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If 'skirt' had no connotations of femininity we wouldn't be having this discussion. (And I imagine this forum wouldn't exist!) What I was referring to is the fact that the word, standing on its own, has no connotations of masculinity or femininity -- it's how we as English-speakers use it, and the ...

All right. Personally I'm not big on 'mission statements', and as others have commented it sounds uncomfortably formal [....] That's part and parcel of "mission statements". They're supposed to boil down everything about the organisation or society they represent to the bare essentials, a...

Without pushing the boundaries, progress would be slow and not as much would get accomplished. The unfortunate thing is that the dreamers and those who push the boundaries are the first to do things, so, sadly, they are the ones who pay the biggest price for the progress. Societies, as a whole, ten...

I'm not wearing it now, but last night I finally screwed up the courage and went for a walk around my neighbourhood in my burgundy miniskirt yesterday evening. The locals are used to me and my skirts by now, so nothing was said. And given that the temperatures here are slated to rise into the mid 90...

I think Bob's initial cut at a "mission statement" was a pretty good one. There are a couple of things that might be reworded a bit, but the basic thrust looks solid. Possible changes? We recognize and applaud a diversity in terms of fashions our members feel comfortable wearing, and we do...

[...] I don’t feel [what we wear] has to be justified to anyone! Precisely, and well said. All I was saying is the word “skirt” to most people brings the image of “woman”. Many men will not be associated with that word. Therefore the name may chase some away. But, if there isn't some work put in to...

I know I am/was an extremely infrequent visitor nowadays to Tom's Café And you're missed, I'll have you know. Yesterday, I was told of the changes being wrought here - especially with the change of name to "Skirt Café"; I am sorry, but I think this is a massive mistake. Whilst change can ...

life is too short to play by other people's rules all the time . If I have a valid point to make - make it. There it is, in its essence. I found it interesting that your women colleagues found your argument compelling but your male one did not -- quite interesting indeed. Did you challenge him on t...

Yesterday there was alot of emotion. And not without plenty of good reason, I might add. You went in and tried to face down an organisaton that can take away your livelihood in an instant (well, they can do that here in the US, maybe not quite so easily in the developed world). That takes guts ! I ...

So many choices and only 10 hours left! My best advice at this point in time would be to wear the tartan skirt if you cannot find the linen one. That'd ease the bosses into things without jarring them too badly. If the jersey would be too warm, don't wear it -- if you're not comfortable, you won't ...

Topsy, Whilst I admire your courage to "take the initial plunge" in a 14-inch mini, I'd have to advise against it. Unless you're about 4-foot-two, a 14-incher is a *very* short rather risky proposition. I'd definitely go with a longer one for starters; there's no point in making a circus o...

The following day my immediate manager decided to have his monthly chat with me and I informed him that as of Tues 13th June I woud be exercising my right to choose. Several assurances were needed as I have a high profile customer facing job in government that includes international travel. However...

I, for one, do not mind at all being called cute. Regardless of my state of bifurcation, I take it as a great compliment. I do not mind it either. Mostly it's in the way it's delivered, and it's trivially easy to detect whether the commentator is being sincere, mocking, or downright insulting. Most...

I like the "second revision" of Dan's proposed logo; the "coffee gradient" looks quite a bit better than the blue one. My eyes still have some problem with the blue that's used in the word "skirt", but that may just be me. Here's a daring thought: How about a little bit...

I have an idee, why not buy blue tights that match the hat???? LOLOL I suspect that particular shade is not available any longer due to EPA restrictions on the power source required to make it so vibrant. If that amount of fissile material were to fall into the wrong hands.... Sorry, Binx, but my e...