UofM Feminist

Although I am still sitting here in front of my computer browsing every site that I am involved in, a small part of my sanity is still holding strong. Moving past my mental clarity, I had a very interesting conversation yesterday at a coffeeshop. Which are the types of conversations I typically have in the type of place that I constantly am. [does that even make sense??] Remembering words...why is it more credible or *gasp* necessary to view the world through a particular lens or viewpoint? My philosophical comrade moves to suggest that a person's views or ideas would be just as credible or interesting regardless of their 'lens' or critical p.o.v. Interesting.... I critique news and events from a feminist point of view because that is the means through which I choose to observe. However, were I to take a personal view on an idea or critique, it would still be 'feminist.' So is it really my critique that is feminist or am I critiquing from a feminist view? Either way, I am not about to spend time on that little mind trip.

In an attempt to change the subject, I am reading Nietzsche's On The Genealogy of Morals at the moment. Or at least I'm attempting to. I find that the internet is far more entertaining and interesting than philosophy at the moment. I think I'm not able to focus simply because there is too much music floating around in this tiny room I inhabit.

And here I go again, here are all the music videos that I am loving to watch and listen to right now!!

Enjoy y'all!

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TOMORROW Friday, 3/2 at 7pm at The Whole in Coffman Union:

Brianna Lane with Haley Bonar and Breanne Durenberger

I really want to go, please let me know if anyone else is interested!

Tickets are $5 for students and its 18+

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This weekend, I went to Madison to visit my good friend Jahna, where we saw a Dar Williams concert which was opened by Brianna Lane, who was absolutely fabulous! Dar might be one of the funniest women I have ever seen.

You can find Dar's myspace here.
Brianna's myspace

Brianna will be playing at the UofM on Friday, 3/2, so in like 3 days!! check the website for details!

Dar also has an amazing music video of her song As Cool As I Am. Check it out!!

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I recently attended the Ani DiFranco concert in Madison, WI. What struck me the most was her attitude and her presence. I love love love her music and I love the way she stands up and does not take anyone's abuse. Sometimes, her music surprises me because it comes from the softer center that I don't see from her in person. Her performance was so awe-inspiring and so real; it was amazing.

I think that one of my favorite songs by her is Out of Range. You can read the lyrics here. What I love about this song is the personal relevance it has in my life. I recently was in an emotionally abusive relationship with a guy that broke my spirit for a long time. To me, this song reminds me of what I went through and how I dealt with it. Reading the lyrics and listening to the song has helped me heal and brought me closer to where I used to be.

Another song that reminds me of myself is Used to You. You can read the lyrics here. My friend, Carina and I both dated this guy and we both understand what the other went through and know how emotional abuse can in many ways is worse than physical abuse because not only does it affect you personally, but also on a physical level. It makes you so tired you don't know what to do and it makes you feel so awful that you find it difficult to talk to anyone other than you're significant other because you feel like you have nothing worthwhile to say.

If anyone may be experiencing any type of relationship abuse, visit the Aurora Center in Boynton Health Services and they can point you in the right direction. You can also get more information at their website.

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