June 28, 2006
Dialogue…I love it!

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I was hoping that my post about Star Jones would create some dialogue. Thank you, all of you, for taking the time to comment. Actually, I have enjoyed what Star Jones has brought to the show since the first day. My comments were more about the damage she is doing to herself. I do not know the back-room details but it appears that Barbara wanted to help Star save face. It is Star’s choice to tell the truth but the fact that she chose to be less than graceful is why I offer this first award. One of the most significant aspects of Feminine Grace is that a woman be able to walk away from any situation (even when she needs to be the bad guy) so that those left behind say, “What a woman” with a bit of awe and admiration in their voice. What Star has chosen to do has sullied her good name by being ugly.

I don’t know why she was released. My reaction was that the show would suffer without her. I wanted to write to her and tell her so. I admire her and hope that this will lead her to greater heights. But I think there will be a stain on her name for a very long time. That makes me sad. She is a gracious woman (or so it has seemed over the years) so it is surprising that she did not handle this with more grace, especially since she has had plenty of time to adjust, and because it “appears” that she and the View had made a deal to make the announcement on Thursday. I’m sure more will be revealed.

Blessings on all…
Kara

Filed under: Uncategorized, Ugly Women Awards — Kara @ 6:43 pm

Star Jones: First Ugly Woman Award

When I heard Star Jones’ announcement yesterday that she was leaving the View I felt really bad and was seriously considering sending her an email of support. (I’ve obviously missed the gossip that she was going to be leaving.) But when I heard Barbara Walters’ explanation this morning that Star had dishonored the View’s preference to protect Star, I decided that this was the perfect opportunity to celebrate my first Ugly Woman Award.

Star gets the Ugly Woman Award because she should be ashamed of how she is behaving. She has become a very rich celebrity and should be heaping mountains of appreciation and thanksgiving on Barbara Walters and the producers of The View. The opportunities and the doors opened have been beyond most people’s wildest imagination. Even now the notice at MSNBC is kind.

I wish Star well in her future and am saddened that her actions will no doubt cause her life to be forever tarnished by her short-sighted behavior.

My definition of being ugly is when a woman is being bitchy; when she is out of integrity; when she is whining or ungrateful; when she is putting a man down or emasculating him; when she is being a mean mother, not respectful of her children’s unique spirit; and when she’s nagging, complaining, mean, disrespectful, and/or crass. So I am going to tell you when I’ve seen a women being ugly when I’m out and about or in the media. My term for a woman who is being beautiful is Feminine Grace. You can read about Feminine Grace here.

Good luck, my dear,
Kara 
Filed under: Uncategorized, Ugly Women Awards — Kara @ 1:59 pm

 
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