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I Figured It Would Be Stupid...You Figured Right! 1 Aug 2013 | 06:20 am
"I figured it would be stupid, so I didn't read it." This was Chris' comment re: the Proceedings article on sexual assault in the military. Oh honey, you don't even know. Calling this stupid does n...
Required Reading: Military Sexual Assault Primer 30 Jul 2013 | 09:30 pm
I officially have some rage. As we all watch the military flail under public scrutiny regarding sexual assault cases, it is a full on epic level of bad management. From the systems in place, to the ...
The Day That Crafting Became a Political Statement 18 Jul 2013 | 10:02 pm
We need to discuss Hobby Lobby. This saddens me because as a crafty person I love Hobby Lobby. However, as a feminist, humanist and big believer in medical agency I feel my love affair with this sup...
Stocking Up For Summer 28 Jun 2013 | 02:11 am
Around here summer means supplies for arts and crafts. Now, we are a pretty crafty family in general, but summer vacation is a great time to do all the activities that don't fit nicely into the "afte...
Required Reading: Session 1 19 Jun 2013 | 06:51 pm
One of the best parts of blogging, for me, is that you constantly find new bloggers, or new material from old favorites, that blows your mind. In an attempt to honor all this amazing stuff I find, I...
When You Just Need to Write 18 Jun 2013 | 09:43 pm
I started blogging here for all the usual reasons I suppose. I needed an outlet, I needed a community and a sense of self. My story is not unique in the world of "mommy-bloggers." None the less, it...
A Conflict of Interest 13 Jun 2013 | 04:45 pm
Yesterday I found this news item: The Ongoing Battle to Remove Military Sexual Assault Prosecution From the Chain of Command. It goes without saying that I have a lot to say about this and the really ...
Living Another Life 12 Jun 2013 | 09:19 pm
Liz had new tubes put in her ears today. This, in and of itself, is not really noteworthy. The surgery was fast and easy, she was a champ and even hours later is seems like she is showing signs of g...
Healthy 7 Jun 2013 | 08:47 pm
In summation, I did a month of Weight Watcher's, was cranky, stressed and depressed finally quitting when I had a net gain of 2 pounds. Did a month of Paleo, was tired, cranky, lethargic and even mor...
May 1 Jun 2013 | 06:22 am
This post wraps up the "post every day in May" pledge inspired by Ginger at Ramble Ramble. I have to say I really enjoyed it and I owe a huge debt of thanks to Ginger for getting my blogging going ag...
