I think that the University athlete hero worship was almost worse, in a way, than the professional athlete worship. I've seen grown ass humans clamor for an autograph on both the professional and collegiate level, and all I have to say is: huh? These people don't teach your children, these people don't fight for your…

Don't you think that this statement is just a little misogynistic? I think that an adult can sleep with anyone whom they choose, as long as it's consensual. Be as lustful as you want, as long as you have the consent to do so. That's another thing that I don't understand. As a former college athlete myself, I recall a…

Pat Caroll for THE WIN. I give kudos to the victim too. I've worked in both professional and collegiate athletics, and I know how hellacious it can be for victims to come forward.
I remember onetime, a staff member was talking about "These girls," that "throw themselves" at his male athletes. I retorted, "What about…

To circumvent the facebook stalking game, I deactivated my "real" Facebook. I created a faux Facebook solely for Tinder. It totally looks like I'm a "Catfish," because I have no friends, but whatever, it gets the job done.

Ha! If only!

My mummer's farce is almost done. The North Remembers.
I also have had a "Red Wedding" themed tattoo (SPOILER ALERT: beheaded Grey Wind with blue roses and "The North Remembers" in a banner) and a Lyanna Stark themed tattoo. My entire right side of my body is essentially Stark Tattoo themed. I still haven't seen the…

THIS. Just remember this: physical appearance does not make you a person of worth. It's great that you're practicing good self care! Virtual high-five! As for the weight gain: Solidarity.

Thank you for sharing. If you ever want to outsource your slapping, I'll be your slapping hype (wo)man for free!

Fat shaming is disgusting- being fat itself is not. Flying is just odious in general for many people.

Yes! Young Merlin Excalibur Prequel PLEASE.

Solidarity on the Chardonnay hatred. With the exception of Chablis, that butter oak abomination is surprisingly difficult to pair with food. I've never been a huge fan.

I have a background in wine, and Vinho Verde really is a great, inexpensive, easy drinking varietal for young and old palates that pairs with a lot of stuff.

Côtes du Rhône all of the way! Haters to the left.

My go-to line when someone comments on my pale skin is:
"I'm not pale, I'm vintage."
Always good for a laugh. Also, some women used to take small doses of arsenic to obtain pale skin back in the day. Fun fact.

First and foremost, I'm sorry to hear that happened to you. It sounds truly and utterly awful. As someone who was also teased mercilessly, I can emphasize with your pain.
But, (I'm sure that you know this) looks don't make someone a person of worth. I'm sure that you have immeasurable quantities of qualities that make…

Isn't the larger issue at hand about parenting in general, and how aesthetics are lauded in our society as a whole? Even the "Ugly Duckling" has a backwards message: it doesn't matter who you are on the inside, as long as you grow up to be pretty.

Also, THANK YOU for the "Excalibur" photograph. That film spring-boarded my obsessions with Liam Neeson, Helen Mirren, and Sir Patrick Stewart. Also, the best Merlin, on film...EVER!

Also, THANK YOU for the "Excalibur" photograph. That film spring-boarded my obsessions with Liam Neeson, Helen Mirren, and Sir Patrick Stewart. Also, the best Merlin, on film...EVER!

I just am hesitant to watch because there are so many little tributes and homages in the books that I feel like won't be seen on screen. For instance, as an ardent New York Giants fan, I always get really excited when Martin makes a nod to my team in the books.
As a fan of HP, I bet you loved when Robin Potter got a…