As usual, we start with last month's Snarl about child pageants--
"When I see those images of those little girls on TV dressed up to look like an adult woman I get a sick feeling inside. Won't she have the rest of her life to feel that kind of pressure? When is she ever going to get the chance to just be a kid?"
"I think people make way too big of a deal about pageants. I have been in a couple and enjoyed all of them greatly. From them I received poise and self confidence. I become extremely insulted when people don't give respect to pageant contestents. They work very hard to get sponsor fees, usually at least $350. Also pageants aren't based on just looks. I usually find that the people who insult pageants are jealous or upset they could never get into them!"
"I think the parents who push thier kids into stuff like this ought to take a look at their own lives and see what's missing that they need to do this to their kids!"
And the rest of Grrowl!...
"I think that your Magazine is one of the best (out of the
few) spots for girls to express their feelings, and to read
about things that make them feel better and less insecure
about themselves!!"
"This is an awesome way of expressing your feelings about everyday life. Women should do this more often. I recently intiated a women club in my dorm at college. One day I just decided that there are problems that women have that need some talking about. The only person eho can really oftewn understand what you are going through (besides you) is another woman.
Anyway, every Wednesday night the women in my dorm get together and talk about the problems that we have and we make sure that it is completely and totally confidential. I always say before the meeting if you hear anything in here that you can't keep your mouth closed about then get up and walk out. So that everyone will feel that they are their secrets are completely and totally safe with everyone in that room."
"Well....all i can really say is...I love it... neat writing in here! I'm in love with you guys!!! Thanks for being so intresting!"
"The essay "The Parts You Leave Behind" REALLY grabbed my attention. I couldn't believe it-- a few years ago, someone actually picked me out and recognized me from kindergarten. What a strange thing... Must be some cosmic significance here or something. : )"
"I *really* liked "Girls' Night Out" in this issue. You *will* keep Grrrowl fans' updated on the move, will you? I'd *hate* to have to search the 'net for it."
[Ed Note:] Due to "technical difficulties", we're not moving for another month. There will be e-mail announcements sent out, as well as a pointer from this location.
"I have been reading some of the letters & feelings expressed. I am excited to see things that I feel being written. Women need a place & media to put forth their thoughts. I am 53. Have been on Internet for 1 1/2 yrs. Internet & the world are both mainly male dominions in which I reside. Married 36 years - every one of the "too's" - that is me. Keep up the inspiration so the next generation of women can be better prepared for residing in the world in which we live."