Dixie Chicks Comeback!

Okay, I don't know why they were ostracized in the first place. For letting people know they were pro-Bush? So, they were a bit ahead of everyone else. It just goes to prove how intelligent they are. They are vindicated at the Grammy's winning five different awards now. But, the political climate is significantly different now than before. About 65% of Americans don't approve of Bush anymore and so maybe that's why now they're being brought back with apologies. You go girls!

Pelosi and Big Bird

The Madam Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, wants a big plane to fly her coast to coast non-stop and the Republicans are all bent out of shape. Okay, I am probably more frugal than just about anyone but what does security have to do with budget concerns? Bush has used that security excuse for years to waste tons of money, not to mention lives, in a foolish war in Iraq and the Speaker of the House, number 2 in line for the Presidency after Dick Cheney can't ask for a bigger plane to secure her travels? Maybe they'd like it if she weren't so secure. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. Sorry, guys, you left yourself out in the cold with that security excuse. High time some woman used it against you.

Harvard picks a woman president

It's rumored that Harvard has made their choice: Drew Gilpin Faust. If selected, she will be the college's first women president. Although no one likes to make comments on gender and management styles, it is also rumored that her selection is in sharp contrast to Larry Summer's aggressive, sometimes controversial, form of management. Ms. Faust is seen to be more of a consensus-maker and egalitarian in her ability to hand out recognition for work done. This now makes four women in the Ivy League who are presidents of their respective universities. Women are rising in academia much faster than on the corporate board. MSNBC.com has asked the question: "Is a woman what Harvard needs?" Read more in their article entitled "More Than the Anti-Summers."

Veronica teaches respect for women

I have to say, I am impressed with Veronica. This woman is married to Berlusconi, Italy's Prime minister, and is 20 years the man's junior. But, she knows when her gender is disrespected and she doesn't mince words. After making flirtatous comments to several women, Berlusconi angered his wife who demanded a private apology. Failing that, she demanded a public apology. Her reasoning was clear:

"This line of conduct has a sole limit, my dignity as a woman," Veronica said. "Today for my female children, already adults, the example of a woman capable of defending her own dignity in her relationships with men takes on a particularly significant importance."

He made a public apology. Women, take note. She doesn't expect a man to defend her dignity. She can defend her own dignity quite well. It would be nice if all women realized that lesson.