I’ll be at the March tomorrow. I’m committed to non-violence. However, I can’t condemn the more disruptive protesters. We keep reacting with shock and disbelief when the Cheeto and his minions don’t follow norms of governmental/civil/human behavior. We keep trying to fight them on those terms, which they simply…

I’ve really tried to bite my tongue about her appearance, but... Fuck it. She’s 3.5 years older than me and looks worse than my 71 year old mom. And Mom’s no prize! Guess being a lying, treacherous, mercenary bottom-feeder is aging.

Used to go down to watch rugby games or just hang out and people-watch. Dammit, I miss living near that monument-strewn swamp.

Oh fucking christ on a cracker, that’s awful. Imagining it sung to him by a sarcastic bard helps a bit, though.

Updated: Did a variation on this last night. Melted 2 TB of butter in the Instant Pot on “saute”, added in 2 lbs (not very thinly) sliced onions and stirred, added 1/2 tsp baking soda and some salt and pepper. Stirred for a minute to get everything coated and the onions separated. Added 1/4 c water, stirred again,…

I don’t love the hats myself, yet I was delighted to see many of them at the Our First Stand rally in Michigan today (Cecile Richards was there, and Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, and a bunch of MI politicians and union leaders.) One tall fellow was sporting a grey version of the hat, and I saw knit and crochet pink…

I bought a 6 quart Instant Pot last week, intending to replace my slow cooker, too. So far, I’ve used it to make almost 2 dozen perfect hard-boiled eggs, cook a few sweet potatoes at once (though they tasted more like butternut squash, soft and watery), make 3.5 pints of yogurt from organic milk and the last bits of…

I understand what you’re saying, and I empathize, really. Thank you for questioning. Thank you for daring to come in here and ask — and yeah, I understand why you were cautious and expecting flames. You’re right about the issue of friendly fire. Please come march beside us.

For fuck’s sake. Add this to the reasons why I march, why I write and call, why I boycott, why I fight.

Welcome! Glad to hear from more voices around here.

“Time for every decent person to stand up... “

Just an update: HR told him to talk to his boss directly without mentioning anything about gender (boss said, “We’ll talk later” then blew him off all day). If that doesn’t lead to the ratings being corrected, the HR rep said she has already shared the information with her supervisor and they can intercede. Also,…

Meh, when we met we were both pretty hardcore libertarian. He’s still inclined to vote Republican (except this year), he’s strongly financially conservative, critical of some social programs and most regulations, skeptical about transgender issues, and more. I don’t think he completely buys into my argument that…

Expect some “protester impersonators” as well, from the notes some of my Cheeto-following family have been sharing. Designed to make marchers look ridiculous, with illiterate signage, vulgar attire (good luck in the cold, jackasses), and crazy behavior.

Mind if I hijack this for a timely equal pay rant of my own? I’m fuming and proud at the same time.

My Homecoming dress in 1986 was floor length peach satin, off the shoulder with a lacy bodice. I can absolutely see that showing up at a Trumpaugeration Extravaganzball.

He’s not President yet. We shall see.

Studying medical anthropology ruined “Doctors Without Borders” for me, as I can’t help but think of them as MSF. Really, America is the only one that still bothers with translating the name of this crucial and brave international organization.

I’m loving the mayor’s response. Hmm, how can I convince the neighbor kids that the weeds in my yard are worth hunting for and pulling out?

I know, right? It feels great to be stylish nowadays... in my 40s. My mom thought full lips were vulgar and called mine “stupid kewpie doll lips”. She was, and continues to be, a nonstop delight as a maternal figure.