It isn't my style to get up on my high horse, mostly because I have poor self esteem and general self loathing. However, I've noticed an issue lately that I can no longer be quiet about. I know my sister, Maggie, blogged about this a while back and I couldn't really relate since I was living in the city at the time. But now that I'm in the suburbs and am a member of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) at my daughter's school, I've noticed it ten-fold. Many, if not the majority, of the women in my community do not have their own email address. Instead, they use their husband's. For example, if I want to email a mom about the girl scouts meeting, I have to send my correspondence to rickhasdick@gmail.com. Excuse me, but isn't it completely free to get your own email address? Does it not take literally two seconds to get one? I personally have four of my own and yes, this is a bit excessive but c'mon, just get an account in your own name! A little privacy is good in a relationship! Plus, if you have a husband like mine, he'll just leave his email on the screen and you can snoop your hearts out that way.And another thing, it's okay if we womenfolk mow the lawn now and then. My brother-in-law was just visiting and he practically had a stroke when he saw me mowing the lawn (it's also a great excuse to burn a few calories and escape the in-laws!). Moreover, we of the feminine persuasion can even take out the garbage. In turn, here's a mind-blowing idea - the men in the house can cook dinner! And it doesn't even have to be on the grill - it can be inside!!
Think about it ladies. And next time I send you an email, wouldn't it be nice if I knew your husband wasn't going to read it first?
