Politics

If I include a pretty picture of me, will you read it?

Today I posted a link to an article on Huffington Post by a woman has made a valiant effort to convey what it's like to live as a woman (and I will add my personal amendment to include those who present as women). It was a shared post from a man who urged other men… Continue reading If I include a pretty picture of me, will you read it?

Kinkstuff, Love & Relationships, Politics

Using my words

Once upon a time I thought I was telepathic. No, not really, but once upon a time, I behaved as though the men I was interested in could read my mind. With a look or a series of hints, I could convey my desires and they'd have the option to either make them happen or… Continue reading Using my words

Humor, Politics

Stink

My house has an odd medicinal smell to it. I don't know if it's caused by whatever mysterious process is going on in the downstairs guest room that has been quarantined while they have these enormous drying machines running 24/7 since Saturday. But I do know that I didn't start smelling the new not-entirely-pleasant smell… Continue reading Stink

Family Relationships, Love & Relationships, Politics

A message for the disenfranchised conservatives

My brother spends more time with my dad by virtue of having kids. My niece and nephew see their grandparents at least once a week when they're in town, and even if they're not in town, they're face-timing and on the phone from afar. I, only having cats, do not have the responsibility of ensuring… Continue reading A message for the disenfranchised conservatives

Love & Relationships

Afflicting the Comfortable

I heard a quote yesterday during a conference. The key note speaker called it out as his favorite quote. We "comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable." I just saw a friend on twitter lament over a post on facebook asking "why does everything have to be about race?" And...yeah. Because it is. But it's… Continue reading Afflicting the Comfortable