All absolutely fair. I guess I'm addressing not what governments are doing but how we respond. I think it is valuable for us to be able to speak out, even in little ways. More conversation turns into more awareness, or at least I hope so. I get that there's a pretty substantial layer of hypocrisy going on - I just…

I think these pictures say something remarkable about beauty. Both of the above pictures show two women who have been known for flawlessness in one way or another, but when we see them outside of film or awards shows they look like our neighbors or moms or sisters. We can so easily see the beauty in the people around…

I think you are right in one aspect: it is impossible to study the modern geopolitical relationships between the US and Russia without recognizing the lasting impact of the Cold War.

I've even been hit by double fees - one from the other bank's ATM and one from my bank for using that ATM.

If you want to get your mind blown, I recommend watching TWW and taking note of every event in the show which has since happened in real life. There's a little, paranoid part of my brain which is sure that politicians saw how popular the show was and then all agreed to reenact it IRL to appeal to the American public.…

I feel you. Flu over Christmas and my birthday, possible ear infection now, and no clue what I'm doing with my life. Keep strong and feel better!

Quite possible. I was working one on one with 2-3 kids a day, so it was an intense experience. I can imagine how teaching a high school subject might be less personal/emotionally draining. I just know it takes a lot of work - and love too! My dad is a high school teacher and adores it. Sorry I assumed you were in the…

Teaching can be incredibly rewarding. I taught special ed at the elementary level so that informs my next statement - it is also incredibly hard. I found the most difficult aspect of teaching was not being able to leave work at work, as it were. I was constantly thinking about my kids, behavior charts, etc, even when…

I was thinking the same thing. My bright red hair? I'll still be rocking my emerald jewelry and matching satin pumps.

Didn't want to star this because I'm in the same place and it can suck. Three years old at time of divorce, thought it was all normal until it came crashing down on me that I was really angry at my parents. Christmas can be a challenge because I have too many places to go and too many people to buy for (my dad is…

Congrats! In the hours before I got married I was stressed out of my mind because I thought I was running late (I am super anal about being on time). People kept in dodging in and out of the bridal suite - a groomsman would come up and ask for my maid of honor, or my bridesmaid would dart out to talk to the best man -…

Hubs and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary in September - which was also our eight year anniversary.

That is wonderful. Good special educators can be some of the coolest, most open-minded, most determined people. I'm glad your son has someone really great at school to back up your great work at home! I have no doubt that with the right teachers and your support, your kiddo will go on to do whatever he loves (and do…

I feel you. I taught special ed at the elementary level and (though I went in with a fair amount of knowledge) I encountered many challenges - and successes! And I really saw how every child, no matter their background/IEP or no/etc, is special and deserves respect and love - smells and all. All teachers should…

Recommending this because many (childless) people don't understand children, gen-ed or special needs. Every child is different and will have different reactions to something as seemingly simple as bathing or touching water. Thanks for sharing your experience - all children need voices to speak for them.

I basically want to second everything you've said, with my own personal story: hubs and I use condoms, and there are good and bad things about them. Good for me: I might be a liiiitle bit allergic to his semen, so condoms help me avoid unpleasant sensations. Bad thing: hubs very rarely can achieve orgasm with condom.…

Oh yes, also, in Midsummer he is very much in the nudio. And young, fresh faced, and clueless. Love it.

Sorry, sorry! Next time! :-)

I know, he just killed me! Lovely eyes. I probably came off like a naive fangirl but at least I could hold my own in a convo about Shakespeare! I giggled like an idiot when I went to the season two premiere at the Sentator and saw his naked bum. :-)

Dominic West makes my heart flutter in an uncontrollable way... Met him on set of The Wire and sat chatting about Shakespeare for an hour. Fantastic guy. I was about sixteen and I wanted to have his babies. (Shakespeare talk is sexy talk.)