That’s just silly. Nobody is going to do that. ;)

PBSKids is a god send.

I make a date with my treadmill after the youngest is in bed. I also give myself permission to let the kids get more screen time if I'm at my wits end, because I figure more PBSKids is better than having a mom screaming her head off.

Their harmonies are spectacular, and they have great voices. The fact that they sound so clear and pitch-perfect on a shitty phone recording is really something.

Chris Stapleton turned out to be the unicorn among songwriters - someone who writes brilliant songs for other stars and turns out to be an even better singer than the singers he’s writing for. Traveller is a brilliant debut album. Can’t stop listening to it. As for the Johnny and June comparison - maybe that’s a…

I loved those candy dots as a kid but I hated eating the paper, too.

I knit and quilt, and instagram is so awesome for getting ideas, or drooling over people’s stuff.

Commenting about someone’s hair and makeup is one thing... actual bone structure is different. Fashion is actually quite inclusive. Grace is making a great statement by being natural. Women who don’t wear make up can still appreciate a well made handbag.

What the fuck are you blathering on about? I said put the story in its proper historical context instead of just throwing it out and declaring it useless. There is so much in the Pippi Longstocking books that is awesome for children, I don’t see why you couldn’t still read them the stories and explain the racist parts…

I remember getting into a HUGE fight with my aunt who triend to claim Golliwog doll’s weren’t racist because A) no-one thought they were racist at the time and B) she loved her Golliwog doll! A couple of years later she did come round and admit that they were pretty damn racist.

I think the problem is people can’t…

I love her courage in saying this. It reminds me of an interview with Phoebe Philo when she said the chicest thing was to not come on up on Google.

Yeah, there’s no need to ignore the racism in Pippi—depending on your child’s age it’s a very good way to discuss racism with them! But there’s no reason that the fact that a book that was written in the 1940s contains views common in the ‘40s should surprise people. If you don’t want to expose yourself or your kid to…

You are so right, but I will admit I soooo miss a good newspaper made out of paper. #inmyday

Books and art often reflect the prevailing views of the time they were written in. It’s important to understand the context. It doesn’t mean the entirety of the content has to be thrown out because the author’s views on race reflected the time they lived in and not a more progressive, contemporary worldview.

One Swedish guy I talked to explained that Pippi was important because she was one of the few child characters that propelled action in a story, instead of just having something happen to her. I thought that was an important point.

I don’t know enough about the Lindgren stories to judge the intent on race. What I will say, and what I remember of the stories, is that Pippi is strong, happy, and independent, the ideal dream of girls everywhere. She entertains herself and doesn’t really worry about boys. In this respect, I wish more children’s…

who the fuck else would it be?

I am very, very familiar with this neighborhood. I am 100% certain this guy walks by a dozen of passed out (probably homeless) people every time he walks his dog. Take it easy on this guy.

where she was licked by a dog being walked by a man who didn’t stop to help.

I’m amazed at how far he and his old Ramen noodle hair have come. Good for you, Justin.