I only get the urge to post on LJ when I'm feeling lousy.  Unfortunately that makes for very uninteresting blogging; if only I could channel my wretchedness into great writing it might make things less annoying for my friends list.  I suppose that means my long absence is a sign that things have been going fairly well or, at least, I've been ( Read more... )

 Warning: whining and descriptions of vagina-related medical procedures ahead.

I went in yesterday to have an IUD inserted.  This is a good thing, for the most part.  It is a highly effective form of birth control and in combination with condoms means that I have zero worries about unplanned pregnancy for the next ten years.

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W3C:  "All web browsers, you must do this!"
Internet Explorer:  "Well… we're not gonna! We're gonna have a sandwich."

Conclusion:  Internet Explorer is the France of web browsers.

Note:  If you find this funny you are quite possibly as warped as I.  Be afraid.

I'm starting a blog as part of my Media and Politics class.  The focus is going to be primarily on media coverage of climate change and other environmental issues.  I'm calling it Hell's Handbasket.  I'm also hoping to highlight some of the important news that isn't being covered by mainstream media.  I have many friends who are much better versed ( Read more... )

Nature is both brutal and really fucking cool.


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Baby ducks bounce.


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I'm not usually one to make New Year's Resolutions, but
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Happy birthday wishes to the fantabulous
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To all my dear friends


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I just couldn't get into the Halloween spirit this year. I wasn't feeling all that festive and living here in the Vantucky, with my neighbors and their tacky WalMart decorations just depressed me. I didn't even hand out candy. Blah ( Read more... )