THAT was a rude awakening
Less than ten minutes ago, we had another significant earthquake in Taiwan. The numbers aren't in yet, but I'd guess it's in the 5.2-5.6 range if it's close, or over 6.0 if it's over 150km away.
My New Personal Slogan
In light of recent stupid remarks I've read others say about rape culture, relationships, and other issues (amazingly, none were mine), this came to mind:
August 13th is International Left Handers Day
Yes, August 13th is International Left Handers Day. Down with right handed privilege! I'm partly joking and partly serious when I say that.
And who says christians are different from muslims?
Same obsession with guns, same fictional "god", same murderous attitude.
If anyone doubts I live in Taiwan, we just had an earthquake.
Check the time on this post. I will leave it untouched so the time and date can't be faked.
Happy Mother's Day...for some
Two wishes on this Sunday, one to the mothers and one to the children:
Deafening Silence And White Noise: The hypocrisy of NBA owners and the corporate media
In all the talk about Donald Sterling, I'm hearing and seeing a lot of talk from people who don't need to talk. (I'm NOT saying they shouldn't talk, I'm saying that they are not the ones who need to explain themselves.) Those who should be speaking are instead either in complete silence or blame shifting onto the…
Backhanded and uncomplimentary attitudes
A lot of posters talk about bigotry, ableism and privilege. It's hard to know where to toe the line and not step into the stupidity of "My pain is greater than yours!" but I'm going to give it a shot.
Contrary to stupid opinion, walking is not as dangerous as skydiving
One of the dumbest "arguments" made by skydivers was repeated again after one of them was killed doing a stunt in Arizona.