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Oh, Burning Man, no...!
Burning Man just announced its theme for this year.
Cargo Culthttp://www.burningman.com/art_of_burningman/bm13_theme.htmlRead more... ) -
Race and Racism in SF (Loscon post-panel discussion)
As usual, this is crossposted to LJ, which will host the intro/101 discussion. The discussion at DW is designed for more advanced and nuanced approaches. I suspect you will self-sort, but you may be strongly urged to visit the other site if your comments are deemed more appropriate elsewhere. I expect everyone to be kind to the newbies at LJ, and ( Read more... ) -
Cue headache in 4, 3, 2, 1...
I'd forgotten how much I hate the scent of geraniums.
Some magic combination of the automatic sprinkler system, the slight breeze, the time of day, and who knows what else pushed the repellent odor right into this room. Bleah.
This entry is cross-posted at http://trinker.dreamwidth.org/368975.html for the convenience of DW users. There are ( Read more... ) -
It's not paranoia if...
...I find myself tentative about sharing details about my life...which results in my being reluctant to read my flist/dwircle. I'm second guessing, anticipating judgment, expecting waves of ostracism, and to find out that people who were kind to my face are subsequently revealing their true feelings and cutting me off. I think it's mostly trauma ( Read more... ) -
A short diversion
Does anyone have links to the things I or anyone else might have written about the Dresden Files being racially problematic? I can't find anything other than the Injun line, and Hyde Park, and I know there's more than that ( Read more... ) -
MARSHMALLOW SALE!
Babies need new shoes, and other delights ( Read more... ) -
Who's in NOLA?
I know at least *one* of you is in NOLA, or used to be.
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When does Zero not mean Zero?
Dear Readercon,
The time to decide that you do not actually have a Zero Tolerance policy is before you implement one. When you say you have one, and get the props for it, and then relent and show mercy (i.e. not "Zero Tolerance") for transgression, you become forsworn and all the feeling of support and safety you created with "Zero Tolerance" ( Read more... ) -
TRINKER IN SFBAY 4/13 to 4/20
Heya!
Sorry for the radio silence only broken by this note.
I'm up in the Bay Area for the next week.
Crash space gratefully accepted. Face time desired.
Marshmallows in tow.
<3
Comments screened, go ahead and post contact info pls.
This entry is cross-posted at http://trinker.dreamwidth.org/364696.html for the convenience of DW users. There ( Read more... )