Role Models?

     Let me preface this post by saying that I have absolutely NOTHING against heavy people. I understand that the media has a fascination with waif-like women. I also understand that many of the beauty ideals that we are bombarded with daily are unattainable for the average woman. I understand and respect that most of us will never be a size two. I see nothing wrong with that, but the celebration of Gabby Sibide has me a little confused. Why is she celebrated for having a "real" body? Her body is UNHEALTHY. I'm not a dietitian, but she looks to be about 150 pounds overweight. The media tells us that most Americans look like Ms. Sibide. They also praise her for being comfortable in her own skin. I applaud her body confidence. I'm a size two and I have trouble mustering up confidence quite often. Her confidence is all I will applaud. I would not want my daughter to aspire to be her weight and to be fair, I don't want her to look like Kate Moss either. There has to be a balance and it seems that Americans don't know where that happy median is. I'm sorry, but I could not continue to sit back and ignore it any longer... I'm just sayin...

WTF?! Mackenzie Phillips

If you've been paying attention to popular culture lately you'll know that Mackenzie Phillips is writing a book. The most controversial subject matter is her incestuous relationship with her father John Phillips. Now I'm not going to delve too far into what the two of them had going on because I haven't purchased and read her book yet but her revelation sparked some heated debate.
Mackenzie was 19 when the alleged affair began and it was consensual so its not technically or legally defined as rape. Nevertheless its shameful and disgusting, especially on her father's behalf. First of all HE'S HER FATHER!!!! Regardless of how old she was, he was still her father.He has a certain responsibility to her. Secondly she was hooked on drugs so he was definitely taking advantage. But a lot of people say she seduced him. A lot of people say he wasn't at fault at all because they were both consenting adults. So what do you think? Is it okay to fuck your family members after your 18th birthday? Were they equally responsible for their actions? Do you think she's lying to sell books? Let me know.