Link Me Up, Scotty - Feminism Edition
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
My husband is not my "soul-mate." True story.
Disclaimer: I have a fundamental disagreement with this author about how we fill this void as self-aware humans. She believes only "god" (whatever that means) can fill her void, but I believe it's something I have to do for myself. But regardless of which path we take, we both agree that we have a responsibility to ourselves to bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and not look to another human being to make us whole.
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A Gentleman's Guide to Rape Culture, or why every man is "responsible" for rape culture, whether they're a dangerous fuckknuckle or a wonderful, caring human being. This essay makes me want to strip 20 years off my age, find Zaron Burnett III and have his lovely babies. In a purely platonic way, I mean.
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Not a huge fan of Staind's music, but I think Aaron Lewis is my new celebrity platonic boyfriend.
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My friend and shippie Jim Wright, Tool of Satan, expresses how thoroughly the Republicans have failed in their moral obligation to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces in light of their protests on the return of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban. This, more than any other reason, is why I couldn't bring myself to serve the 30 years I'd planned on. These people absolutely cannot be trusted with my life. Or my son's.
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In Focus provides a photo essay of military working dogs deployed in Afghanistan and their handlers. These are good, good dogs.
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Video of the Week: Ze Frank brings us "True Facts about the Cuttlefish." I love this guy.
Disclaimer: I have a fundamental disagreement with this author about how we fill this void as self-aware humans. She believes only "god" (whatever that means) can fill her void, but I believe it's something I have to do for myself. But regardless of which path we take, we both agree that we have a responsibility to ourselves to bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and not look to another human being to make us whole.
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A Gentleman's Guide to Rape Culture, or why every man is "responsible" for rape culture, whether they're a dangerous fuckknuckle or a wonderful, caring human being. This essay makes me want to strip 20 years off my age, find Zaron Burnett III and have his lovely babies. In a purely platonic way, I mean.
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Not a huge fan of Staind's music, but I think Aaron Lewis is my new celebrity platonic boyfriend.
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My friend and shippie Jim Wright, Tool of Satan, expresses how thoroughly the Republicans have failed in their moral obligation to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces in light of their protests on the return of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban. This, more than any other reason, is why I couldn't bring myself to serve the 30 years I'd planned on. These people absolutely cannot be trusted with my life. Or my son's.
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In Focus provides a photo essay of military working dogs deployed in Afghanistan and their handlers. These are good, good dogs.
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Video of the Week: Ze Frank brings us "True Facts about the Cuttlefish." I love this guy.
Basenji Blogging Friday - The Demilitarized Zone
Friday, May 30, 2014
Guess who's back? The Damn Squirrel™, that's who. She's been running amok in our backyard since we lost Boogie the Giant Schnauzer, and now it appears that The Damn Squirrel™ Yard War II has begun.
Because Jackson has no intention of allowing those impudent squirrels trespass on her territory.
Because Jackson has no intention of allowing those impudent squirrels trespass on her territory.
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| She's taunting me. But I shall get her...someday. |
2014 Flower Pr0n - Die, Winter, Die Edition
Sunday, May 25, 2014
A couple weeks ago, I left for San Diego on business. As usual, I stayed with The Mechanickys.
This was the weather in my backyard when I left Parker. I had to push 6" of snow off the Jeep before I could leave for the Airport.
Here was the weather in The Mechanicky's backyard.
Temperature difference: 61 degrees.
But I took some pictures of the fabulous flowers in the neighborhoods, which made me happy.
This was the weather in my backyard when I left Parker. I had to push 6" of snow off the Jeep before I could leave for the Airport.
Here was the weather in The Mechanicky's backyard.
Temperature difference: 61 degrees.
But I took some pictures of the fabulous flowers in the neighborhoods, which made me happy.
Basenji Blogging Friday - The Incredible Exploding Dog Edition
Friday, May 23, 2014
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| You know you love me. Because I'm cute. |
So basically, there's hair all over the front of the couch. And most of my pants. And most of my pajamas. And my sweatshirts. And the carpet. And the floor. Basically, her coat is exploding all over the house, and all over us.
She's going to see a groomer on Monday, and we have (probably futile) hope that a good session with the Furminator will help get this under control.
Link Me Up, Scotty - Things that go BOOM Edition
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
A High School Sophomore in Texas (where else?) has been suspended for refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. His refusal is a matter of principle for him, and I hope he sticks to his guns. The law - in both spirit and substance - is on his side. Live without fear, young Mason.
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Scientist Wendy Chung has some things to say about the causes and treatments she's researching as it relates to autism. And only about 60 seconds is dedicated to the trope that vaccines and autism are connected. Science. It works, bitches.
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Steven Taylor over at Outside the Beltway takes on the historical illiteracy of those dumbass BLM protesters whose activities have gained traction due to the racist ramblings of that cretin Bundy. The sad part? They have no idea how stupid they are. None. At all.
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Because if I'm going to cry, everybody's going to cry.
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For the 1% of my readers who don't read "The Oatmeal," here's some advice to take on board.
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Video of the Week: The U.S. Navy's new projectile weapon, coming to a warship near you in 2016:
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Scientist Wendy Chung has some things to say about the causes and treatments she's researching as it relates to autism. And only about 60 seconds is dedicated to the trope that vaccines and autism are connected. Science. It works, bitches.
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Steven Taylor over at Outside the Beltway takes on the historical illiteracy of those dumbass BLM protesters whose activities have gained traction due to the racist ramblings of that cretin Bundy. The sad part? They have no idea how stupid they are. None. At all.
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Because if I'm going to cry, everybody's going to cry.
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For the 1% of my readers who don't read "The Oatmeal," here's some advice to take on board.
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Video of the Week: The U.S. Navy's new projectile weapon, coming to a warship near you in 2016:
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