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• Friday, November 4, 2005 05:35 PM

  Am I a female misogynist?

  "Am I a female misogynist?" Yes. "Are you a feminist?" Nay, you're too immature, maybe someday. I'm not sure you want to find interesting and thoughtful women because you may be unsure you measure up to them. I'm living proof you can find bright, interesting and thoughtful women (and men) with little effort. Try getting involved in your community - volunteer for a campaign, run a campaign, run for office, volunteer at the Blood Center or the Botanical Center, start a community garden, plant trees, petition city hall, mentor in an ESL program, be a Big Sister or volunteer with the Girls Scouts, join your neighbor association, join the local film society or cycle club or travel far and wide. The world is full of wonder women who will challenge your mind and brighten your day. I've met my dearest friends on the bus going to an ERA March, volunteering at Planned Parenthood, working in campaigns for progressive candidates, walking my dog, working in public gardens as a Master Gardener and in the Scottish Heritage Society. Although a few of us work for major corporations, most of my friends work in the public sector - teaching, organizing, lobbying. Now get off your butt and do something to make yourself interesting to those wonderful women. You might have a change in heart.

  —Simone Read Simone's other letters
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