Rants

When I need to vent before I kick someone.

I’ve been known to bite, too.

Four Rules and Why I Break Them

Four Rules and Why I Break Them

I should be editing, I know. And I will. But…well, think of this as me getting my brain going. Besides, some stuff is bugging me. 1. I’m supposed to think controlling, masterful men are hot. I thought we were past this. I really did. Then someone on my Twitter feed posted an article about sexy […]

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The Real Origin of Werewolves

The Real Origin of Werewolves

Now, understand that none of this can be proven. I’m pretty sure I’m right, though. Way back in the mists of time, far earlier than any historical mention of werewolves, there lived a man and a woman. The man was not the woman’s mate–no, her mate knew when to keep his head down. This man

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I Hate Politics Too

I Hate Politics Too

Yes, civic action is increasingly afflicted by the same perfectionist tendencies that afflict our efforts to live green or to raise healthy, happy, responsible citizens. There’s always some way to do it “better.” So effing what? All we can do is the best we can. That encompasses the fact that our ‘best’ changes from day to day. Today I can type up a blog ranting at anyone who will read to pay attention. Tomorrow maybe the best I’ll manage is a re-tweet to pass the news of something I think people need to see.

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Are We Equals? (Hint: Are We Women?)

Are We Equals? (Hint: Are We Women?)

It’s funny how things come up all at once sometimes. A friend linked this yesterday. This is where I draw the line. This is where I asks moms all over the world who are SICK OF PINK to take a stand and make it stop. I’m making it stop. I’m asking you to say no to

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No Class, Just Education

No Class, Just Education

We had a WWII vet (a fascinating story-teller!) sharing his experiences. We had traditional Korean drummers. We had a Buddhist monk in yellow, from Thailand. We had Afghan people to talk about Afghanistan, and Nepali to talk about Nepal. We had people teaching origami and leading the kids in karaoke, and many, many more activities based on our global studies for this semester, Asia.

And I had parent after parent calling to ask if it was true that there were “no classes today.”

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To Austin

To Austin

ETA: I’m so glad people are stopping by, but Austin can’t see the view #s on this post. Won’t you leave a few words of support? Even if it’s been said by someone else, I think saying it again can help. I found a conversation on Twitter by accident. I went to click “reply” to

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You Have the Right to be Offensive

You Have the Right to be Offensive

You have the right to say things that hurt people because you don’t think those things should hurt people. You have the right to use any word you want, even if it hurts people who are just too sensitive. You have the right to be offended should anyone ask you to change. You have the

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