And it is also one of those great tragic epics that I eat up. I'm fascinated by children's versions of family truths and this one captures it. HIGHLY recommend.

I read this assuming this was from a guy to a girl.

As a female professional and mom of a young adult female gamer who has attended all but one of the PAXEasts, I have always appreciated the efforts that PA goes to encourage non-sexist behavior. Most of the women I've talked to have felt that it has made a difference in their experience. Of course, there are still…

These guys are actually pretty amazing. They employed a polling firm to determine the favorite subjects, atmosphere, style and colors in art by culture. They then made an "Ideal Chinese Painting", "Ideal American Painting" and the like. Brilliant conceptual artists and marketers. True geniuses in the art form of…

Pre-prom 1984. Didn't nearly approach 1,139 but still say not worth it.

My high school senior daughter is outside right now with 3 girlfriends. They are listening to music, riding scooters, using sidewalk chalk and blowing bubbles instead of pre-prom prep. Instead of the big event they are heading out for a game of laser tag. Raised her right.

What's kind of notable/nice about the naughty or nice ones is that the women are all obviously women not teens/preteens. But oh my, so much pink blush and White Rain.

The slideshow of his boxing training said she had converted to Islam.

Wait I just learned that Lisa Bonet, once again, has excellent taste in men (at least looks wise). Khal Drogo and Cynna! Damn girl. Thank you Dirt Bag!

I heard that song the other day and was thinking that Mr. Geldof nailed it.

Re: the healthcare thing. I am fat and fairly fit but I think at this point in my life, I do not get regular screenings because most doctors are just awful to heavier people. I keep track of my blood pressure, watch for signs of diabetes, try to eat healthfully, exercise, do breast self-exams, but I don't go to a…

I often think that the biggest fallacy that many conservatives hold is that parents just naturally love their children. Sadly not true. Too many people are hurting/angry/weakened/unlucky/selfish to have loving relationships that are good soil for happy children to thrive in. Sucks.

Congratulations!

I think I have a happy family and good relationship with my husband of now 22 years! There is hope, just get your shit straightened out as soon as you are able. I had the luck of having my transformative but yes awful breakdown halfway through law school. Shed a lot of shite before getting married and having kids. Not…

Ah I missed the obvious, thanks that makes it all better.

I was called out in 8th grade for being someone that the teacher knew was a drug user. I wasn't a drug user. I was poor and depressed, so I guess that's the same.

All of that is awful. I'm so sorry to hear it.

And now none of us have stars but you still have the +1s. Do you guys have a plan on how to handle the ridiculous number of trolls/ spammers?

I've had 3 of these happen.

Ah, Freefest. I was up the hill at the best concert of my life (well, a good one) at the Above & Beyond Group Therapy set.