

I Won Second Prize in a Beauty Contest and Collected More Than $10

December 3, 2017September 14, 2018 Dave Pasquel

Since the day I could count, my brother and I battled dozens of times in family tournaments of Monopoly. Before each match, he would confront me with his antagonizing, big-brother, I-am-the-boss-of-you tone. “Ready to lose another game of MO-NOP-O-LY, Dave-IT?” Expecting an inescapable wrestling hold if I refused, I gave Read more

Uncertainty, Certainly

November 19, 2017May 7, 2019 Jacqueline Cioffa

Nothing. I know not one thing to be certain. Not one fucking thing rings true except the stories I share, and they are only my limited perception. – Jaqueline Cioffa Time is the mystery, the teaser, and the uncertain 4th dimension that cuts the heart muscle and bleeds blue. Red Read more

The Beast

November 14, 2017September 15, 2018 Julie Anderson

When the beast comes for me, sulphuric fumes slowly take over the neurons in my mind. A stealth creature, it’s prowess matched only by the force of his delivery, an almighty blow, right to my core. I never recognize his presence, until it is too late. I should know the Read more

Harmless

November 14, 2017August 13, 2021 Judith Staff

My housemates away for four months, I am sub-letting both their rooms. Matt comes to look around. A 3rd-year student and self-confessed “computer geek,” his hair in need of a tidy, he has a warm smile and is oh-so-uncomplicated. He mentions an acquaintance, Shaun is also looking for a room, Read more

Organics

November 1, 2017October 13, 2018 Paakhi Bhatnagar

There is something indecent in the way she covers her body. Veins are sliding against the thick undertones of her pale skin, a bone on her elbow and peeks of hair unnecessary but unshaved, all are paving to her chest, filled with oxidants from things not inhaled. There, sitting on Read more

Jacta Alea Est

October 26, 2017September 14, 2018 Dave Pasquel

The other night, after we both took back-to back-potty runs at 1 AM, my wife Alison and I settled back in bed. As I expected, she immediately fell asleep to her usual nightmare of annoyances: grunting, snorting, scratching and drooling. As for me, I was wide awake and deep in Read more

I Am A Self Proclaimed Male Feminist

October 25, 2017September 17, 2018 John Michael Antonio

Recently I had the honor and pleasure of being a guest on Heart Stock Radio, a radio show that is based in Butte, Montana and is hosted by activist Carole Murphy. On it, in a lively discussion, I talk about the origins of my male feminism, gender equity, the horrible Read more

Who’s really paying the price for those beautiful nails?

October 24, 2017May 7, 2019 Stephanie Ortez

My favorite Saturday morning routine starts with a good cup of coffee, manicure, and a nice pedicure. Not unlike a lot of women, it takes me an hour to look at the different shades of colors at the salon, only to end up choosing the same color every time. To Read more