Mamacita and I have lived very different lives. Granted, lately my mom says my Grandmother Frances and I should hit the road together. Mostly because of all the stories she tells. But she’s always had star quality — Ecuadorian Elizabeth Taylor. With that gorgeous smile and impossible waist, she could have been an actress, or a doctor at least. Frances had the smarts, charisma and do whatever she wanted. She’s older now and Time is taking back much of the mind and memory it le

By Annabel Cooley Everywhere you look, whether scrolling through a social media app, or simply ambling through town, body image expectations are pervasive. Its presence is blatantly ubiquitous, and takes many forms such as magazines, television, weight loss establishments, and more. Although it attempts to convince consumers that seeking to change their appearance is synonymous with a healthy life, its effects can be detrimental in reinforcing the idea that ‘thinner is better