What?? I’ve scrolled through 100 comments and nobody’s mentioned the Ultimate Biker Paradise?? Sturgis Rally for the win!

You know? After 40+ years of making my living training animals, you guys can still suprise me, especially when you comment about your pets.

Hi Mitchikins! There's really nothing wrong with issuing ultimatums, as long as you really really really mean them as an ultimatum. Simply put, it means that once issued, you must back your act.

I live in the boonies, and still call myself a Jezebel. I have interfered with a hawk attacking a random bird just to save the chosen prey's life, though if I could have identified the hawk as a 'pet' ie, if it was wearing jesses (leg leashes for trained falcons) I may not have.

Way to go, Cas. It's pretty much par for the course when you live in the boonies. I'd truly rather deal with a squadron of rabid raccoons now and then, as opposed to dealing with the scary humans that so many of you city gals do,

Oh boy this is a volatile topic, and a very very important one! I am an old, but I was a solo parent all the years I was raising my son, and even back then I was scared to death that the Social Services or some well meaning and uninformed neighbor was going to challenge my right to raise my boy as I saw fit.

Oh boy, fun dirt! THIS is why I love being a horse trainer, none of my co-workers can speak Human and literally the only dirt we deal with is dirt roads, dirt trails, and manure. Sure, there's times I tell Ole Paint that I really don't like Ole Dan that much, but my gossip is never repeated. (That I know of.. but…

I have a son nearly 28 who looks sooo much like John that I've actually wondered if I could have forgotten a 1 night stand 29 years ago. I adore everything John has ever done, I vote him Actor I'd Most Love To Live Next Door To. p.s. Love your user name!

Ick. I read this, read the linked article, and read all the comments so far. Now remember I'm older than the average Jezebel reader, and far from college days, but here's what I came away with from this.

Good article! This made me think deeply both about my own work history, and about what kind of advice I'd give to all the wonderful Jezzies that are a lot younger than I.

I've told a few whoppers in my time, but I'm pretty sure most of them were the kind of lie you tell to either spare someone's feelings, or to try to excuse yourself from some sort of really asinine behavior.

Have fun! Ok, it sounds trite or simple but really? Just do something you like doing that might even exercise you a little. Walk in the country, swim in a pool. Take horseback riding lessons, or tennis lessons, join a dance group. (If you are shy or like me, just kinda hermity, dance in your living room where no…

She's 6. Give her one suggestion, one example, and then cut her hair. It's not worth fighting about with a 6 year old, tell her she's cute with short hair and if she wants it long she'll have to help take care of it. Hair grows forever, but you really only get one chance to influence kids by being a parent.

Fantastic writing Myla, and a wonderful observation. I would star this 10,000 times if I could- I think every single young or old body-conscience woman should read this, slowly and out loud to themselves.

Awww, cats. I've known many, and loved most of them. My private theory is that there are 2 kinds of cats in the world- Overcats, and Undercats. (Think basement and ceiling cats if the Internet has been your guide to cat behavior)

Howdy Clair, as an old farm gal and total cat person, you're getting some great advice here. Yup, your cat may be annoyed with the move. Yup, your cat understands what he's supposed to do, he just doesn't feel like complying today. Yup, he really may be a bit freaked at a new yard, so here's my advice;

I love this series! But I'm guessing that Mr. Pinkham was feeling a grouch vibe while picking these tales.. they're all pretty angry. Food service can make anyone angry! But, c'mon y'all, if you really truly totally hate/despise/abhor/gag over your job, there are a few other ways to make a living. And I know I'm…

Long long ago in the land of hippies and music in SoCal, my BF and I were excited to go to a small club to see a new musician touring behind his 1st album. The Coral Reefer Band just rocked the club, and I fell madly in like with an incredibly charismatic frontman named Jimmy Buffett. As the club wasn't too packed,…

I am old, chesty, and I quit bras right around the time I quit riding horses for a living about 5 years ago. My mom bought me my first torture trap for my 4th grade class- I hated being obvious. It's taken nearly 50 years, but I've gotten used to being obvious. I failed Dear Abby's Pencil Test at 12, and was more…

Chiming in as an Old, and very experienced animal lover/trainer/behaviorist. Like kids in a splitting household, your pets want stability first. Unlike kids, it's not going to be easy to explain all the nuances of joint custody to Fido or Fluffy. There are only TWO issues; and both are very very important. 1.)…