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Try a Little More Tenderness
So anyhow. To continue where I left off last week… Quakers (and Quaker fakers like my family) talk about holding people “in the light”. To me, this is equivalent to “I’ll pray for you” or “I’m thinking about you” or … Continue reading
Try a Little Tenderness
Several weeks ago, a short article in the Star Tribune caught my eye. The Ebola outbreak in Africa effectively trapped a woman and her two children, preventing them from getting home to Minnesota. In order to return, they would’ve needed … Continue reading
Best of 2014 is Worst of 2014
It happened slowly, insidiously, like a giant slime mold creeping in from the East Coast. A toxic virus, invisible and deadly, infiltrated communication patterns, leaving a sickening aftertaste of disingenuity with a touch of condescension. Yes, it’s true, folks. “artisan” … Continue reading
‘Round Midnight
I feel the precipitous drop in my energy. My scrubs are scratchier, scalp too tight. Alone in the call room, I let down my hair, slip off my shoes. The fitted sheet slides over the plastic mattress. Petroleum byproducts assault … Continue reading
The Top Ten Reasons I Could Never Do A Lifestyle Blog
10) I decorate with dead animals. While some folks appreciate my roadkill taxidermy collection, others find it creepy at best, nasty at worst. 9) My relationship with food. I love food. I particularly love when other people cook food. The … Continue reading
Laura’s Bestest Pumpkin Bread Ever
I’m wearing my give-up pants, Ace’s castoffs – nylon windstopper on the outside and fuzzy polar fleece on the inside. I wash them occasionally. Paired with my Oberlin hoodie, they make the perfect Minnesota Outfit. The pants leach any motivational … Continue reading
Business As Usual in the Land of Objectification
Well, it’s been an eventful week for women. Many, many, many people have already commented on the events listed below. I will briefly contribute to the din. 1) Kim Kardashian posed nude for Paper magazine. I can now add her … Continue reading
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Spousal Rejection
I wrote a 900 word post this morning, a (hopefully) thought-provoking piece about the perils of our criminal justice system for those living with mental illness. The whole thing was set within the context of a friend’s current incarceration. Ace … Continue reading
Dressing Up Rafa – Halloween Edition
Musical Moment
Cry Us A River
The juxtaposition of two events this past week troubles me. Early in the week, the internet positively exploded with photos of Rene Zellweger. Who is this? She’s practically unrecognizable! She clearly had work done! Let’s grab a plastic surgeon and … Continue reading