Last Friday, at one of my favorite blogs Shapely Prose, Kate Harding posted about how women should be proud of their accomplishments, and not be self-deprecating about themAs girls, we're taught that accepting a compliment gracefully is to say thank you, and to make some sort of comment about how we're not as good at it as we could be, someone else ( Read more... )

from my US visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladyscience/sets/72157623793092189/Read more... )

No extended vacation for me- my flight is scheduled to leave tomorrow night.

I have arrived in the USA. I'm off to Boston with my Mom this weekend. My cell phone isn't working, so e-mail me.

I came back from the conference, and yeah, came down with the flu. Gross. I think the same thing happened to me last year ( Read more... )

So bust out your Neil Diamond.

I am visiting April 8th to the 22nd. dontcallmemolly is kind enough to throw a party for me on the 17th. Let me know if you need details about that.

Also, anyone interested in some pr0n-for-the-female-gaze? The last time I ordered this magazine, Filament (site a bit risque), they sent me two back issues that I already own. If ( Read more... )

I booked my flight for my April US visit. April 8th to the 22nd. That first weekend is likely going to be taken with time with my mom.

Orange juice neutralizes the proinflammatory effect of a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal and prevents endotoxin increase and Toll-like receptor expression

I had a dream last night I was a gay man. And I slept with Karl Urban.

I suppose it's better than having Lady Gaga stuck in my head.

Since I know several of you are down on the concept of love (myself included), this is for you:

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