No one is less important, less human, less worthy for how their body looks.

I get that all the time. Same if I say something like "man, I should probably eat more fruits and vegetables." It's nice to know that thin people are magically protected from unhealthiness, though!

But apparently if we don't tell fat people they're unhealthy and unacceptable we're letting them promote obesity! Oh noooooooo!

Jesus fucking christ, people. Does every article tangentially related to body positivity have to automatically trigger an OMG BUT DID YOU KNOW FAT PEOPLE ARE UNHEALTHY??!!!1 deluge?

I really love Santigold's outfit, it's refreshingly unusual and reminds me a little bit of some of the two-piece outfits I've seen on women in west Africa.

It's so enraging and disgusting that most men who use prostitutes just don't seem to give a fuck that the woman they're with might be underaged, coerced, and/or trafficked. Remember that NYT article on prostitution and trafficking in Spain that Jez covered recently? I just don't understand how so many people can be…

Legalizing prostitution in the Netherlands actually seems to have been associated with increased trafficking. I think there are some decent arguments for decriminalizing prostitution, but decreasing trafficking isn't usually one of them.

Betty should have stayed in Italy. She seemed like she would have blossomed there!

Carrie Underwood's combination of roots-showing bleached hair, tan, and generous black eye-makeup makes me think of a porn star. Which is a totally legit style choice, but probably not the one she was going for.

That sounds like a really shitty situation. I second texting him that you're not interested in seeing him again, then blocking his number.

I think your shop looks really good! I think one thing that might help would be to have more angles, especially of the clothes. If I'm going to buy something online, I want to see how the fit looks from the sides and back as well. Some close-up shots might be nice for some of the items, too- sometimes the details…

I vote for mint green! That sounds amazing. You could grow it out afterward and do the huge fro then.

My mom was a seamstress-designer who made clothes for all the hip bands in her area back in the day. Guess how much of it she kept?

I was thinking about drawing a portrait of them, but I'm always a little afraid of doing that in case the subject(s) ends up thinking I've done a weird/unflattering job of them. Making something involving a photo of them is probably a much better idea!

Hah that's a good idea! I don't think they drink a lot but I definitely think everyone should have a nice flask.

That is adorable! I'd forgotten that one of my friends made a picnic basket and a map of great picnic spots for her friends, maybe I will try something similar!

Those are lovely, thanks for the suggestion!

I am so sorry. Big big hugs to you and the bean.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will google.

That sounds neat! Unfortunately I think they probably have more outdoor gear than they need.