Tag Archives: gender

I Want to Be a Samba Dancer

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Neil

Lately, I have read some posts where bloggers write about their longing to be “truthful and honest” on their blogs. I think about this issue, too, but I have a difficult time choosing my reality. What is truer — the … Continue reading →

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Commercial Break

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Neil

Women of Yesteryear Women of Today Men of Yesteryear Men of Today

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I Have a Dick, Just Like the Writers of Techcrunch

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Neil

My head was spinning from all the posts, and twitters, and comments over the weekend about the BlogHer article  in the Style section of the New York Times.  Most of the discussions were similar: “Why do male bloggers get into the … Continue reading →

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I’m Back to Being a Man

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Neil

I’m sorry I was such an insecure woman yesterday.  I’ll try to be a better woman next year during “Write Like the Opposite Sex Day.”   A woman that will make you proud.  That you will want to befriend. Next time, … Continue reading →

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Today I Am a Woman

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Neil

My name is Neilochka.  I am a mother of two living in Los Angeles, who doesn’t really feel like she belongs.  I am insecure being around some of my more successful friends and wish that my husband was more attentive … Continue reading →

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Masculin, Féminin

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Neil

(how I visualize myself as a woman) I’ve given a lot of thought about masculinity and femininity in the last few days, since I first mentioned this idea for “Write Like the Opposite Sex” Day.  This week — my blog, my … Continue reading →

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“Write Like the Opposite Sex Day” – A Question

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Neil

Note written an hour later after emailing with Jane:  OK – forget this post!  Write Like the Opposite Sex Day will go on like I said in the last post.  But I’ll keep this post up anyway just so you can see how … Continue reading →

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Can Men and Women (Bloggers) Just Be Friends?

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Neil

I recently wrote a recent post titled, “How to Get Hot Chicks to Read Your Blog.”   It was a response to an email from a male blogger who was in awe of all my female readers. But there’s a negative … Continue reading →

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Little Artie

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Neil

Therapy has had two opposite effects.   It has motivated me to be more productive and organized, hence my post two days ago on how to be better organized.  Thank you!    Therapy has also made me incredibly self-absorbed, which is perfect for procrastination.   … Continue reading →

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Stuff Dudes Don’t Want to Know About Women

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Neil

For the second day in a row, women complained to me via email about how I objectified Sophia in her photo when she is sick with the flu. The truth is that no man wants to see a girl looking … Continue reading →

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