Plastic Surgery: From Screen to Knife

In Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, when protagonist Lady Bird’s once-best-friend Julie yells at her, ‘You can’t do anything unless you’re the center of attention, can you?’  Lady Bird fires off a response from out of left field, screaming back ‘Yeah, well you know your mom’s tits? They’re fake! Totally fake!’ Shop 'Her and Her' Art Print here!T...
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'The Feminine Mystique' and Modern Feminism

My grandmother once told me that if The Feminine Mystique had come out five years earlier, my father wouldn’t have been born.  Her comment surprised me because, like many women today, I realize that The Feminine Mystique was important to second wave feminism, but also know that is incredibly exclusive and problematic.  I’ll admit that whe...
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A bSmart Guide to Achieving an Hour Long Meditation

Recently, after possibly fracturing my hip, I had to have an MRI.  Though I’d never had an MRI before, I’d heard plenty of horror stories about claustrophobia, difficulties staying still, and complete boredom.  The procedure was going to be a half-an-hour and while I didn’t expect to have problems, I didn’t expect to not have problems. &n...
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Portia de Rossi, Bringing Contemporary Art to the ‘General Public’

While her Arrested Development castmates have been in the news for sexism in the workplace, which culminated in an incredibly emotional New York Times Interview, Portia de Rossi has left acting behind and has launched a new company.  "Returning to her earlier passion for art and of making art accessible to the masses, she worked with Fujifilm ...
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10 bSmart Ideas for Long Distance Dating

Maybe you’re going away to college, transferring to a new job, or taking time to travel solo.  No matter what, distance can be difficult and emotionally taxing to navigate.  While investing time and attention in your relationships is crucial to cultivating them, this time is better spent directly communicating with the important people in...
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