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Courtney M.

Respect for all!

About Me

Hey sistahs! I'm co-author of the best-selling book RESPECT. RESPECT Rx , is my advice blog for teens, women and girl advocates. Remember: When your life is booming with respect, you can change your world--inside and out! Need some Respect Rx?

SPILL YOUR DILEMMA HERE!

Recent dilemmas...
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My Interests

+ World travel: So far I've lived in New Zealand and traveled to Costa Rica, Chile, Switzerland, UK, Italy, France, Beirut, Israel and Jordon. My fave U.S. cities are Big Sur, NYC, New Orleans and anywhere in Maui!
+ Blogging on RespectRx.com
+ Hiking and walking aimlessly
+ Tivoing shows from the '80s and '90s
+ Mentoring teens at Overfelt High School and through workshops based on RESPECT
+ Hanging with my friends, going to house parties (vs. bars) and buying *their* kids cute stuff:)
+ Working on my 100-year-old house
+ Moderating ChicksWhoClick, my private network/blog for women in media/creative arts
+ Writing and reading--professionally and for fun
+ Fave day: Going on a hike with my husband, then going all grubby to the movies, and then going to sushi!

I'd like to meet:

+ Old friends and friends of friends
+ Girls who need big-sis advice

Music:

+ '70s rock
+ Anything by: Lucinda Wiliams, Patti Griffin, Aimee Mann, Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac...
+ Hip-hop (especially '90s) when dancing
+ Old-school country--think my parents' 8-tracks
+ Some pop

Movies:

FOR SOME REASON, I CAN WATCH THESE MOVIES OVER AND OVER:
+ Magnolia
+ Office Space
+ Same Time Next Year
+ Boogie Nights
+ Cinema Paradiso
+ The Godfather Part II
+ The Way We Were
+ Steel Magnolias
+ Lifetime Movies w/ former 90201 cast members

Television:

TOP 5 GUILTY PLEASURES:
1. Veronica Mars
2. Starting Over
3. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (re-runs)
4. Sopranos
5. American Idol

Books:

TOP 5 FAVE WRITERS:
1. John Steinbeck
2. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
3. Gay Talese
4. Truman Capote
5. Toni Morrison
(Plus, all Sam Shepard plays.)

Heroes:

Too many to count...

My Blog

the RESPECT Rx MySpace blog has moved

Get advice and post your dilemmas HERE on the RespectRx MySpace site!!!!
Posted by Courtney M. on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 05:38:00 PST

I Want a Boyfriend

Dilemma: I have not had a long-term boyfriend. I just want someone to hold me and be with me. It makes me feel like crying.Read the Rx......
Posted by Courtney M. on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:44:00 PST

46,000 Teens Speak Out

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America released its Youth Report To Americaa national survey of 46,000 young people ages 13 to 18. From war to violence in schools to education and the pursuit of the "Amer...
Posted by Courtney M. on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:39:00 PST

After-School Sex?

After-School Sex? Hot topic: Are unsupervised teens more likely to have sex right after school?...
Posted by Courtney M. on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:05:00 PST

Depressed Teens and Dating Violence

Depressed Teens and Dating ViolenceHot topic: Girls who have significant symptoms of depression as teens are 86...
Posted by Courtney M. on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:04:00 PST

My Parents Don't Like My Guy Friend

My Parents Don't Like My Guy FriendDilemma: I have this good guy friend who my parents don't like and don't want me to see. Check out the Rx from our new Real Girl editors!...
Posted by Courtney M. on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:00:00 PST

"RESPECT for all" Ts and tanks!

Who says you can't look cute when you're gettin' respect?Click here to shop the Respect Rx store!Here are some samples:...
Posted by Courtney M. on Sun, 05 Mar 2006 03:36:00 PST

Am I ready for Sex?

Respect RxYou need it. You want it. You deserve it!Check out the latest from my blog:Am I Ready for Sex?Dilemma: My boyfriend and I have been going out for six months and he says he loves me and wants...
Posted by Courtney M. on Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:48:00 PST

Respect RX has launched!

Hey all! My new blog based on RESPECT has launched--advice for girls and women. Check out the latest posts!Respect RxSlut RumorsDilemma: A girl at school is telling everyone that I'm a slut because I'...
Posted by Courtney M. on Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:08:00 PST

Get RESPECT!

You need it. You want it. You deserve it!Respect is connected to everything. Your feelings. Your choices. Your body image. Your relationships. Your safety. Your rights. And your future. Sure, getting ...
Posted by Courtney M. on Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:58:00 PST