February 2012
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Stayed up too late writing.
wellthatsadorable:
The internal struggle he goes through here is obvious and heartbreaking. On the one hand, puppy want that treat. On the other… oh the embarrassment, the shame of the booties. This is the classic struggle of pain vs. pleasure! This gif is timeless!
Hot tip: turn this gif into a book -> automatically collect the Pulitzer Prize.
(Thanks for the gif, Ramsey E!)
Upstairs Neighbors had a big fight today. They were really going at it for over an hour. I couldn’t hear exactly what they were saying, but she was crying a lot and I’m certain someone threw things. Seriously, I’d complain, but I feel this is cosmic retribution for being a terrible neighbor in the past.
The ‘biblical view’ that’s younger than the Happy... →
In 1979, McDonald’s introduced the Happy Meal.
Sometime after that, it was decided that the Bible teaches that human life begins at conception.
Ask any American evangelical, today, what the Bible says about abortion and they will insist that this is what it says. (Many don’t actually believe this, but they know it is the only answer that won’t get them in trouble.) They’ll be a little fuzzy on...
Whoa.
I just caught myself singing to Lola, “Who is a good girl? You are a good girl! Good girls eat their food! Yes they do! And YOU are a good girl! Yes you are! Who is? You are!”
Fuuuuck.
Fire bad. Tree pretty.
I feel like my life is beating up on me a little, but at least I’m getting a lot done?
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It's real, bros.
I just paid for That Dam Half-Marathon.
I can’t believe it will be here in two weeks. I’ve worked really hard, and even though I’ve been laid up a little in the last 10 days because I’ve been sick I’m still really optimistic. On my last long run I thought, “it’ll only be a few more miles in the half” and it honestly sounded reasonable! I think that...
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Hey runners (and yogis, and exercisers in...
lucy is having a really great online sale right now. Typically their stuff is pretty pricey, but I have to say their running tights are SO worth it. If you’re in the market for some upscale workout gear I’d say it would be a good time to check them out.
They have a lot of winter stuff on sale and I’m grateful because I really needed some alternate running tights. With the half...
“OK, the idea that kids these days are “digital natives” is a nice, self-serving...”
– California Dreamin’ | MetaFilter (via ayjay)
Yeah, my students barely know how to use Google and they’re the exact students that we’re told are supposed to be “digital natives.” It’s really weird… I’m always thinking, “How do you ever find anything out for yourself?”
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My students...
Not so long ago...
…a Friday night at home would have horrified me. I would have heard the people walking on the streets to and from restaurants and bars and been sad to be staying at home. An even shorter time ago it would have made me upset that D has been asleep since I got home and that we aren’t spending a weekend night together.
Now, I’m happy to be in bed, watching Harry Potter movies with...
“OK, the idea that kids these days are “digital natives” is a nice, self-serving...”
– California Dreamin’ | MetaFilter (via ayjay)
UC Berkeley signed a deal with Adobe and gave every student a download of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 (US $399), the problem is that most of us don’t even know how to use these programs.
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Yeah, my students barely know how to use Google...
Petition to remove Alexander Ryking as editor of... →
onebadapple:
whineandbeer:
14kgoldnyc:
steviemcfly:
The goal is 1,000 signatures. Please sign and reblog, because we should not have someone who is an unrepentant sexist and rape apologist, who heaps praise upon men who threaten to beat and rape women, in an editorial position here.
Now over 2K!
Keep this going, people. (Not that there is a single person on my dash who hasn’t seen this...
I’ve been sick for a few days and haven’t been sleeping well. I woke up to Lola snuffling around by the bed sadly. I asked her if she wanted to get in bed with me and she had a really hard time getting up. I had her walk for me and she wasn’t able to move her legs right. Luckily, D was on his way home and we went right to the vet. They don’t know what is wrong with her...
What Happened to Andre?: charlietangofoxtrot: For... →
charlietangofoxtrot:
For all would-be academics. Please reblog widely.
charlietangofoxtrot:
astationaryjew:
thewhywhygirl:
phdork:
This may well be the best use of the internet ever: crowd-sourcing adjunct working conditions as way to introduce transparency…
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No. Just no.
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Remember last year how February was like the worst for so many of us? I think for me that’s kind of a yearly thing…Only this year it started a week or two early.
I’m lost right now.
As I move into the second semester of the school year I’m noticing that the lack of future opportunity in my position is upsetting me more than I thought it might. Our program continues to ask...
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January 2012
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Have I ever had “ANY unwanted/undesired physical... →
moniquill:
thebaddominicana:
Earlier in this pregnancy, I filled out my “Initial Health History” form for prenatal and birth care. You know: check the box if you’ve experienced severe headaches, diabetes, all sorts of things. After the usual “Emotional abuse,” “Physical abuse,” “Sexual abuse,” I got to this very interesting item: ”ANY unwanted/undesired physical or sexual contact.”
read the...
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džulory ladžala: Not Indigenous = Not Real →
golden-zephyr:
Interesting conversation just transpired, the outcome of which (according to a PhD-conferred professor of Anthropology and History) is that since the Rroma are not indigenous, they don’t constitute a separate culture… or even a minority. Their status, is according to Dr. Mc, “their own doing,…
I have nothing interesting to say lately. There are quite a few things going on, but nothing to report as of yet. Currently, I’m just floating along and trying not to tip my boat into the drink.
Watchmachistado:
How to pronounce Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan because you asked.
I just practiced saying Pakistan after Anna several times. That’s one that’s hard for my ear to tongue coordination to get on to. It’s important to try (until you get it right).
