An Introduction - The Prosy Rose

Allow me to introduce myself, I'm The Prosy Rose. Sunday is my day to blog here. What can you expect from me? Well, a blog on just about anything. I am a gaming geek (role playing not video games). I love movies; the good, the bad and just the plain mediocre. I'm shamelessly cat-owned.

I am opinionated and I'm not ashamed to admit I am feminist. In seventh grade we were tasked to write a Christmas story for elementary children. Mine was titled "The ERA Reindeer." It was about how Vixen fought for the right to lead Santa's sleigh. I got an "A" on the story and a note from my teacher to take home to my parents. While she loved the story and felt it was very mature for my age; she didn't think it was appropriate for the younger children.

Sometimes I wonder, what would have happened if she had shared it with the elementary students. Would she have been challenged by an irate parent? Would a young girl stop and wonder why Vixen couldn't guide Santa's sleigh? Would she relate that "I wonder" back to her own life?

Up until the moment my parents sheared my teacher's note with me, my story had been a story to me. It was just a homework assignment. It was the fanciful tale taking a real world fight, equal rights, and applying it to the world of make believe. 

Although my story wasn't shared; I did learn something. I learned that words and stories could be powerful. They can convey so much more than just a simple tale. Their impact is much more than just character, dialogue and plot. 

Having learned that lesson, I applied my understanding beyond just my own creative works. I began to look at the works of others. I learned that it wasn't just words alone either but images as well.

So in the coming weeks and months do not be surprised if you see me look for the deeper connections in pop culture including movies, TV shows, books, games, comics, etc... Over the years I have learned to look not just from a "feminist" perspective either. I look at race, religion and even sexual orientation. 

I try to challenge myself to look beyond my own privilege and biases when possible. I hope to do the same for you as well. 

I'm not promising this will be the exclusive purview of my writing. After all, sometimes I just feel inclined to write about cats.  However, do not be surprised if what you find most often is me questioning a deeper context in mass media.

This is why, I'm The Prosy Rose.