Okay here’s the boy problem story for all interested!

I started training today to become a volunteer advocate for a domestic violence shelter/services organization. I’ll be staffing the 24 hour help line. I’m so excited to be involved, nervous about the work, and grateful for this wonderful organization and all the passionate, intelligent, and compassionate people that…

I think she might be referring to the specific habitats of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are most likely to spread Zika and mostly live in the southern U.S.

This is really no joke. I work in a state health department not even currently affected by Zika and the amount of staff time that has had to have been pulled away from other incredibly important work in order to prepare for Zika is infuriating. Public health programs (particularly in Republican-controlled states) are…

It’s because it’s a woman problem. I mean sure, it affects babies too, but it should be the woman’s responsibility to either 1) not get pregnant, or 2) not go outside ever if she is pregnant and in an area affected by Zika. If a man gets it, it’s NBD.

On the list of relevant things you can say to defend yourself against being a racist, “I had a black roommate” is probably right before “I really enjoyed The Cosby Show.”

I’m just so THANKFUL we have all of these enlightened white men around so they can inform everyone how to actually make a political statement. We should let them continue to lead the way for civil rights movements.

I’m not sure, but do you think that sketch in the background is a self-portrait and he jerks it to himself?

This is my favorite jambalaya recipe! I use sausage instead of ham.

Omg I love that! They did that to my face when I wanted a liquid concealer to match my skin but I didn’t know they did it for lipstick. I have never bought lipstick but am tempted to try.

My skin is actually pretty great right now. I used to have major acne but it was cured when I took Accutane at age 16. I have mild acne now but mostly on my back. My face looks pretty good except for some around my chin and neck. It doesn’t have to be a zit for me to pick, I do it to any dry skin or scab or whatever.…

I read this when it was posted and it felt so good to know I wasn’t the only one with this problem. I also made it a goal to stop but that fell by the wayside pretty quickly. I should try a little harder.

I’ve wondered if it’s related to stress but I really don’t know. I don’t consider myself to be a high-stress person. I think it’s just a mix of being both hyperactive and bored?? Maybe that does relate to anxiety though?

Ooooh I like the manicure idea!

Worth a try, I think! I’ve gone out with five people from Tinder/OKC/Bumble. The first four were okay. The fifth one I’ve been seeing for the past three months! Like all of my close friends have moved away so I don’t have a ton of friends in my city so it’s been fun for me and gives me something to do.

I missed that post so I’m sorry if this was discussed but there was a great This American Life episode recently called “Tell Me I’m Fat” which featured Lindy West, Roxane Gay and a few other stories. I would recommend it.

I don’t think it’s rude at all. I flew to a wedding recently and a friend did this. Their SO was able to go to the whole thing (dinner + reception) cause some people didn’t show up and they had plenty of extra seats.

I didn’t have any plans at ALL this weekend and was actually a little bummed about it. But, one of my friends came into town unexpectedly yesterday and we had a really fun night with a few other people at the bars (I killed it in both pool and darts which never happens) and today ate some authentic Chinese and went…

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