From this Geek Feminism post (thanks to supergee for the link):

"More women than men discuss sexism, and it is not because we find the topic more fun, entertaining, or enjoyable than men. It is because sexism gets in the way of our freedom."

Yeah, this.

Jeb Bush said today, "After thoughtful consideration, I have decided not to run for the United States Senate in 2010. While the opportunity to serve my state and country during these turbulent and dynamic times is compelling, now is not the right time to return to elected office."

Translation: "My brother fucked it up for me, that asshole."

"I have no problem sacrificing authenticity on the altar of tastiness."

Because it's Friday. Seen in multiple journals.

When you see this, quote Blackadder in your LJ.

Lord Flashheart: "She's got a tongue like an electric eel, and she likes the taste of a man's tonsils!"

"Well you know what I knew, that my God was bigger than his. I knew that my God was a real God, and his was an idol ( Read more... )

"In an intimate relationship we risk being who we really are with another. We are each of us trapped within our own mind and body and consciousness, and we try to break those bounds with the crude tools we have at hand -- we try with look and language and touch, to at least partially bridge what is unbridgeable. We join our inescapable private life ( Read more... )

So, that was my trip to Indonesia. I feel like all I've written couldn't possibly do my experiences full justice, and sometimes wish I could just jack a USB cable into my head so that I could simply download all my sensory memories. I've wished that for a long time, actually. :-} Until that brave new world, this will have to suffice ( Read more... )

"They're not going to get softer if you keep stimulating them."

• "I'm the boss. I'll win." (now ex-boss :)
• "Who would Jesus telemarket?" (me)
• "Susan, you're nearest to him -- hit him!" (ex-boss)
• "More joints, less council!" (now ex-direct mail guy)
• "This has sex on it, David. It must be yours." (ex-boss)

( wedding and travel and trouble and tribbles )