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11.1 | (Credits) | MOSAIC::TARBET | | Tue May 31 1988 16:34 | 3 |
| I really can't figure out to whom we owe this topic, so many of
us asked for this or that bit of information. Certainly Angeline
Jovan was one of the first, so perhaps she deserves most credit.
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11.2 | Acton-area Resource Handbook | DINER::SHUBIN | So, when's lunch? | Tue Jun 14 1988 12:22 | 13 |
|
The Office for Children in Acton, MA is putting together a new handbook
on local resources. All I know for sure is that The Community Supper
(serving meals and distributing groceries and clothing) will be listed,
because I'm the publicity director and sent in my listing this morning.
The previous edition had listing ranging from rape hotlines to mothers'
groups. Listings for elders' organizations, welfare-type organizations,
how to report or deal with various kinds of abuse should also be
listed. The new edition should be going to the printer by the end of
this month. The number for the Office is 617/264-0314.
-- hs
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11.3 | Need Tee shirt source | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Tue Jun 14 1988 12:56 | 8 |
| Looking for two tee shirts for friends:
1) "I'd rather be smashing the patriarchy" (rumor has it that this
comes in purple) *sigh*
2) "Out for good"
Anyone know where I can find these?
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11.4 | t-shirts | RAINBO::IANNUZZO | Catherine T. | Tue Jun 14 1988 13:32 | 9 |
| re: .3
"Out for good" was last year's Gay Pride theme, so probably what your
friends are looking for is the Official 1987 Gay Pride T-shirt. You *may* be
able to get one by writing to the Boston Pride Committee. Let me see if
I can scrounge their address.
As for the other, I think I've seen it but can't remember where.
Have you tried New Words and Womancrafts?
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11.5 | Dentist | NAAD::SPENCER | Holly Spencer | Tue Jun 14 1988 15:36 | 20 |
| Dr. M.V. Pasquantonio is a superb dentist in the Maynard
area. She is at 47 Lower Nason (parking lot side) at 897-6873.
Dr. Pasquantonio is definitely the best dentist I have
ever had. She's got a program that includes a lot of education,
testing, and practice, so you've got to be willing to spend time,
effort, and sometimes expense, but the result is worth it. I
had heard of oramedics, and it sounded like a good way to take
charge of your own destiny in health. Actually doing it is
another matter!
After learning the techniques, and cleaning up a
lactobacillus overload, I ended up with a single cavity in 5 years!
A record for me. Plus, I went from 4-5 colds per year to 1.
I am amazed and pleased at the quality and attention of her service,
and the results.
I recommend her heartily for those determined to be
in good health. Now that I've moved, does anyone know of
someone comparable in the Newton-Brookline-Cambridge area?
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11.6 | Looking for a therapist | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Wed Jun 15 1988 10:15 | 13 |
| This note is being entered for a member of our community who wishes to
remain anonymous.
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I live in the Greater Maynard Area and am looking for a loving, honest
therapist with a strong feminist streak and a sense of humor. I'd like
to major in relationships and orientation, and occasionally minor in my
dysfunctional family of origin. I strongly prefer a woman.
Thanks.
"Julie"
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11.7 | Sensitivity is her speciality.... | RUAUU::GARDNER | | Wed Jun 15 1988 14:11 | 26 |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> I live in the Greater Maynard Area and am looking for a loving, honest
> therapist with a strong feminist streak and a sense of humor. I'd like
> to major in relationships and orientation, and occasionally minor in my
> dysfunctional family of origin. I strongly prefer a woman.
> Thanks.
> "Julie"
For "Julie" or anyone else.......
Dr. Barbara E. Hollerorth
Mass Licensed Psychologist
Natick Office: 653-2514
Boston Office: 257-5087
A sensitive caring individual who would meet your needs as
you have described them.
justme....jacqui
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11.8 | sources for Women's Music | LDP::SCHNEIDER | | Thu Jun 16 1988 00:36 | 15 |
| Ladyslipper, Inc.
P.O. Box 3130
Durham, NC 27705
Write 'em for an absolutely AMAZING catalog of music by women.
You'll be glad you did.
For those in the greater Boston area (at least out to I-495):
"Women in Music", a radio program on WERS, 88.9 on your FM dial,
6AM (!) Saturdays.
(I'll move this to a better note if one turns up. Or, dear mods,
feel free to move it for me.)
Chuck
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11.9 | OB/GYN needed in MANCHESTER, NH | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Thu Jun 16 1988 11:14 | 20 |
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SCENIC::SMITH "this is a test..." 13 lines 16-JUN-1988 09:58
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Can someone recommend an ob/gyn in Manchester, NH? I have been
going to Dr. Bruno in Salem, but when I called to schedule my annual
about 3 weeks ago, I was told his next opening was in October!
Although I feel extremely comfortable with Dr. Bruno, and I would
highly recommend him, I really don't want to wait that long and
since I live in Manchester, I thought it would be a good time to
switch. I would prefer an individual as opposed to a group/clinic.
Ideally, I would likea doctor who will treat me like a person and not
just part of the herd...
Thanks for any referrals.
Donna
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11.10 | Looking for a Divorce/Separtation Support Group | METOO::LEEDBERG | | Thu Jun 30 1988 11:12 | 15 |
|
I have a friend who is going through a divorce/separation and would
like to join a support group for people going through the same.
If you know of any groups in the Boston area or within DEC, please
let me know by either responding to this note or by sending me mail
METOO::LEEDBERG.
_peggy
(-)
|
The Goddess is in everyone.
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11.11 | Boston Area support group for women who have been raped | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Sun Aug 07 1988 15:45 | 7 |
| [announcement in Sojourner. Sorry, no phone number was listed.]
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center will hold a fourteen-week support
group for women who have been raped. The group is geared to the
needs of women who have come through the initial crisis and are
trying to work through longer-term issues. The group will begin
in September and is free to all participants.
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11.12 | More Info on BARCC | CECV01::ADEM | | Tue Aug 23 1988 13:53 | 16 |
| More information on the rape support group run by BARCC:
The group will consist of 6 to 8 survivors and two facilitators
(who are responsible for attending to process and checking in on
the survivors). The group runs for 14 weeks and is held once each
week for 1 1/2 hours. The group is appropriate for women whose
rape experience occurred one or more years ago. Women are STRONGLY
encouraged to attend every session. Women attending must committ
to missing no more than two sessions. The group is topic oriented
and the group decides together what those topics will be.
For more information leave a message for Fran at the business office
for BARCC (492-8306).
Melanie (current BARCC member)
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11.13 | Dentist in Boston | PRYDE::ERVIN | | Tue Aug 23 1988 14:06 | 13 |
| re: .5
For a wonderful dentist in the greater Boston area...
Pamela Westrom on Commonwealth Ave (just out of Kenmore Sq. heading
toward downtown)
re: .10
For support groups re: divorce...have you checked out the Women's
Center in Cambridge? They have all sorts of groups going on.
Sojourner and GCN carry listings of activities at the Women's Center.
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11.14 | OB/Gyn -- Eastern Massachusetts | MOSAIC::TARBET | | Tue Sep 13 1988 12:25 | 3 |
| Please see 170.* for eastern-Mass OB/Gyn refs.
=maggie
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11.15 | counselling | WMOIS::B_REINKE | As true as water, as true as light | Fri Sep 16 1988 11:00 | 4 |
| Please see 189.* for requests for finding counselling of
a specific type.
Bonnie
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11.16 | Underwear/Clothes | LEZAH::BOBBITT | got to crack this ice and fly... | Fri Oct 07 1988 11:38 | 5 |
| Please see 236.* for recommendations on places to buy women's clothes
and underclothes.
-Jody
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11.17 | Books about transplants needed | GADOL::LANGFELDT | Sharon, DTN:297-2922 | Thu Oct 13 1988 09:30 | 15 |
|
I have a young friend (she's 8) who will be undergoing a kidney
transplant sometime in the next 6-12 months. I would like to
find some books for both her and her mother about the topic, ranging
from "I/we've been through it" to more something more technical
(the mother is a nurse).
Can anyone recommend a bookstore in the Boston area that I could
call or visit?
Thanks,
Sharon
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11.18 | Finding books | CADSE::BAUGHMAN | Mary Baughman | Thu Oct 13 1988 14:44 | 15 |
| For technical books, the college and medical school book stores
are probably your best bet. The Harvard Coop has a wide selection
of books for general readers. Wordsworth in Cambridge is also very
good.
One way to identify the books that are available is to consult the
reference librarian at your public library. Then you can look for the
books in stores or have the stores order them for you. You can also
call the Boston Public Library (617-536-5400) and get information over
the phone. Ask for Children's Reference (for books for the patient)
and Humanities Reference. They may also have a Medical Reference
Department.
Good luck.
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11.19 | Dermatologist needed | APEHUB::STHILAIRE | Food, Shelter & Rhinestones | Tue Nov 01 1988 14:41 | 13 |
| Does anyone know of a good dermatologist in either the Maynard/Acton
area (where I work) or the Leominster/Fitchburg area (where I'm
currently living)? (I don't care if it's a man or a woman.)
I've never had occasion to need one before and have only been living
in the Leominster area since January so I have no idea where to
go. I have a strange, slightly itchy, red rash which seems to be
getting worse so.... My neck looks like it has about 15 hickeys
on it, but that's not what it is :-).....
Lorna
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11.20 | Dr. Wilgram! | BOEHM::C_SANDSTROM | | Tue Nov 01 1988 17:18 | 15 |
|
Dr. George Wilgram (sorry, don't have his number handy). He's located
in Concord near Emerson Hospital in the John Cumings medical building
(intersection of Rt 2 and Nine Acre Corner). I think he also has an
office at Nashoba Hospital in Ayer one or two days a week so he's
pretty close to both your home and work. He is a wonderful older
gentleman that treats his patients with respect and caring, not like
cattle to be moved through in a hurry. Skin problems can be difficult
to diagnose - I had been to several physicians and Dr. Wilgram was the
only one to take care of it. He even sent a followup letter to my
regular doctor detailing what he found and the prescription given so my
records would be complete (he even sent me a copy) all around. I was
impressed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Conni
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11.21 | "Postcards on Women's History and Culture" | LDP::SCHNEIDER | possessive of THEY = THEIR | Tue Nov 01 1988 22:04 | 13 |
| Helaine Victoria Press
411 East 4th Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 331-0444
Mail/phone order. Herstory Museum at the same address, open
12-6 Tuesday through Thursday & Saturday, 1-7 Friday.
They have a couple of cool T-shirts as well. This seems to be another
neat spinoff of getting on the Ladyslipper mailing list. Some great
Xmas shopping here!
Chuck
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11.22 | Maybe we were both having a bad day... | NAC::BENCE | Shetland Pony School of Problem Solving | Wed Nov 02 1988 11:12 | 16 |
| re .20
I would not have mentioned it here, but since his name has been
mentioned, I feel I must comment.
I, on the other hand, had an unfortunate encounter with Dr. Wilgram
last winter involving the diagnosis and treatment of a severe skin
rash. I found him to be quite authoritarian and dismissive of any
information I tried to volunteer on the origins of the rash. In my
opinion, he responded to my questions about his chosen treatment as if I
was questioning his medical credentials. I am not challenging his
expertise here, but I was very put off by his negative reaction to
my questions.
My particular conflict (and rash) were cleared up by finding another
physician.
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11.23 | may as well have some options | APEHUB::STHILAIRE | Food, Shelter & Rhinestones | Wed Nov 02 1988 11:45 | 7 |
| Re .22, would you mind saying who you finally went to to clear it
up?
Thanks,
Lorna
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11.24 | | IAMOK::MITCHELL | Irresistible Impulse | Wed Nov 02 1988 11:58 | 3 |
| Dr. John E. LeDonne in Fitchburg is very good.
He's located at 11 Electric Ave, Fitchburg Ma
Phone number is 508-345-1222
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11.25 | but that's another story... | NAC::BENCE | Shetland Pony School of Problem Solving | Wed Nov 02 1988 17:09 | 5 |
| re .23
After my encounter with Dr. Wilgram, I returned to the doctor who
made the referral. He was not a dermatologist.
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11.26 | Women in Science 1989 calendar | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Mon Nov 07 1988 12:33 | 51 |
| Received over the network -- reproduced from a flyer that the
Association for Women in Science, Detroit chapter sent out to all AWIS
members:
*****************************************************************
WOMEN IN SCIENCE
1989 Calendar
Presented by The Association for Women in Science, Detroit area chapter
in conjunction with The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.
This 14-month calendar contains photographs and biographical sketches
of 15 recipients of the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame Life Achievement
Award. While these scientists were all Michigan natives or were
residents of that state for much of their professional lives, they
represent hundreds of other pioneers and experts throughout the world
whose names do not appear, but whose contributions to science, medicine
and community service are no less significant. Among those women
included in this calendar are the developers of pertussis vaccine, the
first woman commissioned in the United States Army Medical Corps, and a
world-renowned neuroanatomist.
WOMEN IN SCIENCE is a great gift idea and a superb consciousness
raising tool. Buy one for yourself, your friend, a colleague or your
boss -- anyone who may need to be reminded of women's contributions in
science.
*****************************************************************
Order your 1989 WOMEN IN SCIENCE calendar now!
Enclose $10.00 (includes postage and handling) for each calendar ordered.
Make checks/money orders payable to AWIS-DAC.
Send to: 1989 Calendar, The Association for Women in Science,
Detroit Area Chapter, P.O. Box 721072A, Berkley, MI 48072.
Please send me _______ calendar(s) at $10.00 each (includes postage and
handling). Enclosed is my check/money order for a total of $ _________.
Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________ State:_________ Zip:___________
PLEASE POST FLYER
REPRODUCE ORDER BLANK IF ADDITIONAL COPIES NEEDED
*****************************************************************
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11.27 | pointer | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Mon Nov 07 1988 14:25 | 2 |
| see note 281 for therapist recommendations in the metrowest (boston)
area.
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11.28 | Dentists: 310.* | RAINBO::TARBET | | Tue Nov 29 1988 09:47 | 1 |
|
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11.29 | More tee-shirts | SSDEVO::YOUNGER | Never dream with a cynic | Thu Dec 08 1988 14:16 | 8 |
| I'm looking for a tee-shirt that says "The more I see of men, the
more I love my cat!"
Since I'm in Colorado, I either need a place in Colorado or one
that does mail order.
Elizabeth
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11.30 | in the Springs | NOETIC::KOLBE | The dilettante debutante | Fri Dec 09 1988 19:29 | 2 |
|
Try Mushroom Monday's in Manitou. liesl
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11.31 | | STC::HEFFELFINGER | Aliens made me write this. | Sat Dec 10 1988 17:20 | 12 |
| I believe that I have at least two catlogs that have this
shirt. I think they are a Pet catalog (things for pets and about
pets) and Mellow Mail. (I'm not sure how we got on the mailing
list for this one, but if the men of this community ever want
underpants that say "Here's the Beef" on the front and "Here's the
buns" on the back, I know where you can get them. :-) )
I'll try to remeber to look at them when when I get home and
I'll post addresses of I find a catalog with it.
tlh
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11.32 | Model Mugging | HYDRA::LARU | Let's get metaphysical | Mon Dec 12 1988 13:50 | 40 |
| Model Mugging: Women's Self Defense and Empowerment
Choosing Not to Be a Victim
Model Mugging is a highly specialized training that teaches
women effective self protection skills through learning
how to deliver full-force knockout blows against a heavily
padded, specially trained mock assailant (the "model mugger").
The strategies and techniques are base on 16 years of extensive
research into the most common methods tht muggers and sexual
assailants (both strangers and acquaintances) actually use
when assaulting women -- including the use of verbal intimidation
and abuse.
During a total of 24 hours of training, women learn to turn fear
and panic into action, to recondition freezing and flailing
responses, and to use their voices and bodies to set boundaries
and "stand their ground." Highly trained female and male
instructors with experience in martial arts, group facilitation,
and counseling work as a team to provide a safe and supportive
environment. For women who have been physically or sexually
violated, the course can expedite their recovery process and help
them regain strength and dignity. Over 6,000 women nationwide between
the ages of 11 and 73, with varying degrees of physical abilities,
who have taken the Model Mugging program report increased ability
to recognize and make choices, set boundaries, resolve conflicts,
and act confidently.
W2852 An Intensive Training
Thu Jan 5, 6pm - 11pm
Sat Jan 7, 2pm - 630pm
Thu Jan 12, 6pm - 10pm
Sat Jan 14, 12noon - 630pm
Thu Jan 19, 6pm - 11pm
tuition $385 MC, VISA
Interface
550 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02172
617 924-1100
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11.33 | adventures for women | HYDRA::LARU | Let's get metaphysical | Mon Dec 12 1988 13:59 | 16 |
| Earthwise
Adventures for Women
23 Mt Nebo Road
Newtown Conn, 06420
203 426-6092
offers several winter weekend programs for women, among them:
Skinny Skiing - beginner
Winter Camping - Introductory
Making New Tracks - Beginner Snowshoeing
Nordic Adventure - Introductory
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11.34 | Where women win the Iditarod | ULTRA::ZURKO | Words like winter snowflakes | Tue Jan 03 1989 15:59 | 15 |
| Pg 10 of Oct/Nov/Dec '88 National Times (NOW paper):
Alaska, Where men are men and women win the Iditarod
Sweatshirts
White on black, navy, royal blue or purple, red, green -
S, M, L, X -
$17 inc s/h.
Bellisle Advertising, 4229 S. Westnedge Ave,.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
616-349-2600
This is for Aaron (whose name I've forgot and deleted) in particular. Hope
you're out there!
Mez
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11.36 | Letters to Ms. are in Cambridge! | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Fri Jan 13 1989 21:04 | 14 |
| I've just started reading "Letters to Ms.: 1972-1987" and discovered
that the Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe College owns the collections
of Letters to Ms.! Not only that, but I believe that the Digital
Library has guest privileges at the S.L. So those of us who live near
Boston can go to this library and study the collection.
A little about the book: It's edited by Mary Thom and published
by Henry Holt in 1987. The letters are funny and sad, they speak
of isolation and connectedness, and touch on nearly as many topics
as the notes in this file. They speak of lifetime ambitions, sudden
understandings, evolving relationships, and new ways of being. Highly
recommended.
Liz
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11.37 | More on Schlesinger Library | NAC::BENCE | Shetland Pony School of Problem Solving | Mon Jan 16 1989 10:10 | 10 |
|
The Schlesinger Library of Women Studies is a research library
(no take-out) and is, I believe, open to the public. They've
recently renovated their building (in Radcliffe Yard opposite
Cambridge Common on Garden Street). The collection also includes
the Julia Child Room, a collection of some 5000 cookbooks.
I'll post hours and further details of the collection tomorrow.
cathy
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11.38 | Needed: attorney | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Thu Jan 26 1989 13:40 | 12 |
| I'm entering this note for a member of our community who wishes
to remain anonymous for now. If you'd like to send this person a
mail message, please send it to me and indicate whether it should
be forwarded anonymously or with your name attached.
Liz
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I'm looking for a feminist attorney in the Eastern Mass. area,
preferably with experience or a specialty in sexual harrassment
cases.
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11.39 | Heathsource References... | SENIOR::LENNON | | Wed Feb 01 1989 13:13 | 9 |
| Is there anyone out there who are members of Heathsource, an HMO
in NH, who could recommend a good doctor in the Manchester area?
I'm very dissatisfied with my present one. I need one who is in
favor of psychiatric treatment, since I would like to resume therapy
and the primary care physician acts as the gatekeeper.
Also any good references for therapists in that area?
Thx,
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11.40 | Digital plan? | ULTRA::WITTENBERG | Secure Systems for Insecure People | Wed Feb 01 1989 14:02 | 6 |
| Rather than find a doctor who will recommend psychiatric
treatment, which may be hard to do, you might want to switch to
Hancock (er, The Digital Medical plan), which covers a large
fraction of the cost of psychiatric therapy.
--David
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11.41 | Radcliffe Career Services | MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE | Purple power! | Wed Feb 08 1989 11:03 | 23 |
|
This just in from Margaret Meehan (delni::m_meehan)
about the Radcliffe Career Services. Sounds interesting.
Liz
---------------------------
Subj: career stuff
Hi Liz
Here is the info I was talking about last night:
Radcliffe Career Services
10 Garden Street
Cambridge. MA 02138
(617)495-8631
Their brochure says that it is "for women in the greater Boston community".
They have workshops, individual counseling, a career resource library
and job listings. If you call them they will mail you their brochures
right away. I will probably use some of their services myself.
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11.42 | Discussion of Nashua OB/GYNs | LEZAH::BOBBITT | invictus maneo | Thu Mar 16 1989 15:12 | 5 |
| there is a discussion in topic 507 of DES-informed ob/gyns in the
Nashua, NH area.
-Jody
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11.43 | Books | BOOTES::IWANOWICZ | deacons are permanent | Wed Mar 22 1989 14:48 | 14 |
| We received a flyer in the mail advertising a new book being
published by the Roundtable Press, in Wellesley, Ma. The book
is .. ' Sacred Dimesions of Women's Experiences'. Linda Weltner
who has a weekly column in the Boston Globe is one of the
contributors to the book as well as people like Carol Christ,
Elisabeth Dodson-Gray...
Anyone familiar with the book ?
Anyone know anything about Roundtable Press?
Thanks....... Mike
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11.44 | South End Press | WMOIS::B_REINKE | If you are a dreamer, come in.. | Thu Mar 23 1989 16:23 | 53 |
| information sent to me by mail
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Subj: Group Messages 1921 to 1925
March 14, 1989 Message 1921 from a.e.mossberg
Subject: More books..
I just got a catalog of books rom South End Press and a large number
of their offerings are feminist-related. Here are some titles that
look interesting:
A Dream Compels Us: Voices of Salvadoran Women [various]
Women Under Attack: Victories, Backlash, and the Fight for
Reproductive Freedom by the CARASA
collective
Talking Back: Thinking Feminist, Thinking Black by bell hooks
Regulating the Lives of Women by Mimi Abramovitz
Mink Coats Don't Trickle Down [various members
of the Center for
Popular Economics]
Poverty in the American Dream: Women and Children First by Stallard, Ehrenreich,
and Sklar
Women in the Global Factory by Fuentes & Sklar
Loudcracks/Softhearts by Jean Lozoraitis
Ain't I a Woman by bell hooks
Beauty Secrets: Women and the Politics of Appearance by Wendy Chapkis
Bestializing the Human Female by Margot Sims
Common Differences: Conflict in Black and White Feminist
Perspectives by Joseph & Lewis
A Creative Tension: Key Issues of Socialist Feminism [various]
etc,etc,etc. That's just a few that caught my eye. Some have
already been mentioned. The only one I've read is _Mink Coats..._,
though I've ordered a couple of those above this afternoon. A
catalog is available from South End if you call 800-533-8478. I
find them to be an excellent publisher.
aem
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11.45 | Sacred Dimensions of Women's Experience | FOOZLE::WHITE | Natural Woman | Thu Mar 23 1989 18:38 | 30 |
| re .43
I know lots about the book, since I was involved from the time
we conceived the idea. Of course I think it is a landmark
contribution, and other superlatives. It is certainly the first
book that has described women's feelings about the significance of
some everyday experiences.
Back to facts. I am a participant in the Theological Opportunities
Program at Harvard Divinity School. This is an ongoing group of
women who explore issues in our own lives. From our shared
experience we draw themes for two lecture series per year. Sacred
Dimensions of Women's Experience was a lecture series that came out
of discussions that for many women there are life experiences we
find awesome and sacred, which are not recognized and honored by
our religions. Topics include giving birth, caregiving a failing
parent, creating a welcoming home, housework as meditation...
The book consists of those lectures, plus additional essays we
invited authors to write, and one essay on our process as sacred
- listening ourselves into speech.
Roundtable Press is a small, privately owned business that publishes
a few books on women's issues and the environment.
Send me mail if you want more information
Pat
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11.47 | Women Outdoors | NATASH::MOORE | Reality is just a collective hunch. | Thu Apr 06 1989 14:46 | 69 |
| An organization that I've been thinking for awhile I should let women
in this file know about is Women Outdoors. When I first moved to the
Boston area 8 yrs ago, I stumbled upon WO, and it's been an important
part of my community and my life ever since. I've met some terrific
friends and some really inspiring women in it, learned outdoor skills
(like x-c skiing), and found it to be a *very* supportive atmosphere
for stretching myself not only in outdoor activities, but especially
in leadership skills. This is not a bunch of "outdoor jocks"; the
skill levels, abilities, and interests of members are definitely
varied. It's also an easy org for new people to feel welcome in; there
are almost always other newcomers at any event.
I should confess up front that I'm not in the least objective about
this org.; I've been on the Board of Directors for 7 years, as
treasurer for 3 and then as president for 3. I'm about to end my last
term on the Board, but I'll continue to be involved in WO.
WO is a national org., with 700 members, and 21 chapters (called regions)
in 13 states. There is a greater concentration in the Northeast, where
WO was born.
Examples of trips and activities I've done with WO include camping,
hiking, birding, a weekend biking trip on Martha's Vineyard,
backpacking, skiing, canoeing, a new games day at the beach, and
others. A major annual event is the Gathering, for which I'll give info
separately in a note in the Coming Events topic. Every couple of
months or so, each region meets to plan its calendar of activities.
All trips are led by WO members; it's a volunteer org.
From the magazine (produced quarterly):
" WO was incorporated in 1980 to provide a clearinghouse for women
whose vocation or avocation lay in the outdoors.
"With WO you can
- Develop your outdoor skills
- Expand your leadership potential
- Promote environmental awareness
- Join a group of women who share similar interests and goals.
We are a "growing network of women who through the outdoors are
building bridges between members of diverse outdoor skills, ages,
lifestyles and cultures."
"A WO membership entitles you to:
-Participate locally in day activities, weekend trips, slide shows,
and meetings.
- Attend regional gatherings, workshops, skill building seminars,
leadership training weekends and extended trips.
- Become a part of our national network of outdoor women, receive
the quarterly WO magazine, become eligible for scholarships to
participate in other organized activities,"..." and connect with other
women."
One more quote:
"WO strives to create an atmosphere of trust, safety and respect for
all women regardless of age, class, ethnicity, marital status, physical
ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or size. We encourage
each participant in WO to honor confidentiality and avoid making
assumptions about others."
If you want more info about WO, send mail to NATASH::MOORE. Please
provide your full home mailing address. I'll send a brochure with
membership application (membership is $15/yr), and a calendar of events
if you're in the greater Boston region, or the name of the closest
Regional Contact if you're not.
Susan
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11.48 | RE: LOOKING FOR THERAPIST | DNEAST::DUNTON_KATIE | | Thu Apr 13 1989 16:23 | 12 |
| Re: 11.6
I am still talking to my therapist from where I used to live because
she is so wonderful. We have worked on all the things you mentioned,
and more other things than I ever dreamed of. I do not suggest
that you have a long-distance therapist, but perhaps she would be
a good resource person to ask about therapists in your area. Her
name is Herta Payson, and her address is Marina Towers, 76 West
Main St., Suite 314, Norwich, CT 06330. She is a feminist and a
psychotherapist. I hope this information is satisfactory. I would
like to remain anonymous, please.
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11.49 | NOW(National Organization for Women) news letter | VIDEO::LIEN | | Thu Apr 13 1989 17:31 | 10 |
| The Acton Chapter of NOW (National Organization for Women) publishes
a monthly news letter. Please send me your node name and mailstop if you
are interested in receiving a FREE copy of the newsletter.
The group also meets once a month in Acton elementary school.
I will notify whoever is interested in attending the meeting the date and
time for the meeting.
You can reach me at VIDEO::LIEN, dtn: 235-8472.
michele lien
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11.50 | Support Group: Women Who Love Too Much | RAINBO::TARBET | I'm the ERA | Thu Apr 27 1989 11:41 | 18 |
| ================================================================================
Note 559.0 Support Group, WL2M No replies
FRICK::HUTCHINS "Just Another Manic Monday" 13 lines 27-APR-1989 10:24
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A new support group for Women Who Love Too Much will be forming
on May 16 at St. Mark's Church (Leominster, MA).
The purpose of the group is to provide a supportive environment
for women to discuss the issues around relationships.
If you're interested in joining the group, please contact me for
details.
Since the church will not be charging us rent, there will no fee!
Judi
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11.51 | Change in location | FRECKL::HUTCHINS | Can you map to your subdirectories? | Wed May 10 1989 09:35 | 10 |
| Update to 11.50...
The support group will be meeting at the Pilgrim Congregational
Church, on West Street, in Leominster.
If you have any questions, please drop me a line!
Judi
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11.52 | WWL2M, May 23, Leominster | FRICK::HUTCHINS | If you want it, go after it... | Tue May 16 1989 16:00 | 8 |
| The support group for "Women Who Love Too Much" will be meeting
on May 23 at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Leominster, from
7:00-8:30 pm.
If you need directions, please let me know.
Judi
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11.53 | dance instruction | LEZAH::BOBBITT | seeking the balance | Wed May 24 1989 17:32 | 17 |
| <<< MOSAIC::$2$DJA6:[NOTES$LIBRARY]WOMANNOTES-V2.NOTE;1 >>>
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Note 11.54 Resources (title should state what kind) 54 of 54
LEZAH::SCANLON "I was so much older then..." 9 lines 22-MAY-1989 11:17
-< Belly-dance class in Sudbury! >-
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A friend of mine is offering a weekly egyptian-style belly-dance class in
Sudbury. She needs a few honest, eager students who are looking to learn
the ART of the dance. Also, those who are experienced and wish to brush
up on their techniques are welcome.
Please send me mail if you would like more information.
Take care,
Tara
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11.54 | I hearily recommend it! | EGYPT::SMITH | Passionate commitment to reasoned faith | Fri May 26 1989 17:34 | 15 |
| re: -1
I took belly-dancing for several years, and it is really great!
I took it both for the exercise and to "like my belly better!"
It is a fantastic *female* experience as well as being fun,
expressive, and artistic. I tried to do research on it in
the library, but there was little to be had. What I did find,
however, made me feel closer to the Middle Eastern women who
performed (and perform) this dance. I love going to party of people
of a culture where belly dancing is accepted as a natural folk
expression, done even by 4-year-olds and grandmothers -- and sometimes
by male/female couples -- without any of our American "naughty"
connotations!
Nancy
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11.55 | general Practitioner? | IAMOK::KOSKI | Why don't we do it in the water? | Mon Jun 12 1989 15:54 | 6 |
| There are a couple of notes for OB/GYN resources, I don't want/need to
wait 4 months for an appointment. Any pointers for a General
Practitioner (preferably female)? Concord, Marlboro or Fitch/Leominster
area. Hopefully with a smaller waiting list.
Gail
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11.56 | The Women's Center | MOSAIC::IANNUZZO | Catherine T. | Tue Jun 13 1989 07:29 | 54 |
| The Women's Center in Cambridge can be a valuable resource for women
in the greater Boston area. It's easy to forget it's there and what it
has to offer. Here's a list of the various rap groups that they have
going on right now:
Monday:
Battered Women's Support Group, 7:30-9pm
Disable Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, 6-8pm
Lesbian Rap, 8-10pm
Women's NA 12 Step, 7:30-9pm
Tuesday:
Women for Sobriety, 8-9:30pm
Lesbian 30+ rap, 7-8:30pm
Bisexual Women's rap, 7:30-10pm
Open Discussion for Deaf Women with Incest Histories
(2nd & 4th Tuesday, facilitated on 4th Tues.) 7-9pm
Wednesday:
Everywoman's Discussion Group, 7-9pm
Writers Support Group, 7:30-9:39pm
Lesbian Al-Anon (w/childcare) 6:30-8pm
Healing Through Art for Incest Survivors (1st Wed/month) 7-10pm
Lesbian Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (1st,3rd Wed/month) 7pm
Lesbian Partners of Incest Survivors (2nd & 4th Wed/month) 8-9:30pm
Politics of Fat (2nd & 4th Wed/month) 7:30-9:30pm
Thursday:
Incest Survivors Group, 7:30-9:39pm
Birthmothers (women who have surrendered their children to adoption)
(1st & 3rd Thurs/month) 7:30-9:30pm
Lesbians Choosing Children (w/childcare), 7:30pm
Facilitated Open Discussion for Incest Survivors (3rd Thurs/month)
7:30-9:15pm
Friday:
Lesbian Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (2nd & 4th Fri/month) 7pm
Saturday:
Women's Writing Group, 12-2pm
The Women's Center is open to all women, Monday-Thursday 10am-10pm,
Friday 10am-8pm (Coffeehouse 8pm-midnight), Saturday 11am-2pm.
1st floor wheelchair accessible. 46 Pleasant St, Cambridge,
617-354-8807 (TTY/voice).
The coffeehouse schedule for this month:
June 16: Mary Knapp sings original acoustic folk ballads
June 23: Musical evening with Eve Goodman
June 30: Robin Field sings blues & country music
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11.57 | Lesbian/Gay Helpline | MOSAIC::IANNUZZO | Catherine T. | Tue Jun 13 1989 07:46 | 3 |
| There is a lesbian/gay helpline run by the Fenway Community Health
Center that provides general info, referrals, and some telephone counselling.
The number is 617-267-9001. It is staffed Mon-Fri from 6 pm - 11 pm.
|
11.58 | Ordinary bookstore has books for survivors | BOLT::MINOW | Pere Ubu is coming soon, are you ready? | Tue Jul 18 1989 22:47 | 17 |
| My local bookstore is located in Belmont, which the Globe calls "Boston's
most boring suburb."
Boring as it may, they have a separate section for "Recovery" books: books
for alcoholics, children of same, rape victims, incest survivors, etc.
I don't know if this means that "survivors" have "come out of the closet"
(something we've seen in Womannotes) and become a big enough market that
the paperback publishers are targetting books, or whether it's a personal
action by one of the bookstore's employees.
The store is located in Belmont Center, down the block from Filene's and
Bildner's. From Rt. 2, take Rt 60 (Pleasant St) South into Belmont, turning
left at the second stoplight (more-or-less one mile from Rt. 2) They're at
Reading International, 43 Leonard, Belmont.
Martin.
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11.59 | | SYSENG::BITTLE | Nancy Bittle - Hardware Engineer - LSEE; 223-7653 | Wed Jul 19 1989 02:36 | 15 |
|
Martin,
Thank you for posting the information about the bookstore in Belmont,
but I am very bothered by the way you worded the following:
> I don't know if this means that "survivors" have "come out of the
> closet" (something we've seen in Womannotes)
Maybe the truth hurts ... but though I feel some degree of shame for
both being raped and for some of the ways in which I am coping with its
side effects, I do not feel like I came out of a closet.
I spoke when I was ready.
nancy b.
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11.60 | | BOLT::MINOW | Pere Ubu is coming soon, are you ready? | Wed Jul 19 1989 09:50 | 19 |
| re: .59:
Sorry, I meant "come out of the closet" as a positive response to
a traumatic experience: up until very recently, people did not
talk about being raped, beaten by their spouses, or abused as children.
The fact that enough books can be published to fill a rack in a
suburban bookstore -- and can apparently find customers who are
not embarrassed to hand a book on such a sensitive topic to a clerk
suggests that we are now willing to admit the existance of difficult
situations.
The fact that you (and Lee Tatistcheff) could write openly about what
happened to you in such a public forum may or may not have helped you
cope with the trauma, but I suspect it has helped others.
My apologies if my clumsy phrasing offended: that wasn't my intention.
Martin.
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11.61 | Swimsuits | SYSENG::BITTLE | Let the day begin. | Thu Aug 03 1989 04:38 | 14 |
|
Quickly! -- Before the summer-that-just-started ends --
Swimsuits like the ones I described in 623.47 can be ordered from:
River Runner Sports 1-800-551-5558
In the catalog I have they're on page 35. Call for the catalog or
send me mail if you want to borrow mine.
nancy b.
(who doesn't like seeing all the fall clothes catalogs in her mailbox!)
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11.62 | CPSR Newsletter; Fall '87 | ULTRA::ZURKO | Even in a dream, remember, ... | Mon Aug 14 1989 17:28 | 4 |
| In note 737 I referred to an article from The CPSR Newsletter, Vol 5, No. 3,
Fall 1987. I no longer have that article. But it did make a lasting impression
on me (as you can see). Is anyone else out there a CPSR member and a packrat?
Mez
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11.63 | Women of Color - a profile | SYSENG::BITTLE | Listening to sine waves | Wed Aug 16 1989 18:45 | 36 |
| From : "I Dream A World", National Geographic, July 1989
-Brian Lanker-
"My life for the past two years has been spent in the living rooms,
offices, kitchens, and backyards of some of the finest people it
has ever been my privilege to encounter. I have often been asked,
Why this project?
Why document the lives of 75 black women?
It is the result of my own growing awareness of the vast contribution
black women have made to this country and society, a contribution that
still seems to have gone largely unnoticed. All the women have dreamed
of a world -- to borrow from the Langston Hughes poem - not only better
for themselves but for generations to come, a world where character and
ability matter, not color or gender.
As they dreamed that world, they acted on those dreams,
and they changed America."
- - - - - - - - - -
Some of those profiled include:
o Barbara Jordan
o Alice Walker, author of the Color Purple
o Will Mae Ford Smith, mother of gospel music
o Wilma Rudolph, winner of 3 gold medals (I didn't know she had polio,too)
o Angela Yvonne Davis, political activist
o Clara McBride Hale, whose Harlem apartment houses drug-addicted babies
o Faye Wattleton, headed Planned Parenthood Federation of America
o Alexa Canady, first black female neurosurgeon in U.S.
Contact me if you'd like to borrow a copy of the article.
nancy b.
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11.64 | Support for bereaved parents | SALEM::LUPACCHINO | | Wed Aug 30 1989 23:17 | 7 |
|
Does anyone know of a group in the Boston area that provides support
for families who suffer the loss of a child through illness?
I think it's been mentioned in the file before.
Thanks,
Ann Marie
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11.65 | a thought, may not be correct | WMOIS::B_REINKE | If you are a dreamer, come in.. | Thu Aug 31 1989 00:46 | 8 |
| AM
this is off the top of my head, but, my memory comes up
with something like 'the compassionate friends'.
hope this is of some help
Bonnie
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11.66 | more than illness | TLE::RANDALL | living on another planet | Thu Aug 31 1989 15:13 | 10 |
| Yes, Compassionate Friends is an organization that supports
parents who have lost a child.
It's not just lost through illness, however -- it includes parents
of any child who died, no matter what age and no matter how. The
only person I know who's a member is a relative of a relative who
lost a son in an Army helicopter accident several years ago. She
recommends it to anyone who has lost a child.
--bonnie
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11.67 | Therapy group for women 40 - 60 | SCARY::M_DAVIS | Dictated, but not read. | Sun Sep 03 1989 11:11 | 20 |
|
WOMEN IN TRANSITION
Starting Wednesday, September 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
To include issues of mid-life change:
o separation/divorce
o widowhood
o career changes
o care of aging parents
o retirement
o menopause
o children leaving home
Group therapist: Ann Patch, MA, Adult Counseling Service
for more information, 603/ 668-4111
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
401 Cypress Street, Manchester, New Hampshire
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11.68 | Thanks for taking the time.... | SALEM::LUPACCHINO | | Mon Sep 04 1989 22:46 | 5 |
|
Thanks for sharing info re: "Compassionate Friends". I have passed
this along to friends who have just lost their 20 month old daughter.
Ann Marie
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11.69 | OUR OWN.....ta da!!!! | JURAN::GARDNER | justme....jacqui | Tue Sep 05 1989 10:12 | 10 |
|
Peggy Leedberg of the Central Mass. District Women and Religion
organization of the Unitarian Universalist Church will be co-
leading the CAKES FOR THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN ("A Seminar in
Feminist Thealogy") this Fall at the Hudson/Marlboro (MA)
UU Church in Hudson, MA. To obtain more information/input
on this course contact either Patrice McCabe at (508) 568-8977
or Sharon Salmela 562-2655.
justme....jacqui
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11.70 | Feminist publications | ULTRA::ZURKO | The quality of mercy is not strained | Thu Sep 07 1989 14:53 | 170 |
| From off the net:
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Someone requested info on Spare Rib, a British feminist magazine.
According to the Alternative Press Index, the address is
Spare Rib
27 Clerkenwell Close, London
EC1 OAT, England
Monthly, 10pounds
We get Spare Rib here at the library at Oberlin. I haven't really
taken a look at it, but it seems somewhat Ms'ish - very slick and
professional.
Some other feminist publications:
Connexions
4228 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
Quarterly, $12
Feminist Issues
Transactions Periodicals Consortium
Dept 8010, Rutgers University,
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Biannual, $15
Feminist Reviews
Dept. J, Association of Book Publishers (UK)
North Way, Andover, Hants,
SP10 5BE England
Triannual, $21
Feminist Studies
Womens Studies Program,
Univ of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Triannual, $21
(The above three are all excellent, particularly Reviews. They are
also very academic, research and theory oriented)
Feminist Teacher
442 Balantine Hall, Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN 47405
Triannual, $12
Healthsharing
14 Skey Lane,
Toronto, Ontario
M6J 3S4 Canada
Quarterly, $9 (Women and Health)
Hecate
P.O. Box 99, St. Lucia
Brisbane, Australia 4067
Biannual, $10 Australian
Heresies
P.O. Box 1306 Canal St. Station
New York, NY 10013
Biannual, $17/4 issues (Art)
Hypatia
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1437
Triannual, $20 (Philosophy)
Kick it Over
P.O. Box 5811, Stn A.
Toronto, Ontario
M5W 1P2 Canada
Quarterly, $7.50 (Primarily an Anarchist paper, but also listed as women's,)
Lesbian Contradiction
584 Castro Street #263,
San Francisco, CA 94114
Quarterly, $5.
National Now Times
National Organization for Women
1401 New York Ave, NW, Suite 800
Washington DC, 20005-2102
Bimonthly, $35 (Non-member rate)
New Directions for Women
108 w. Palisade Ave.
Englewood, NJ 07631
Bimonthly, $10
Off Our Backs
2423 18th St. NW. 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Monthly, $15 (One of my personal recommendations)
Peace and Freedom
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom,
1213 Race st. Philadelphia, PA 19107-1691
8 issues/$10.
Sage: A Scholarly Journal on Black Women
P.O. Box 42741, Atlanta, GA 30311-0741
Quarterly, $15.
Women's Review of Books
Wellesly College Center for research on Women,
828 Washington St, Wellesly, Ma.02181-8255
Monthly, $15
Womens Studies International Forum
Pergamon Journals, Inc.
Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523
Bimonthly, $40
Sinister Wisdom
P.O. Box 3252, Berkeley, Ca 94703
Quarterly, $15 (Lesbian)
and a few not in the Alternative Press Index...
UPFRONT
P.O. Box 2293, Washington DC, 20013
202/842-1189
$5 (Black Women)
Wellfare Mothers Voice
4504 N. 47 Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53218
I've seen about half of these. My recommendations are the three
Feminist academic journals, Connexions, Off Our Backs, Sinister
Wisdom, and Healthsharing. Hypatia is interesting if you're into
Philosophy. National Now Times gets the recommendation of some
close friends of mine for offering news of a feminist nature (and
Biweekly helps).
Also, Journals for which I do not have addresses, but think are
excellent - The Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion, and
Resources for Feminist Research (Canadian Based) Both are rather
academic, but offer very important research and ideas. One
particularly interesting article was in RFR about researching
Anti-feminist Women (I think it was fall 1988).
And of course there's Zeta, which is regularly carries articles of a
feminist nature, including a regular column by Bell Hooks entitled
"Sisters of the Yam." (Incidently I would recommend everyone read
Bell Hooks _Feminist Theory From Margin to Center_ - It's
practically required reading for any of the Intro Women's Studies
Courses at Oberlin and one of the most resounding critiques of the
feminist movement I've ever seen). Zeta has been mentioned here
before, and I add my praise to this truly excellent publication.
As a final note, there are a lot more feminist and alternative
publications than are listed here, or in the Alternative Press Index
for that matter, and I'm collecting a small database on what's
available. At the moment it is still fairly small, but I have found
some interesting tidbits, like a Lesbian magazine from Yugoslavia,
and the two I listed here. I would love to hear from people who
get, know of, publish, or run across alternative and radical
publications that aren't commonly known. If anyone has any names
lying around, I'd love to hear from you.
Also, I don't have access to Usenet or the SOC.MOTS.Whatever, so if
someone could send me a list of what is available in the way of
echoes on Women's or other similar issues through those, I'd be most
grateful. I know of a few lists similar to this - Sappho for
Lesbian/Bisexual women and another specificly for (and open only to)
Bisexual Women.
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11.71 | Hotline Numbers | LEZAH::BOBBITT | invictus maneo | Fri Sep 29 1989 10:57 | 24 |
| These are some "HOTLINE" numbers that were published in a local edition
of "HealthLine" (from DEC Health Services Department) in the Marlboro,
MA cluster. Many of these are national numbers.
HOTLINE PHONE # HOURS (Eastern Time)
AIDS 800-342-AIDS 24 hours
Alcohol & Drug abuse 800-ALCOHOL 24 hours
Allergy 800-727-5400 8:30am-8:30pm
Anorexia/Bulemia Edu Ctr 800-336-4797 24 hours
Auto Safety 800-424-9393 9 am - 5 pm
Boating Safety 800-368-5647 9 am - 5 pm
Cancer 800-422-6237 9 am - 5 pm
Child Find 800-I-AM-LOST 24 hours
Cocaine 800-COCAINE 24 hours
Consumer Product Safety 800-638-CPSC 9 am - 5 pm
Domestic Violence 800-333-7233 24 hours
Nat'l Headache Foundation 800-843-2256 9 am - 5 pm
Parents' Drug Info 800-241-7946 9 am - 5 pm
Parental Stress 800-632-8188 24 hours
Rape Crisis Center 508-485-RAPE 24 hours
Samaritans 617-247-0220 24 hours
Smokers Quitline 800-752-7444 9 am - 5 pm
Water Test Info 800-H20-TEST 9 am - 5 pm
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11.72 | | QUARK::LIONEL | Free advice is worth every cent | Wed Oct 04 1989 00:40 | 11 |
| Re: .71
The numbers with an exchange number ending in "2" are LIKELY
(but not guaranteed) to be in-state-only numbers. Unfortunately, it's
often hard to tell until you try calling them from elsewhere.
I note that the Nashua phone book has many Human Services numbers
listed on pages 2 and 3. Undoubtedly many other local phone books have
similar information.
Steve
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11.73 | Mass Women's Directory of Prof Assoc. & Networks | ULTRA::GUGEL | Adrenaline: my drug of choice | Fri Oct 06 1989 14:10 | 15 |
|
From the SWE Boston October newsletter comes this information:
The Massachusetts Women's Directory of Professional Associations
and Networks is now available from Women's Job Counseling Center
in Cambridge, Ma. It was published by WJCC to assist women in
their career searches. The directory has over 300 listings and
is indexed by categories. It costs $10. Contact WJCC at
(617)864-9097.
I haven't seen this, so I can't comment on what it is, how
useful it is, etc.
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11.74 | Women's Educational and Industrial Union | ULTRA::GUGEL | Adrenaline: my drug of choice | Fri Oct 06 1989 14:15 | 30 |
|
From the SWE Boston October newsletter comes this information:
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union, in Boston, offers
many career workshops. In October, workshops include:
October 4 5:30 pm How to Network
October 11 & 18 4:30 pm Understanding your MBTI
(Myer Briggs Type Indicator)
October 26 &
November 2 5:30 pm Bridging: A Two-Part Workshop
for Career Changers
October 11 -
November 15 5:30 pm Working in Midlife: A Support
Group for Women
Thursdays 5:30 pm Workshops for Job Hunters
October 5 Job Hunting Techniques
October 12 Resume Writing
October 19 Interviewing Skills
In addition, WEIU has a Career Resource Library which is free and
open to the public every day except Sunday. For more information,
and to register for workshops, call (617)536-5657.
I've never used WEIU for any reason, nor have I known anyone who
has, so I cannot comment on how good or useful their programs are
or their library is.
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11.75 | NYTimes article on Self-Help Abortion | HYDRA::LARU | goin' to graceland | Wed Oct 25 1989 16:19 | 29 |
| Monday's New York Times (Sept 23, 1989, pp B12) contains an article entitled
"Self-Help Abortion Movement Gains Momentum," byline Gina Kolata.
The article begins:
Concerned that abortion rights may be curtailed by the courts
or legislatures, scores of self-help groups around the
country are teaching women how to perform abortions on
thmeselves and each other.
It's too long to type in; if you are interested but cannot
locate a copy, i will make it available to you, but will not use
DEC intra-office mail...
The article lists the following resources:
Videotape, _No Turning Back_ which explains how to perform a suction
abortion, produced by Federation of Feminist Health Centers
Book _When Birth Control Fails_ by Ms. Gage, 1979, Speculum Press,
article in Outlook, September 1989 on methods of self-help abortion
Book _The Complete Cervical Cap Guide_ by Rebecca Chalker, 1987,
Harper & Row, contains a section on menstrual extraction.
/bruce
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11.76 | | WILKIE::KEITH | Real men double clutch | Fri Oct 27 1989 12:06 | 7 |
| RE -.1
I saw an item on the news the other night where the medical community
and NOW (I think it was them) were very much opposed to this Video
(assuming it was the some one as in the news report) for medical
reasons.
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11.77 | | HYDRA::LARU | goin' to graceland | Fri Oct 27 1989 14:51 | 16 |
| re .76:
The article talks about the opposition; the procedure is
not without controversy...
One of the motives behind the movement is that "many women
feel they should be prepared 'if the lid comes down,'"
a reference to restrictions that may take effect as a result
of the recent Supreme Court decision.
As this is the resources note, i think any discussion should take
place in a different note...
/bruce
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11.78 | Rosie the Riveter shirts | LEZAH::QUIRIY | Christine | Wed Jan 17 1990 19:17 | 22 |
|
From the Wireless catalogue, page 8:
Rosie the Riveter T-shirt and sweatshirt from the original poster
showing Rosie with her bandana on her head, her sleeve rolled up, and
her bicep flexed. T-shirt is white, 100% cotton, sweatshirt is 50/50
cotton blend (I assume it's blended with polyester). Sizes: M(38-40),
L(42-44), XL(46-48).
T-shirt: # 15108, $14.00 (not cheap!)
Sweatshirt: # 15109, $24.00 (ditto)
For credit card orders:
Call 800-669-9999 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For orders by mail:
Wireless
Minnesota Public Radio
PO Box 64422
St. Paul, MN 55164-0422
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11.79 | nice design | GODIVA::bence | What's one more skein of yarn? | Thu Jan 18 1990 10:11 | 5 |
| This is also available in the "Signals" catalogue. There is also
a Rosie the Riveter mug. I'll post details tomorrow.
cathy
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11.80 | another tee shirt | LEZAH::QUIRIY | chew this and spit | Fri Jan 19 1990 10:54 | 38 |
|
I think I beat you to it Cathy. The Rosie T-shirt is on page 12 and
is #15108 ($14.00); sweatshirt is #15109 ($24.00). They also offer
a mug (10 oz. capacity, microwave and dishwasher safe), #15536 ($8.95).
Damn this stuff is expensive!
------------
I also liked:
From page 14 of the Signals catalogue:
"Jane Evershed "If You Believe in Woman, Hold My Hand" T-shirt and
sweatshirt...These Signals exclusives by artist Jane Evershed
celebrate women around the world. Tee is white 100% heavyweight
cotton, sweatshirt 50/50 cotton-poly. Made in the USA in adult
sizes; please specify: S(34-36), M(38-40), L(42-44), XL(46-48)."
Tee #15548 $18.00
Sweatshirt #15549 $28.00
The picture is of a palm tree with multicolored fronds, mostly blue
and green with some yellow and pink; pastel-ly, not garish. The
trunk of the tree is also painted with many colors. Around the tree,
flying in the air -- like laundry caught in a breeze (this looks a
little strange to me) -- are the women, holding hands. Around all of
this are flecks of color, maybe like feathers. Beneath the picture
is the phrase in black: "If you believe in Woman hold my hand," with
initial caps on If and Woman.
Credit cards 24hrs/7days: 800-669-9696
By mail: Signals
PO Box 64428
St. Paul, MN 55164-0428
There's a $3.90 shipping, handling, and insurance charge for orders
between $15.01-$30.00.
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11.81 | Consultant/Therapist | TRADE::DOUGHERTY | | Fri Jan 26 1990 15:00 | 16 |
| I *HIGHLY* recommend:
Rosemary Dunn Dalton, M.S., M.S.W.
Counselor * Consultant
Cambridge Feminist Counseling Services
Brighton, MA
1-617-739-1520
Shes an *excellent** therapist who works with individuals and couples;
is "down to earth"; and charges reasonable rates (insurance accepted).
As a consultant, I was impressed by the way she worked with a
group at Digital (of which I was a part) that was having
_serious_ group dynamics problems.
- Mary
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11.82 | book store | SCARY::M_DAVIS | Marge Davis Hallyburton | Thu Feb 08 1990 18:05 | 10 |
| There's a very fine, hole-in-the-wall bookstore in Nashua which
specializes in books and pamphlets for those who are healing from a
myriad of modern and ancient maladies: alcoholism, drug addiction,
sexual assault, spousal abuse, divorce, etc. The name of the store is
"Reflections", and it is open from Tuesday thru Saturday at the corner
of South Main and Allds (approx 1 block south of Simoneau Plaza). Call
for hours: (603) 880-9244 ... proprietor is Denise. Large stock;
special orders.
Marge
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11.83 | Glad Day Books (Boston bookstore) | TLE::D_CARROLL | Watch for singing pigs | Mon Mar 12 1990 10:29 | 29 |
| I don't know if it has been mentioned in here before, but I finally got
to Glad Day Books, in Boston, and I highly recommend it.
It is primarily a "Gay and Lesbian" bookstore, but it also has a *lot* of
women's studies and Feminist type books. (You know the "Women's Studies"
section in Waldenbooks that has all of 10 or 15 titles? This has more like
100 or 150.) I didn't get to spend too much time there, but long enough
to peruse "Women's History of Sex", "Women's Myths and Other Secrets" (or
something like that), "Drawing Down the Moon", and "A Womb with a View"...
Also, in some other note, someone was asking where they can rent some of
the "Feminist Erotica" mentioned in another note. They rent some of them
at Glad Day Books. Only Lesbian films, as far as I can tell, but if that
interests you, they have a couple by Fatale Films (one of the film companies
mentioned in the note on feminist erotica) and others. They also rent
gay male videos (for those who care) and a good selection of non-erotic
"Classic Gay and Lesbian Films" such as Torch-song Trilogy (*plug*: one of
the best movies I have *ever* seen), Desert Hearts, The COlor Purple, etc.
The also carry pins, cards, posters, etc...
Anyway, go there, check it out, it's a neat place:
Glad Day Books
673 Boylston Street (across the street from the Copley Sq. Green-line T stop)
Boston, MA
(617) 267-3010
D!
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11.84 | attorney | GNUVAX::QUIRIY | Christine | Sat Apr 07 1990 21:32 | 8 |
|
Gray Wexelblat
Boxborough, MA
635-0991
I don't have the exact address, but her office is at the junction
of Rte. 111 and Stow Rd. My SO has engaged her services to help
with house-buying. We've heard she also handles divorces.
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11.85 | Fat is a Feminist Issue workshop in Westboro, MA | GNUVAX::QUIRIY | Christine | Sat Apr 07 1990 21:54 | 38 |
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Also posted in TPWEST::SELF_HELP and ATSE::WEIGHTLOSS.
From the brochure:
Counseling Associates
23 East Main St.
Westboro, MA 01581
Compulsive eating is a feminist issue??
You bet it is!
9-week group for compulsive eaters
It's no accident that most people who alternately binge and starve
themselves are women...
This group is for women willing to consider the idea that your eating
habits and your feelings about your body have a whole lot to do with
the ideas you've been "fed" about how women are supposed to be.
We'll share experiences, do meditation and visualization to discover
deep feelings about eating, do some writing exercises to help get in
touch with the true woman within, and liberate her from compulsive
eating.
Group begins Thursday, April 19th. Screening interviews begin now.
Insurance accepted/sliding scale for nine week group from $405-$270.
For more information, please call Sherry Zitter, LicSW:
(508) 366-8576
(617) 332-7091
Counseling Associates are: Phyllis Dexter, Jean Agster, Meryl Wolper,
and Sherry Zitter.
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