Their performances have been fantastic! I’ll admit, I didn’t have high expectations for Bledel (I hated Gilmore Girls), but she is SO GOOD in this I’m surprised I haven’t seen her in other dramatic works.

I didn’t know anything when I bought my house either, but I was lucky to have a realtor who took care of everything. I second aeropress though - I really wish I would have negotiated new flooring and appliances. But you live and learn. I love my little house and my mortgage is half of the rent I was paying for a tiny…

I always like to recommend Julia Alvarez - poetic and historical enough to feel substantive but still very read-able.

Agreed. Anyone who believes “Black culture” is systemically more violent than “white culture” has never lived around rural whites. Tons of theft, drugs, and violence - they just don’t get caught because law enforcement is part of the same demographic and looks away or because they live in an area with sparse law…

I’ve been thinking about white privilege in the context of self-defense ever since Trayvon was murdered (though I’m not convinced he ever touched Zimmerman at all). When I was growing up, my parents always told me, “if somebody hits you, you hit back.” It is striking to think about Black parents who have to tell their…

Love the red - it makes your skin look so warm and glow-y! I think your natural hair looks great too! For what it’s worth, I’m a white girl with boring white girl hair that will neither straighten nor curl, and I have always loved the look of afros, especially on women. I also envied Brandy’s flawless braids as a…

Yeah IDK how you would get “rape fantasy” from this show or the book. I watched all 3 episodes with my husband (he loved it - very proud of my woke bae) and we both agreed it definitely does not glorify rape or make it look even remotely sexy. We also agreed to watch another show as a “palate cleanser” before fooling…

WTF is that all about? Is he even Canadian?

Between him, Pratt, and B.D. Wong, this is a movie I will enjoy immensely, regardless of the plot.

Get some help if you can. I’ve been through anxiety that severe and you’d be amazed how big of a difference a little therapy (nothing fancy, it was actually free and provided by a grad student) can make!

Weed is so good for anxiety. Wish I could use it. Stupid Trump/Congress/Sessions. I just want to turn my brain off every once in a while!

Yup - I just got out of a job like that. It’s like they enjoy spiking your anxiety and watching you squirm. It’s sick.

Thanks!

Sorry you’re going through all that! If I know one thing about career goals, it’s that feeling happy and fulfilled is most important. Hope things start looking up for you soon!

Good luck to you as well! And as someone who grew up in a tiny apartment, your kids will be happy as long as you are happy 😊

Thanks - I think right now I’m most worried about finding a job. While we have about a month’s pay saved, it’s scary not knowing when our next paycheck will be. But interview this week, so I’m crossing my fingers hard!

I went to PP all through college. While it may have been my particular clinic, I got way better service there than any gyno I’ve been to since then. They were kind, patient, and never judgmental. They’re cheaper too (free if you’re low income and don’t have insurance) and depending on your income also offer low cost…

I feel you. The hubs and I were talking about starting a family fairly soon, but then I lost my job last week. We put off kids for a long time so I could get my degree. I’m in my early 30's and my feed is FILLED with moms and new babies. *Sigh* Now we have to wait until I find another job, and he finds a job, then…

Can someone explain to me why the Trump administration is trying to force local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws? Isn’t that kind of like asking local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute things like tax fraud or SEC violations?

I feel the same way about Orlando. He’s probably such a tool IRL but he’s so damn pretty.