Yes, indeed. Frankly, though, I don't have a lot of hope, with all the 'end of the world' screaming about how publishing is dying. They publishing house seem to be tightening down, instead of opening up to all the benefits of e-publishing, etc. I follow Robin McKinley's blog and she has said that there are real…

There is another issue on this, regarding covers, that was touched on down thread. I follow Robin McKinley's blog and Marta Acosta's blog. McKinley writes what would be categorized as YA fantasy (although she doesn't like that), and Acosta's work is urban, paranormal chick lit (I guess). They've both talked about…

What we actually need is better publishers, to publish the many unpublished manuscripts out there by people of color.

Well, there is this: [jezebel.com] about Paula and Bubba Deen's alleged racism.

I so agree with you! There are some little old men that I just adore, but that is because they remind me of my sweet grandfather. I'd never tell them that, though, and I'd never let that make me stop thinking of them as adult human beings with all the complexity of any person.

"We don't charge non-pregnant people with a crime when they try to kill themselves."

When the tabloids/paparazzi/etc start flat out telling celebs what to do, I think they deserve everything they get. I see commercials for TMZ late at night and they are totally classless. All those bottom feeders make so many people's lives really irritating. They are a strange combination of sycophant and bully,…

I do LOVE how Rihanna called the gossip asshats out.

Ooh, that is good to know. I've been crossing my fingers for that.

The book was even better. : )

Sad, sad, sad. *sigh*

Cats have to be taught to hunt by their mothers. If they are taken away too soon, they can easily be taught to get along with "prey" animals, like birds and mice.

I'm with you. I was raised Catholic (did the Catholic grade school thing, which was great, educationally), until my folks went fundamentalist when I started high school, so we went to an Assemblies of God church for a few years. Talk about culture shock! They've since moved on to hard core fundamentalist, right…

Two words: Mini cheesecakes.

Yes, it is absolutely coded language. It is meant for the megachurch people. He's also saying, in deep code, that he doesn't believe Obama is a Christian, either. A lot of people either won't catch it, or second guess themselves on it, so he won't be called on it, but the people that it was intended for absolutely…

Call your state's insurance commissioner. Ask them if that was legal. It will be a free service and they should be able to help you. I worked for an insurance commissioner and his office was the best way to get help. The only thing was that you couldn't have gone to a lawyer first. That was the only time they…

Interesting. I wouldn't know what Murphy looks like. The husband and I like watching BBC stuff, but we do sometimes wonder how much we may be missing, like this. Ah well, they're still better than most of the American sitcoms on TV.

Oh, sure. The initial visit will cost more, but it evens out so quickly. And Ion products are the best! I love their hair treatments, shampoos and the demi-permanent color is so great. I can use it in my house and it doesn't put my birds at risk.

Yes, working at a Sally is what led me to beauty school. Two of the three women I worked with were cosmetologists. It was a great educational experience. I learned a lot about color consultation. Usually it still cost less than $10.

John Fugelsang's parents were a nun and a brother (I can't remember if his specific title, but he wasn't a priest). His show "Guilt, A Love Story" is about that. He did an interview on public radio, and the story was really touching and sweet.