Gossip Putin. I laughed so hard I couldn’t stop coughing.

What is the point of not touching the elf?

Also, none of my parenting friends seem to even remotely enjoy this tradition. I’ve read nothing positive about it. Most people have plenty of “must-do” seasonal traditions as it is. I’m a sentimental traditionalist, but I find this money-grubbing “tradition” completely…

But-this is just what they "see" by echolocation, right? I mean, they have eyes too. Also, I'm pretty impressed by their echolocation images.

The question this grown adult asked herself was, “The Teen Choice Awards were last night?”

What makes a neighborhood a Christian area? Who designated it as such? Maybe Concerned Home Owner should be accused of being relentlessly (and intolerably) Christian? Maybe we could designate a relentlessly Christian neighborhood in, say, rural Texas and invite Concerned Home Owner to move there? And the rest of us…

I think this may be the hardest I’ve ever laughed while reading Jez. Probably to keep from spluttering angry words. People are something, aren’t they?

I’m curious... What is it that makes Travolta look so waxy? I mean, I see it, I just don’t understand it. He has wrinkles and grays, so it’s not that he’s too perfect. Is it the contrast of skin color and dark hair? What is it?

When I drive through SD and see the sign for DeSmet, I get excited. But then I remember how far off the highway it is. And I always just want to get where I’m going.

That was my guess, but I don't recognize it.

You should've worked in the scilib. Nothing like orange and yellow to set you to frenzied work.

Wellesley (my alma mater) has a beautiful campus. Too bad the photo isn't one of Wellesley!

The other thing that gets me, besides this usage becoming more commonplace among women, is the use of terms like "woman editor." Does it matter that the editor is a woman? If it does and you are going to describe "editor," please use an adjective.

We are bad at sexism and grammar.

Oh, yes. Exactly. This drives me nuts. And I'm noticing more women using it.

About two years ago I received a newsletter from a professional organization - a professional organization for women in my field. It included two (!) different pieces that referred to "females." If it matters, one was written by a man, the…

One of these days I'm going to get her name straight, and then I'll stop wondering why Loretta Lynn is being asked to weigh in on these issues.

I wish he would try aging a little more gracefully.

We're going to be okay. Yes, we are. We'll be just fine.

Because we excel under pressure, and when it comes down to it, we get shit done!

It sounds strange and archaic because it is. The law apparently has its origins in the late 17th century. Surprised to see that someone tried to update it last year, most recently - I'm sure it will get renewed attention now.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/mas…

Nope. I'm a grad student (professional academic procrastinator). I wouldn't continue to procrastinate if my efforts hadn't been reinforced with good grades over the years.

Downside? Well, for one, I'm working on a Sunday. (Reading Jezebel is my reward for 5 solid minutes of writing). Also, I have a terrible memory…

Tonight on PBS' Nova - Vaccines: Calling the Shots

Yup, I also heard "thong tha-thong thong thong!"