Desmond Tutu has written a book that I would very much like to read now, that is excerpted on huffpo ( Read more... )

I recently saw both Thor and X-Men: First Class. Maybe I'm being picky, but the message of "women and dark people are evil" was *resounding* to me in First Class. It was a fine movie and I enjoyed it, but the overwhelming white dude vibe did diminish some of my fun ( Read more... )

So. I know a ton of crafty people. My sisters are both competent with a wide range of artistic media, including fiber and fabric ( Read more... )

My way cool awesome zombie game has had some cancellations and is looking for players for the game this weekend. The game runs from noon on Saturday to noonish on Sunday near Philly PA. There are cabins for sleeping in and fun to be had fighting zombies. M and I will be driving down on Friday and I'm happy to help people with travel and sleeping ( Read more... )

I am blessed by strong women in my life. We may make ... less than ideal choices ... in some circumstances, but the women who have surrounded me my entire life are all amazing examples of strength and undiming individuality and eternal growth. I have never questioned my own strength, my own self ( Read more... )

I'm, at times, a tad willful ( Read more... )

I was being so good, and so careful not to tire myself all the way out because recovery is still taking far too long ( Read more... )

And what's the point? Why keep to any set of morals? Why go to the trouble? What do you get out of the deal? Well, you get to be the kind of person who does things that way. That's all, really. There's no other guarantee. It's like how Batman just gets to be Batman, and that's his reward for going to the trouble of being Batman. And, really, ( Read more... )

My mom has a boyfriend. Its pretty awesome, its good to see her happy and discovering pieces of herself that she has refused to admit were there. I've met him, he's fine enough, but honestly, I'm mostly concerned with her and her wellbeing. As long as he is good for her, I'm good with the situation. (This is about par for the course for my opinion ( Read more... )

I do not have any calm, rational way to discuss this. That there are people who would work so hard to create female suffering in my own country is horrifying to me.

The federal government will shut down because extremists in Congress are pursuing a vendetta against Planned Parenthood. It's not about the budget - it's about trying to destroy ( Read more... )