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The Pretty Good Witch
1. You give fucks. BUT - not just any fucks. You cultivate them in pots and plots and pick and choose the ones about which you will give - picking only those that appeal to you and about which you can realistically do something. Your field of fucks is vast and well-hidden; the ones you give are select and few ( Read more... ) -
Woman's Work
How did it become determined that certain tasks were woman's work? When did it become codified as such and why? Is it biologically determined, or are there other forces at play? Does it still apply today? Is this true across all cultures? Is it consistently true within a culture ( Read more... ) -
Memeage
1 - Who is your favorite actor (male or female) right now?
It doesn't ask about living or dead, so I'm going to go with Danny Kaye.
2 - Favorite movie based on a book?
I don't watch a lot of movies...Princess Bride, probably.
3 - Ketchup... yes or no?
Homemade ketchup is delish! Storebought adds too much salt and vinegar.
4 - Do you remember ( Read more... ) -
Disclaimer
This journal is filled with adult content.
I regularly discuss things of interest to adults: responsibility, politics, religion, survival skills, cookery, science, filk, hobbies, government, current events, literature, history, human rights, jobs, finances, weight, disabilities, gardening, and more.
IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY MY WRITING, DON'T READ ( Read more... ) -
Numenism
Most gods are our external, anthropomorphized moral conscience. They are also external, anthropomorphized arbiters of social behavior and protectors of natural, common-use resources. They guard borders and boundaries and remind people of locally specific risks and potentially costly engagements. They frown on over-exploitation of resources, like ( Read more... ) -
Fandoms
I have a list of fandoms in which I participate. Some aren't necessarily what others consider a "fandom", but I'm OK with that ( Read more... ) -
Epicurean
It should come as no surprise to anyone that I ascribe to the Epicurean school of philosophy. In many ways, it resembles Stoicism, but is less about self-abnegation and acceptance and is more positive and thriving oriented ( Read more... ) -
Steampunk Home Style
I've seen any number of articles on how to have a steampunk style home. The photos they share all look either contrived or very modern trying hard to be steampunk ( Read more... ) -
I Could Live in a Small House
If I had no life, I could live in a small house.
If I didn't have hobbies that took up so much space and needed so many things, I could live in a much smaller house.
But I need room to spread out fabric for layout and cutting and fitting. And for storing patterns, fabrics, dress dummies, books, sewing machines, tools. Not to mention space for the ( Read more... )
