If Little Women and Dead Poet’s Society had a baby it, would be Mona Lisa Smile.

This snapshot of New England academia life for a (GASP) female in the 1950’s has some downright cringey and uncomfortable moments. All the more reason to watch and perhaps grant the Boomer generation a tiny bit more empathy. They actually let women go to college back then, or as Heather's Dad would jokingly phrase it, “To get their MRS. degree.”

Sarah and Heather discuss what women actually wanted then and now, and how muddied their desires became when wrapped up in the mantle of generational duty, expectation, and of course “Keeping up with the Joneses.” (Not to mention trying for the ultimate goal of romantic love.)

Tall order for women who “want it all,” in fact, the immense societal pressure would really give the Mona Lisa something to "smile" about. Join us as explore this compelling female ensemble production.

*intro/outro by Jumbled* IG: @john_bachman_