Huh... I put in two different LJ entries, and then my dissertation abstract--and still got the same answer, so I guess really *do* write like him:


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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Why, in this day and age, is it still perfectly acceptable to treat fat people in a way that is not only belittling but even dehumanizing? Are we not human, too?

Bacardi's new advertising campaign in Israel:


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From this time forth, any LJ friend who refers to my weight in any way will be summarily de-friended both in LiveJournal and, if applicable, in real life. This includes commiseration, however kindly intended, suggestions for improving my diet and/or exercise regime, and all related topics. It's just off the table, as far as discussions go. Period ( Read more... )

It looks like we're going to start working on clearing out and painting the sunroom this weekend. (My mom will have two rooms completely to herself, the sunroom and the large room behind it.) I've decided to move all my 1950s-era aluminum porch furniture in there (loveseat/glider + 2 rocking chairs), since the dogs and cats can't really hurt it (I ( Read more... )

Hmm. Well, really, that's the best case scenario. My paper wasn't accepted for the CAA annual conference, which is just as well, since to be honest I wasn't really sure what I wanted to say in it. (grin) But the guy who's heading the session works at Duke on topics similar to mine and wants to meet up with me and possibly have me give a guest ( Read more... )

Dear LJ friends: I am in the process of doing a rather radical winnowing of my friends list. Several of you I have known for a few years now, but I feel that our lives are really not going in the same direction. Please do not take offense at our parting, and go in peace.
xxoo,
Jess

Could I make some kind of homemade energy bar from the following ingredients that I happen to have on hand?

oats
raisins
golden raisins
dates
cocoa
peanut butter
walnuts
cashews
dried cranberries
coconut flakes

I saw Chocolate and Zucchini's post about making homemade Larabars, but I don't have *quite* the right ingredients. Any ideas, folks? Or ( Read more... )

• 11:02 @ gfrancie Aw, poor mommy! I hope you get a massage or at least a hot bath and a good book today! #
• 11:07 Hey, you, reading this post: what's your favorite cookbook, hmm? #

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• 14:27 Took my vitamin first thing in the morning instead of last thing at night...I am *so* not doing that again. Vitamin-B burps! Yuck! #
• 21:45 Ah, happiness--I cleaned my office! It's clean, and quiet, and even cool (I had the a/c on today). Yay! I love my office! #

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