Happy International Women's Day!

My favorite woman this year . . .

And don't lie, she's yours too.

Was Freida Pinto not the coolest, smartest, most talented, and best dressed person at the Oscars this year?

Ok , she wasn't.
There was a definite tie.

I love that I did not understand the last part of Penelope Cruz's acceptance speech. I love that it reminded the non-bi-lingual sector of viewers that there is a larger world out there and that world does not revolve around the english speaking population.

Well, actually, it does . . . For now . . . Unfortunately. But her speech did remind me that guess what, there are more ways than one to express love and appreciation and devotion to family, friends, and fans while on national television. And they don't have to include a foam finger or a jumbo tron.

Love the flava happenin' in this ever changin' world.

And while you revel in the wonderfulness that is us, remember there are those who still suffer in this world.

I know you know this. And I know you know that I know you know this. (will that Albert and Costello meme ever die?)

But in case you need a reminder. Here's an article. It's a short one, I promise. And it's different in that is gives you tools on what to do and how to help.

So to all my homegirls, BFFs, frenemies, and even that grouchy gal I talked to at Foodland last night, I hope you have a wonderful day. And while I'm not sure how my favorite poem exactly ties into the tenor of this post, I want to share it anyway:

"All blood is menstrual blood."

JUST KIDDING. Ok, that really is a poem though! Isn't it hilarious? So not my favorite. Nonetheless, it makes me laugh and blush, and laugh some more. (Because the author is serious!!).

Here's my real favorite poem:

i swear it to you
i swear it on my common woman's head
the common woman
is as common as a loaf of bread
. . . and will rise.