Hahahahhh!

LH, I don't mind when people call me or think of me as a "clergy spouse;" it is a designation that is accurate and has a specific cultural meaning among those of us who share that tag. Oh yeah, it has some stereotypes attached, and some weird (often contradictory) expectations, but those don't impede my being myself in the role. It doesn't take folks long to see ME and not the role. (Mmario, how long did it take YOU?)

Socially conservative? Oh my, I think I need more kleenex and Depends! I was looking for an old post of mine where I got more specific about these little annoyances we call "stereotypes," and how poorly they fit me, but with CRS I can't recall what thread it was in, nor what I titled the message, so oh well!

Hm, there WAS that "Allies Of Men's Liberation" group I started years ago-- pretty hard to peg that one, I guess. We mostly focused on helping raise consciousness that women don't need to be the clingy/complaining sort that men are conditioned to care for/placate. The parallel men's group made me an honorary man, welcome at all their meetings. So-- ??????? :~)

Have a nice day! And save the penguins!

~Susan