The thing is, it is not a personal decision to not vaccinate your child. It is a decision that places the herd at risk. The most vulnerable people are exposed and sickened by diseases that our current context cannot imagine. I understand the fear, but I also reject the pseudo science that encourages it and see it as…

Um, San Francisco has had universal care for residents for a few years now. It was a legitimate surcharge you will see in all restaurants. Nothing to do with ACA.

Oh I WANTED to spank my son when he was three, and also when he was 13 and even now, when he is 22 years old and taller than the average man, but I did not. I also want to spank people in Costco so they might move a little faster through the damn aisle...but I did not and have not. Because I am an adult with life…

Well, it certainly does explain her daughter's actions and propensity to lie. She mistakes her wishes for facts.

Oh! So this explains why I was advised by Kaiser today not to wear deodorant under my boobs for my upcoming mammogram!

Love this site, but this post and mission is lame.

You're doing a great, perfectly ordinary, and deeply moving thing here in both pic and essay. Salute.

I take issue with the headline only as it is misleading. The article states it is in the forceable kissing of relatives that potential harm is inflicted. This concept is dramatically different than the idea that no adult should kiss their children.

Liam Neeson calls his sister. His sister is Emma Thompson. Sisters are caustic. I am a sister.

Yep. Still have the scar. At least it doesn't protrude like it did the first decade.

I can top that (not that it needs topping and I apologize for how obnoxious that concept is...) and introduce you to my adult child who is a result of Norplant, an inept doctor who put it in too late and told me to go ahead and bonk 24 hours later...and a shady medical practice that assured my nervous 21 year old self…

I only have maybe three celebrity crushes and damn, he is totally one of them. Mystifies the boyfriend, but I apologize to no man for the wants of my Not Penis (what my stepson calls all lower lady parts). I love me some Gordon Ramsey.

I grew up without television and hey, I am loathe to out myself in my 40s, but damn...this girl loves it now. LOVE it. Unashamed. Unabashed. Netflix alone has gotten me through some seriously rough days. And I have some serious Nerd Bones in me. But I just cannot (will not) throw away an entire medium of…

I totally agree. I didn't know they made an American "Cracker" — love that show too. I'm not sure why American programmers don't attempt the British structure, but I suspect you are correct; advertising. I am also so tired of never seeing normal looking people on American television, except for HBO. No one in The…

I like the Branaugh ones — there are a few. Really beautifully done. The cinematography is breathtaking and I promise, I don't say that lightly. (I sound pretentious!)

I need to try The Good Wife :)

I thought we were looking at shows like the one in the post (Australian)...or Prime Suspect (British). It is true that I do not like American detective shows as much. Could be a phase. Could be that most have a predictable cast of too perfect women and men in fashion they could never afford. And too much Aaron…

Try:

I love this show! And my boyfriend thinks she's a total badass. Because she is awesome and strong and owns it.

I think the GOP is very clear about their message to women. And I think 1892 called and wants their message back. All of them, in fact. Economic. Religious. Gender Roles. Health access. Racial stereotypes.