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Rachel Maddow is a Smarty Pants
I do feel that the core of the feminist experience is that women are expected to be full people independent of their gender, and that it really is about having the same high expectations of everybody in this kind of an environment. I think the idea that nobody gets cut any slack because of who they are is just as liberal and feminist as the idea ( Read more... ) -
School Is Once Again In Session
I love being at school again. Winter Break dragged on by the time it got to January. This semester is my final as an undergraduate. How exciting is that? I am enrolled in my first ever music class. It is a study of Jazz/Rock/Pop in America! I'm also taking American Public Address, Communication in Learning, and a writing workshop. This ( Read more... ) -
Kind of a Heroine
An adorable floppy-eared, curly-furred black dog wandered over to my doorstep yesterday, seeking refuge from the rain. It was the second time my neighbor's dog had escaped and waited at my front door. My dad was the first to spot the dog, who I will call Alfredo for the sake of my neighbor's privacy. Jessica and I were in the kitchen baking ( Read more... ) -
Walkout
It was epic! If the big wigs weren't listening before, I'm sure they finally heard us. More later... -
Let's Talk Speech
I gave a speech today. It was the first time in about a year that I've taken the stage to speak in a public setting. My topic was safe social networking for teens and tweens and I was told that I did a great job. It really was a lot of fun and now my throat is sore. Funny how that happens after 20 mins of non-stop speaking. Anyway, here's a ( Read more... ) -
Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
I'm giving a speech tomorrow in front of what should be a pretty big audience. My topic is safe social networking for teens and tweens. This is exciting, and I have a wonderful and huge support group that's going to be with me. I'll post more details tomorrow night when all is said and done. -
I Only Ever Want To Blog When I'm Busy
I have a lot going on right now. It's a nice change of pace because there's never a dull moment. Work hours got cut but it isn't so bad, I'm pretty good at making my funds last and keeping my debt low-to-zero. My automobile is on its deathbed, having overheated for the billionth time in forever. This time, I was the one who diagnosed the ( Read more... ) -
Monster Cookies
I made a batch of crispy and chewy chocolate chip cookies last night. They're from my favorite recipe and it'll only a be a matter of hours before the whole batch is completely gone!
( Photographic evidence of the Monster Cookie )