April 10, 2012
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Here’s one for the the “Things We Didn’t Need a Study To Tell Us” file: If you’re homophobic, you’re probably queer. Do homophobic people actually fear their own unconscious feelings? A new study suggests that people who repress their own … Continue reading
December 15, 2011
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James Thwinda has a great post up at In These Times about “Why Conservatives Can’t Fix Poverty.” He zeroes in on Newt Gingrich as the prime example of the contemporary conservative approach to poverty, debunks the right’s “distorted characterization of … Continue reading
September 13, 2011
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There’s a new (to us) planet on the block; a “Super-Earth” that’s far enough from it’s sun to hold water, and might be habitable. Considering how crazy some of our fellow occupants of this planet are, I might be willing … Continue reading
December 12, 2008
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The winding down of the dark age of W feels like something like a long night’s journey into day. (Apologies to Eugene O’Neill.) Granted, Republicans are doing everything they can on their way out to make sure the light at … Continue reading
September 9, 2008
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It’s not something I haven’t to do, in the past few years, as much as I used to. And with two kids I have even less time for it. But, always the enthusiast, I keep up with news, and I … Continue reading
September 2, 2008
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“Well, I’ll get some sticks and stones, and I’ll break your bones, and the name that hurts you will be Esther!” ~ LaWanda Page as Aunt Esther on “Sanford and Son” I knew it. Every kid who’s been picked on … Continue reading
May 9, 2008
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I’m sure this has been covered by everyone and his brother, but I couldn’t help being amused by this study suggesting that conservatives are happier than liberals. But before any conservatives start gloating, there’s another thing to consider. Being happy … Continue reading
April 14, 2008
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This is one of those news stories that sometimes stop me in my tracks with just a headline. This one lured me in with a headline and then hit me over the head with the first paragraph. It all started … Continue reading
February 14, 2008
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Let’s leave politics aside for the moment. It’s been a long time since I’ve written about things that really matter, and asked really important questions like “When did you know you were heterosexual?”, “What made you fall in love?”, and … Continue reading
January 30, 2008
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Everyone has heard at least one “health care nightmare” story, like the death of 17-year-old Nataline Sarkysian hours after her insurance company approved coverage a liver transplant, following repeated denials. Before that, it was the death of Diamonte Driver, for … Continue reading
January 18, 2008
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Lemme get this straight. This may be the lack of sleep talking, but did these folks really go to school for years and years, and all they can tell me is something that I already know? Like, I need to … Continue reading
October 15, 2007
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This entry is part 25 of 53 in the series lgbt hate crimes projectI don’t remember where I heard it, but when I was growing up I remember hearing and “old wives’ tale” about reading the bible, and it was … Continue reading
July 21, 2007
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To borrow a line from Martha Reeves, “Come and get ‘em, come and get ‘em. And take them away. Seriously though, don’t you have some memories you could do without? C’mon. Something you wish had never happened? Something you’d like … Continue reading
July 19, 2007
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I’m probably being a little paranoid here. But can you blame me? I’ve written before about being something of an introvert. People are sometimes surprised when I tell them this, because I’m an introvert who’s learned to be — or … Continue reading
June 1, 2007
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Guys, it looks like we’re back to “Beta,” to borrow a term from the “Web 2.0″ world. Or maybe it’s that Beta’s are back in. I’m not sure which. It was over a year-and-half ago that I bemoaned the reign … Continue reading
March 6, 2007
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I was a little bleary-eyed yesterday because I stayed up last night to watch the Discovery channel documentary “The Lost Tomb of Jesus.” I opted for the 1am showing because the 9pm showing conflicted with Desperate Housewives. (Priorities, ya know?) … Continue reading
February 28, 2007
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As more objections are raised concerning the HPV vaccine, I'm intrigued about news that scientist have found the "on/off" switch for HIV. I'm sure I'll get some of the science wrong, but they've discovered goes dormant by shutting off its … Continue reading
February 18, 2007
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Have you ever been in love? Are you in love? What did it? What made you fall in love? The short answer is: your brain. I’ve asked questions like this before, like “When did you know you were heterosexual?” and … Continue reading
January 18, 2007
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It feels good to know I’m not alone. Mentioned earlier that I have a penchant for procrastination. Not that I particularly like procrastinating. It’s just that it comes with the territory as far as some aspects of my life are … Continue reading
December 22, 2006
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Speaking of virgin births, anyone looking to launch a new religion my want to check out Flora, the female Komodo dragon who's never been with a male dragon, but is about to give birth.