it’s about choice

In 2024, an informal survey on social media about whether a woman feels safer encountering a bear in the woods or an unknown man revealed that women would rather take their chances with the bear. I agree. My feeling is “Hey, even a bear isn’t safe choosing the man.”

Hi, I’m Joan. I was born in the 1950’s when the patriarchy was in all of its Father Knows Best glory. To say I’m over it is a massive understatement. I’ve rebelled against it, voted against it, and, now, in my “golden” years I’m enjoying the hell out of mocking it.

Having said that, A Woman and a Bear is pro-woman, not anti-man. Like that hypothetical woman in the woods, let’s celebrate our independent spirits and our ability to choose which path we take in life.