Jan 1, 2011 No secret I’ve been challenged in 2010 on various fronts, and I’m trying really hard to ‘let go’ of some of the frustrations knowing there’s no quick fix for some of the blindingly surreal influences and disruptive crapola eroding kids’ psyches. I'm 'letting go,' to try to see past Nicki Minaj-style hyper-sexualized cues to instead celebrate the pendulum swing … [Read more...]
Letting Go of 2010: Thoughts On Media Messaging
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