Boys Vs. Girls: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

As a woman, a tomboy and one of the proponents of the big name change from WiCM to CMA, gender issues and media is a topic I’m really interested in, sometimes conflicted about and always passionate about.  So I was delighted when CMA welcomed cultural historian, writer and teacher Lori Rotskoff; creator of “Princess Revolution” …

I Was A Teenaged Nerd

And now?  Well...I'm not a teenager anymore. Ahh, teenagers.  I was one.  I remember it pretty vividly but in my mind I think I was more a teenaged boy than a teenaged girl.  I liked superheroes and sci fi. I never knew a thing about makeup and I never knew a thing about boys except …

Pitching A Show: Like Dating Without the Free Meal

Due to popular demand, we're moving this blog post up in the rotation for all the many millions who weren't able to get into the event. The Gatekeepers of Children’s Television event was such a hot ticket item that president Sarah suggested that scalpers were selling tickets outside and I wouldn’t be surprised if that …

It’s a Beautiful Day For a Tiger

Blogger's Note:  It's the last blog of 2012!  I want to wish you all a joyous holiday season.  In the words of Eeyore, "Thanks for noticing me" and reading the blog.  And thank you to everyone at CMA who put their kind hearts and brilliant heads into creating such wonderful programs for our members.  I'll …

I Heart John, Here’s Why You Should, Too

Pretty much from the first second Sarah Wallendjack became president of CMA I have been bugging her to get a workshop on how to puppeteer.  She’s come close in the past – we did do a few puppet building workshops but it wasn’t quite the same.  For one thing, I am downright lethal with a …