Mina Loy is the pioneer of modern feminism. Mina Loy is the greatest poet since Walt Whitman. Mina Loy is unknown. According to Poets Org, In 1921 Ezra Pound wrote to Marianne Moore: “Is there anyone in America except you, Bill [William Carlos Williams] and Mina Loy who can write anything of interest in verse?” […]
Frida Kahlo knew a thing or two about pain. Contrarily, she also knew a thing or two about love. Married, divorced and married again to the famous Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera, Frida found herself in a toxic love affair she couldn’t let go. What do you do when you love a man who is no […]
Behind every business is a leader and behind every Body Shop window is Anita Roddick. You most likely never heard of the British entrepreneur who started the iconic cosmetics company, however, once you learn about her she’ll forever be an icon in your mind. Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop as a way to make […]
Brené Brown is an American scholar, author, and public speaker. She is the author of three #1 New York Times Bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, and Rising Strong. She is also the speaker of the most popular TED talks to date. “The Power of Vulnerability” is an eye-opener into what really holds so […]
Julie Delpy is a French actress most known for her roles in the “Before Sunrise” trilogy. What most people don’t know, however, is Delpy has not only stared in over 30 films, but has also written and directed a good amount of them. Many cinefiles are well aware of “Before Sunrise” and its contribution to American […]
Gertrude Stein. What to say about Gertrude Stein. If anything, there is too much to say about Ms. Stein. What comes to mind for most people when they think of Gertrude Stein is her relationship with Hemingway,Matisse, Dali and Picasso. As the godmother to “the lost generation”, she helped inspire, cultivate and direct some of […]
Today is the first Dark Moon (or Black Moon) of the year. According to astrologists, there hasn’t been once since 2014 and won’t be another one until 2019. A Dark Moon refers to the second new moon in a single month. Though it seems ominous, the Dark Moon is a highly positive influence that will draw out […]
I love Jemima Kirke. No, not Jessa from ‘Girls’. Jemima. I love Jemima because she isn’t scared to show the world who she is – whether on screen or off. I love her flaming sense of self respect. Most importantly, I love her honesty. From rehab, to abortions, to her underarm hair, she’s unknowingly opened a […]