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Secular Humanism--Beyond Atheism
Secular humanism is a humanist philosophy that upholds reason, ethics and justice, and specifically rejects the supernatural and the spiritual as the basis of moral reflection and decision-making. Like other types of humanism, secular humanism is a life stance that focuses on the way human beings can lead good, happy and functional lives ( Read more... ) -
Self-harm, Masochism and Body Piercing
Tattoos, body piercings and self-harm - is there a link?
http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2008/07/tattoos-body-piercings-and-self-harm-is.html
Getting piercings and tattoos in the almost clinical setting of a reputable ( Read more... ) -
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"It is better to be clumsy than clever, better plain than affected, better crude than weak, better eccentric than vulgar" --Poets' Jade Splinters (ancient Chinese book of poetry ( Read more... ) -
Uncle John from Jamaica
"Uncle John From Jamaica ( Read more... ) -
Rockin' it, Injured Style
I rocked it Saturday night! Not just because I danced my ass off at The Incredible Kid and DJ Anjali show, but because I was the girl with the sling who didn't let that keep me from getting out there full force. (Hell, I even had strangers coming up to me saying how awesome it was). -
Giving Thanks
Seeing as it was Thanksgiving just a few days ago, I feel it necessary to formulate a list of the things for which I am thankful. The thing is, my life is so completely different from what it was a year ago, that there is a part of me that wants to put out the blanket statement "I'm thankful for everything in my current life, good or bad, because ( Read more... ) -
First Day Of School, Paper-Mache Giraffes and the Wonderfulness of Downtown in the Summer
I'm pretty much got a job now (tutoring sessions are just piling up), I'm excited about my classes (although one that was just going to be an easy A for a required core class is a joke for me--I could do the whole final project in four hours ( Read more... ) -
it came to me in a dream
"One cannot conclude that the cruel irony of love is..."
Anyone care to help me finish the line?
