I think that's very thoughtful of your sister- and I think it's important remember the importance of showing consideration for other people. 99.9% of the time, when discussing etiquette and common courtesy, I believe in considering the feelings and comfort of others.

That said, my training and professional experience…

Well, perhaps it is. But, then, teaching children with sensory processing issues how to learn how to deal with unwanted loud noises is also an important part of what I do. The reality is that being a living human being who functions in society means that sometimes you'll be exposed to unpleasant stimuli such as…

Seriously, this. You're supposed to ignore the tantrums (undesired behaviors) and reinforce the desired behaviors (using words to express feelings/desires, keeping voice at appropriate volume, not running around and knocking things over). People forget (or don't seem to understand) that behaviors can and are…

I commented earlier to say something similar. I think it's important to note that the "rules" for dealing with a tantruming child- whether they're on the spectrum or neurotypical- are basically the same. Ignoring the undesired behavior and reinforcing the desired behaviors (ie- being quiet, keeping hands to self,…

I agree, this gave me mixed feelings. I mean, obvious the violent reaction by the mother in this situation is completely unacceptable. I'm not condoning it.

That said, I think the behavior by this woman was reprehensible. Speaking as a mom of kids with autism, and someone who works with kids on the spectrum, I've…

Oh, god, potato chip sandwiches. So freaking yummy. I need to make one now.

Yeah, that was basically the one thing I took away from this.

Disclaimer: I've got a potty mouth, and I'm not easily shocked by dirty jokes. That said, I have been a bit stunned at some of the stuff I've been seeing and hearing on network television. Not necessarily in a judgmental/disapproving way; mostly, I'm a bit taken aback because the things I hear on TV now, compared…

Bah, I love-watch BBT. I won't even deny it.

The only thing I've ever honestly hate-watched is the Twilight series. Honestly, I just hate-hated the first one- and gave the rest a chance because my friends kept nagging me to. I discovered pretty quickly that a bit of booze and a lot of snickering turns those things…

Peer pressure to dislike her? Right. Are you actually arguing that, if a person doesn't care for Iggy Azalea, it must be due to peer pressure and not because they have a brain and are capable of forming their own opinions? Seriously. That's some what-the-fuckery right there.

Please, internet person. Tell me what…

I won't lie, I legitimately didn't see Bellamy being a double returned coming. I understood that the Thompsons were his family , but for some reason didn't put it together that he was way too young to have family that dressed in that type of clothing. I figured they died and he was left behind, not that he'd died…

Well, that and it's lazy and unoriginal.

Well, it's okay for the same reason that it's okay to put on a blonde wig if you're dressing up as Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

I agree. Also, it was completely self-aware and does it in such a way that makes fun of the kinds of people who do blackface, without making it out to be something admirable.

This gave me mixed feelings. On the one hand, there are about a million reasons to dislike Iggy, and a million things to call her out for. On the other hand, I think it's pretty deplorable to insult her looks. I mean, seriously: Of all the things to criticize, that Snoop chose to mock her appearance is not only…

I'm with you. Assisted suicide or no, Ms. Maynard IS ending her life on her own terms. There's no right answer in this, other than what feels right for her.

That is so cool! My grandmother is awesome, but she doesn't write wonderful books. Mostly she just plays accordion and does the polka a lot. She also swears like a sailor.

I digress.

That said, initially read this as your grandmother's name is "Lois Duncan", and that she'd get a kick out of reading this and hearing…

I figured he was going inside to get someone who could actually fight. I'm sure Michonne would rather have Rick at her back than a crying priest.

I completely agree with you. That was really my only nitpick of the episode- when Abraham and crew were leaving, I kept wondering what the point was, since the threat was gone. I know that Abraham wanted to leave, like, yesterday- but considering how important it is to him to protect Eugene at all costs, you'd think…

Ah, yes! I was going to bring this up as well (but got distracted by the dog). Thank you for the reminder! I was specifically referring to the Ottawa shooting (I really don't think the exact same act, committed by a Christian, would have been perceived in the same way)- but this is the perfect piece of evidence…

Bingo.