"Joanna, as I read this I reflected on words that have moved me and realized that so often the kindness is evident. The writer gifts the reader with words not borne of anger or rebuke but from a kind heart. Even difficult subjects take on a different tone when the writer approaches them from a heart of kindness. It is one of the things I appreciate so much about your writing Joanna, it always come from a place of co-learning, sharing, gratitude, careful reflection and kindness. Karen Swim´s last blog ..140 Characters from Darkness to Light"
- Karen Swim
"Andrew, it is an interesting discussion and one that is very timely. If she was in breach of contract, then her employer had the right to fire her, even if it was a breach of a weight clause. The bigger issue as everyone has pointed out is the fixation on a narrow standard of beauty, and the health risks posed to those who attempt to imitate it. Many of the super slim models are children made up to look like women. Women are then sold a standard of beauty based on prepubescent girls who have been made up and photoshopped. Magazine articles cite women’s age and weight even when those facts are not germane to the story. Yet the modeling industry will not change, until we change."
- Karen Swim
"Robert, I’ll miss the groupwrite project this month but am looking forward to the stories and pictures from your trip. I’ll be praying for you and the team!"
- Karen Swim