The thing is I actually am a high school teacher and while I really love my job and my students, its very difficult to get these kids to unwrap many of their biases. I struggled with it in particular over this past election year.

My friend and I were discussing the right to trial by a jury of one’s peers. She was saying that she knows its a fundamental part of our justice system, but lately its been downright terrifying to watch these cases be decided entirely by a group of random, simple people. I don’t know what the solution is. I know you…

I remember I had an acquaintance a few years back who wanted to be a midwife. She started off as a doula, which I learned don’t really have any national standards or nationalized certification requirements. The more I talked to her and got to know her, I realized that the midwives she was “learning” from were…

UGH I’VE NEVER FORGOTTEN THAT ONE. I didn’t even read last year’s thread because I was living alone in a large house and didn’t want to creep myself out, but I will always remember that one about the headphones.

I used to live in a house in which an older man died. I lived in his bedroom and my bed was in the same position and placement that his had been, when he died. GRANTED, he had been a family friend.

Yeah. I mean, I understand that cultural appropriation can absolutely be a negative. And I completely agree that white girls at Coachella shouldn’t be wearing headdresses, non-Hindu/non-Jain people should not be wearing bindis, etc. But this is going so far. I’ve started to hear rumblings (usually from other white…

Literally my favorite conspiracy theory that I also low-key believe.

Its almost like we are going so far with this that one day we’ll wake up and realize segregation is back, with all cultures closed off and separated from one another.

Love Zola Jesus so much. Miley Cyrus’ transformation is seriously so confusing and seemingly abrupt, also her new songs are just not good.

So right now, Bethenny is extremely likable! Again, I’m in the beginning of Season 2, and she seems so funny and sassy and relatable! Will keep everyone posted on my feelings as I progress through the season.

I love her. I know exactly what you mean. I think she is so talented and funny and cool, and I really admire her a lot. I will watch anything she is in!

I am SO EXCITED for this movie!! I LOVE Jenny Slate, and Obvious Child is one of my favorite movies. Can’t wait for Landline.

I just started RHONY on Hulu Plus, I’m in the beginning of Season 2. Am I in for a treat? I finished my beloved RHOBH and just haven’t felt the same spark for any of the other cities yet.

I used to have a coworker who one day thought she was so edgy and unique for postulating “her theory” that Courtney killed Kurt. “Oh, I’m not the only one that thinks that? I think she must have killed him!” *rolls eyes*

I have to say, I enjoyed the movie way more than I thought I would. I do not like superhero movies and have stayed pretty far away from the last 10 years of comic book/superhero franchises. But I wanted to see Wonder Woman, and I have to admit that it was freaking awesome watching her kick ass. That scene was…

This was such a tragedy. When I was in college I spent a lot of time at local art and music shows, and I attended probably hundreds of shows in makeshift venues - basements, back rooms, warehouses, run down storefronts. One time I even went to a show that was in a warehouse, on the second floor, above a TIRE store,…

I used to really love My Life on the D List.

Oh god, do women do that? I’m a few years too early for the onslaught of baby photos, but they’re definitely coming.

This movie is so up my alley that it actually makes me mad. And by mad I mean super excited and already planning my outing to go see it!!!!!

I am about to move to a new city to start a new job. I busted my ass for this and can’t believe it all worked out, and am so excited. But I have to admit, I am a bit nervous. I will be moving away from my hometown and my entire family. I’ll be paying all my bills 100% myself (I’ve lived at home/had parent help for…