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i believe in karma. i really do.
Petition to Ban Michael Vick from the NFL-Permanently (warning: graphic image. Sign the petition anyway, please.)
Michael Vick is an athlete who was convicted in 2007 of interstate dog fighting. Under his supervision, innumerable innocent dogs suffered horrifically cruel, inhumane, and sadistic treatment. As my friend la_palomita says: There's a reason why ( Read more... ) -
maru and the small flying insect
Maru meows in this, which freaked both of my cats out. Ha! He also sounds and acts like Tinky. -
using your money for good
Dear friends:
Safe House Center, a domestic violence and sexual assault center, has partnered with Amazon.com. If you're shopping doing some online shopping this year, clicking through this link will donate a portion of your sale to Safe House Center.
Be safe, everyone. -
do not be afraid of women
Yesterday was the eighth anniversary of Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act becoming law. From the Jewish Women's Archive: "This act works to assist immigrants who are victims of domestic violence by providing legal protections that can aid them in escaping violent situations and securing court protection ( Read more... ) -
she is always moving, always buoyant with sound
"I have to stop myself from touching him, because he is so frightened. But using my hands is like language for me, or better; words are so small, so far from what I want them to mean. I can never say exactly what I am feeling, not even in my old language, and especially not in this newer one. There are too many places only skin can reach, only the ( Read more... )
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