Writer/lawyer Andrew Vaccess wrote a fantastic article about the language people use when discussing abuse, and he talks about the term “child prostitute” vs the term “prostituted child.”

This is seriously fucking awesome.

“Today, Donald Trump became the second major Republican candidate to announce for president in two days. He adds some much-needed seriousness that has previously been lacking from the GOP field, and we look forward hearing more about his ideas for the nation.“

1997, my mom a private pilot, my brother and I flew to a family reunion, from Seattle to Helena MT. We get there to find the entire family reunion had be relocated to a remote cabin. With no way to get there we hung out at my uncles house, and by out I mean outside in the yard until the family reunion returned the…

Are You There God, Deenie, Forever, and Smart Women are my favorites. I’ve read all of them a million times. Judy prepared me so well for my first period. And I tried the boob growing excercises.

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TEENAGER SMOKES WEED, EATS FOOD. AMERICA COLLAPSES.

This.

15 year old me would be stoked my barely A cup boobs are now DDs. Like, totally stoked.

I don’t think Kind bars are junk food, necessarily, but no food should come with health claims. Period. Pomegranates don’t prevent cancer any more than an all salmon diet prevents heart disease. We focus too much on “miracles” and there just aren’t any. Eat fewer calories than you burn. Balance fat, carbs and protein.…

I’m currently on a little bit of a nutrition kick and I’ve been reading back on it, and in fairness, dietary guidelines emphasized eating whole grains, fruits, vegetables, moderate amounts of meat, and low fat dairy, which they still do and which is pretty solidly on track with contemporary nutritional advice.

I was raised in a Pentacostal church, washed in the blood of the lamb, raised within a spirit-filled congregation, speaking in tongues, praying in the spirit, being healed in God’s merciful light. When I was a struggling, almost-suicidal 21 year old who had never had a relationship, I went to the front during the…

I don’t think what happened was “God’s will” at all. I actually don’t believe in “god’s will” for one’s life. We have a rational mind to make up according to the experiences we have and the beliefs we hold dear. Not because God will make us do them or even strongly suggest we do. So that I can’t answer because I don’t…

Like, I reeeeeeally don’t care about moving up the ladder or having power, because I dislike working for a living, but if she could just maybe NOT act like she’s my boss, that would be great.

Me (to my 2 year old): “you’re wonderful”

Dyslexics Untie!

I’ll continue your off-topic thread and agree. Despite recent research I’ve read about which claims that we retain information differently/better when using actual books, I love the SHIT out of my Kindle. No, I do not want an iPad. I spend enough time staring at a backlit screen and giving myself eyestrain to the…

Okay, this is a different issue, but what the hell is the deal with the hate for e-readers? I prefer my Nook for two reasons: I am moving around a lot because of different jobs and hauling books is a bitch, and I can read with a black background and white lettering. The white-on-black is so much easier on eyes and I…

I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know my cheddar biscuits will be free. And I won't forget the men who died, so I can bitch about automatic gratuity.

This is what kills me about these “Christian” business owners. A photographer/baker/florist/DJ/venue/caterer could easily avoid booking a gay wedding* or whatever else makes them feel morally uncomfortable (ugh)—EASILY—by just saying “Sorry, looks like we’re already booked that weekend.” Done. That would be the end of…