The Truth Shall Set Us Free
The past decade has been a roller coaster. In 2010 I was suffering from writer’s block so bad I was afraid to open my laptop, because almost every time I… Read more »
Category Archives: Life
Romance Has a Problem with Abortion
Abortion – the act of it and even the discussion of it – has traditionally been frowned upon in romance. There’s no denying it. I grew up reading romances with… Read more »
Lazy
Lazy ADJECTIVE unwilling to work or use energy. characterized by lack of effort or activity. showing a lack of care. Synonyms idle, indolent, slothful, shiftless I have a kid who… Read more »
For the Love of Libraries
I’ve always bought books. From a young age I would save up pocket money/birthday money and spend it on books. Some new, many from my frequented 2nd hand bookstore. I… Read more »
I Am Angry
I am angry. That’s an understatement. I’m filled with a burning, swelling rage that I’m having trouble controlling. I am controlling it—just. And I’m angry that I’m controlling it. That… Read more »
Some Guys Should Just STFU
Imagine your entire life you’ve been told to protect yourself from situations where strange men have access to your private parts. ‘Pull your skirt down’ ‘cross your legs’ ‘don’t flash… Read more »
Let’s Talk About How We Need To Talk To People Now
I’ve had a couple altercations in the last two months caused by some shit that was being said and my visceral dislike of the overall vibe of the dialogue. Just… Read more »
Ways I have betrayed feminism/women/myself
– In high school (and for some years after) I called girls who had been known to sleep around sluts because others were doing it – I’ve laughed along with… Read more »
Kids–You Gotta Love ‘Em
So I’m taking some weeks off the day job. For reasons including Management made some unilateral decisions directly effecting me that would not improve my work situation and the fact… Read more »
No Resolutions
I don’t do new year’s resolutions because let’s face it, they’re lame. We make promises to ourselves that we’ll eat less, exercise more, quit drinking, smoking…whatever. But a date on… Read more »