I feel guilty.  About killing ants.  It's kinda silly -- since I know they don't feel pain-pain, like humans, or birds, or dogs.  But, it still bothers me.  And it sorta bothers me that this is slightly irrational, but at the same time, these are my feelings and that makes them okay.  And that's probably an irrational statement.  But I don't care ( Read more... )

I have a search agent report all newly published papers that have certain terms.... "mycoplasma"  --  "size variation" -- "mycoides."  Sometimes, strange papers come to my attention.

This title amused me:
Anal Intercourse Among Young Heterosexuals in Three Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics in the United States.

Gorbach PM, Manhart LE, Hess KL, ( Read more... )

If I were to write a moralistic story about a female geneticist, the name of the genetcist would be DeAnne Hay ( Read more... )

I've been feeling a bit strange as of late.   Content.  Calm.  Resolved.  Determined.  Happy.

I am the poorest I've been in.... 8 months?  Since Shaun and I broke up -- since I've taken on the burden of paying to live in a house that's much too big for me.  The house, taxes, a not-so-well-thought-out loan, and a few unforeseen expenses have put a ( Read more... )

I recently dined at Korma Sutra, an Indian restaurant in Kansas City.  I was *stunned* at the awesomeness of this restaurant.

To start, we were given papad and three different chuttneys to nibble on while we made our menu selections.  I chose the house special Korma Sutra Korma.  And then, unexpectedly, this happened:

I noticed the water was ( Read more... )

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus  -  has a magical ring to it, no?  If I were to make a microbial rap, I'd be certain to include this microbe in the lyrics.  If raps have lyrics.  Hmm......

Strongylocentrotus pur-pur-puratus......

This really does relate to my dissertation.  I swear.  Not the rap - the bug.

I've applied for clinical microbiologist position with a company in Madsion, Wisconsin.  I have a phone interview scheduled.

A picture on their "interview process" webpage amused me:  a man is in fear of being consumed by a dinosaur-art sculpture.

The webpage developer has a sense of humor.  :p

My committee suggested that I write a chapter for my dissertation in the form of a paper -- which I think is a fine idea.  At the end of the process, I'll have a manuscript that my boss will refuse to submit.  But, at least I can say that I wrote one and intend to submit it.  :p    (I would like to submit my manuscripts, but my boss is refusing to ( Read more... )

I do think it is interesting and useful to study differences between males and females of the human species.

This quote, however, higlights sexist and dangerous language in this persuit:

"Females aren't males and it's really important to understand the differences," Waters says. "It is important to recognize that the female brain acts differently ( Read more... )

I have been filled with an urge to nest.  I want to be in a place, all my own.  Secure, secluded, warm, and snuggly.   My fantasy nest is inspired by Walden -- though I would like my cabin to have a few modern amenities ( Read more... )