Not since Pitcairn Island have I seen such nonchalance from the parents of rapists. If my child engaged in this type of behavior I'd be nearly suicidal from shame at my utter failure as a parent.

Being from Wisconsin, I have developed an immunity.

You just reminded me that I need to finish watching that show.

I thought Top of the Lake was one of the best shows I've seen in recent times, and yes, the portrayal of rape culture was bone-chilling, precise and fantastically crafted. And I thought it resonated to many other parts of the world, in how rape and consent is practiced and perceived.

Top of the Lake is incredible. It's so real and respectful of the trauma of rape. Such an unflinching, cinematic, lovingly made miniseries. EVERYONE should go see it. Obviously, it can be quite triggering but to newcomers: There is no sexualization of rape here. It is portrayed as horrifyingly as merited. It…

I have, for many years, worked in services in New Zealand that look after victims of sexual violence. There are high rates of sexual violence in New Zealand. According to a WHO report, the rate in New Zealand is similar (or slightly lower) than the US. Many people do not report, or disclose years post the events. This…

I started watching that series while I was furloughed during the shutdown. It was so good, but it was not helping the fact that I was feeling depressed what with not having anything useful to go do with myself, so I stopped. I should watch the rest of it now.

Some fiction does come from a grain of truth though...

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of a mid-spec PC, must be in want of an RPG.

Also, he has the best dance. Okay, I haven't seen her dance, but I bet it would pale in comparison.

Wasn't that just the pool house?

What a childish ending to this study. Children impact the relationship of their parents. Good, bad, and ugly all come out of it. Sex, intimacy, quiet time, date night, conversation, friendship all goes out the window.

Frankly, after giving birth, the kid was the greatest source of stress in my life. All the support in the world is awesome, but at some point, I finally gave myself permission to, on occassion, ignore the little whiner. As long as her diaper was clean, she was fed, not sick and nice and warm, her needs were met. The…

Considering that traditionally babies were reared communally and not by one or two sole parents, it makes sense. It's a shame so much stress has to be placed on the mother and that fathers aren't so pressured to join in on the parenting.

PLEASE, OH POWERS THAT BE, PLEASE MAKE THIS COME TO PASS. I would even be willing to perform an occult ritual to make this happen. (Although, let's face it, I'd be willing to perform an occult ritual for just about any reason. Toast not warm enough? Occult ritual. Can't find my car keys? Occult ritual. Need to…

No probs.

Julian has no interest in Irish nationalism or portraying history how it is/was. Tom is one of the lamest characters and completely historically inaccurate - no disrespect to the actor. But the Tom/Sybil plot was bullshit. I know because I am British/Irish working class scumbag and we would never be invited to the…

I'm excited for a television series that doesn't exist. I shall have to tweet MDK about this, perhaps she will hear me!

You want a whole different show, I'm afriad. But a good one! Keep Julian Fellowes away from it. I vote Maria Doyle Kennedy as the Countess Markievicz!

Have you heard the phone call of the coast guard telling Schettino to GET BACK ON THE SHIP? It's quite something. I saw it on TV and started applauding the coast guard (Capt. Gregorio De Falco). I didn't think at the time that Schettino could come across any worse than he already did, but when he says "but it's…