Monthly Archives: September 2008

The Dream Write (prompt 30)

Write a story or a poem about a dream you’ve had (could be a dream you have while you’re sleeping…or a wakeful dream).

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A cool consciousness-raising exercise

Obviously we are all busy people without loads and loads of free time on our hands, but if you find yourself taking a T.V study break why not use it as an opportunity to expand your feminist consciousness? Pick any … Continue reading

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Confront a Childhood Injustice (Prompt 29)

Talk about an injustice big or small that you experienced as a child. How does that experience affect the way you look at the world or how does it shape your activism? If you don’t feel like delving into childhood … Continue reading

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WCC Art. Woot.

WCCer Elaine now has a link to her awesome art work under the Art Heading (see upper right hand corner of this page). I’m hoping this will serve as some inspiration for all of you to send in links to … Continue reading

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Ownership/Trespassing (Prompt 28)

Write about ownership of land, bodies, objects. or write about the act of trespassing. How do you trespass in your life?

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Conformity (Prompt 27)

Write about conformity in your life or in our culture. What images/roles/ideas/trends have you (or others around you) tried to conform to? What do you think about your attempts? Or respond to the presidential debates last night. What was your … Continue reading

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space for all

Hello, WCC women. I have been lucky enough to serve up some prompts and things to think about this month, but I want to open this space up for all to contribute. So if you have a prompt idea, an … Continue reading

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Open Heart/Closed Heart (Prompt 26)

do a little personal investigation. what opens your heart? what closes it down?

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Artist Spotlight on Hannah Höch

German artist, Hannah Höch was born in 1889 and lived until 1978. Though the Dada movement espoused ideas of female liberation, they didn’t really want any female artists to join up. Despite the less than inclusive atmosphere, she burst onto … Continue reading

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If You are Feeling Mystical/If You Are Feeling MAD! (Prompt 25)

If you are feeling mystical: break the world down to its elements (fire, water, air earth, metal). Write from this sense of our cosmic building blocks. If you are feeling mad: apply a critical eye and comment on the following … Continue reading

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