So relieved. I didn't think Mittens really had a shot, and that the media was just hyping "the razor-thin margin!!!" I've heard about 683 times this past week, but... well, it was closer than I'd like.

It is. Recent numbers aren't quite so encouraging.

Sadly I'm seeing numbers that indicate Tammy Baldwin is tied or losing. Hope it's not true.

Possibly it's the BDSMer in me, but I see power dynamics in both of those. Being worshiped can mean she's dominant and he's the worshipful sub. Being ravaged can be being "taken," held down, controlled, etc.

I think the "gender switch" idea works best on smaller age gaps. When it comes to extreme gap - a 20something with a 60something - even older men/younger women can get negative reactions.

Yes on Michonne. She barely has any dialogue - she just glowers and looks menacing. In the comic book she had more personality and depth.

The part where Violet swells up in Willy Wonka and the other kid (or is it her?) gets stuffed up a tube filled me with unspeakable horror as a child. It's still hard for me to watch. I can't imagine a movie like that being made today for kids.

Thank you. I read it, but it doesn't state anything about women serving less time specifically for statutory rape or experiencing greater leniency. It does say women have a greater acquittal/dismissal for violent felonies, which is interesting, and it also says women serve less time than men for pretty much every…

Do you have statistics to back this up? I'm honestly curious because I hear people say this all the time, but have never seen any hard data. Female teachers get much more media exposure than male teachers in this situation, that's obvious. But whenever I hear about local cases of male teachers sleeping with female…

Casual sex and a high number of partners aren't synonymous. I know a lot of people who've mostly been in long-term relationships, but have had a few casual flings between those.

Here's the larger point: it's about how annoying it is to be pursued when you've clearly indicated a lack of interest. It's not about the sex vs. relationship intentions of the pursuer.

Daily. Incessantly. Could be in a bookstore, at Trader Joe's, at a red light, at the coffee shop, on an elliptical machine at the gym. I avoid eye contact with men and respond civilly but shortly to their questions, because no matter where I go, they're trying to start conversations and ask me out even or follow me…

Not going to lie, I was disappointed. It just seemed more predictable and less creepy than Season 1. Even the credits - which started out promisingly enough - seemed to get repetitive and too blatant.

I found it implausible that not a single one of them died over the last few months, given the usual pick-off rate, but other than that I was thrilled at how much the show has picked up the pace. I think tonight was the most I've ever liked Lori (though "liked" may be too strong a word) since the show began. Shane's…

Just as another factor to consider - I recently had to hire someone for a marketing writer position and the majority of applicants were unemployed lawyers desperate for any job they could find.

My problem with dress codes is that they are usually interpreted according to individual biases. Plenty of people who are well-groomed and appropriately dressed still get called out because they've failed to fulfill some manager's Corporate Barbie ideal or they've triggered a sore spot or insecurity."Unprofessional"…

I was so relieved when I realized it was going to be a good episode. Last week's filled me with despair that the whole season would be a downer.

I miss him so much. I even miss guru Cas from the future with all the groupies.

I completely disagree with that. If I've had a dildo up my ass, you're saying I haven't had anal sex? That's ridiculous.

Alien Barbie looks like a goddess worshiped by mantids and other garden insects.