Mad Men.... and Women
Mad Men is back, and CTVW, my window into the world of the single-20-something-in-NYC, doesn't get the hype . According to her Facebook status, she watched the previous seasons on DVD and the opening episode of Season 5 on Sunday, and she's unmoved. How can that be? Good television is hard to find. Rich content, thoughtful videography, stylish set decorations and sharp dialogue is a rare combination these days. To my mind, Mad Men has all of that, and more. What is my young cousin missing? Sally Draper, 14 in 1964 just as I was, wears pajamas just like I did.... pedal pusher pants with a row of faux lace at each cuff and a matching top with a cap sleeve and lace. Her reaction to the curve of her step-mother's naked back in her father's bed - a long look, no words, no facial expression - was exactly what I imagine I would have done in her situation. We were not empowered then, we teenage girls. I'm not talking about the sense of entitlement...