When I think of tattoos, I do not think of beautiful traditions, but instead of something that American teenagers do for fun. Yet, tattooing draws roots from an ancient body inking tradition—henna. Henna has been around for thousands of years to beautify women on a special day: their wedding. [read post]
Being in your twenties is not as predictable as it used to be. Twenty years ago in the United States, my love life would have looked completely different. By now, I would be a stay-at-home housewife judged by the ability to be a wonderful mother to my two children. My husband would have worked full time to support our family, and I would be expected to be a completely attentive wife. Instead, I remain unmarried, unchilded, and inattentive as I focus on getting out of my master’s program so I can become financially independent. So I question, what do twentysomethings in today’s world think of the purpose and function of marital relationships? [read post]
