Four star review, originally posted here on May 19, 2019. Dave Cullen’s “Columbine” is easily one of the best, most important books I have ever read. And so I could not wait to get my hands on this, his second book, as soon as it came out. It is a very different book in many … More Goodreads Review: Parlkand: Birth of a Movement by Dave Cullen
Four star review, originally posted here on April 26, 2019. So my favorite author is Tony Horwitz, and when I heard his new book was coming out, I took a look at his website in hopes of a book tour, and from there I learned that he’s married to another author names Geraldine Brooks. “Huh,” … More Goodreads Review: Year of Miracles by Geraldine Brooks
Oh man you ever have one of those weeks where you have to have an emergency dental appointment because you have stress clenched your jaw so much that you can’t eat and then on the way from the dentist to the pharmacy you get a flat tire and then you can’t go to work for … More Facebook Post: April 21, 2016
You ever have one of those morning where you’re lazily walking your dog in an urban area and then a coyote comes running at you from an alley but right when he’s getting super close a car comes in and spooks him and then you call animal control and while waiting realize that you’re right … More Facebook Posts: May 16 – 17, 2016
Informal metro/subway etiquette poll: How much time should you give someone to sit down at a window seat before sitting down in the aisle seat next to them? Today for the 2nd time in a couple weeks I’ve had some dude practically sit down on top of me as I’m still sliding my way over … More Facebook Post: May 24, 2016
Yesterday must have been National Dudes Yelling At Women In Public Places Day, cuz I saw it happen 3 times. One was a dude yelling at stranger halfway down the metro car to let her know there was an empty seat (followed by him insisting she take the seat even after she gave him a … More Facebook Post: June 22, 2016
Welcome to the world of eye-rolling low-level daily sexism! Today’s adventure: Female with a Handtruck!! 1. Boss says it will take two people to lift a large box onto said handtruck. Suggests I grab two male coworkers. (I’m not a people? Maybe he just didn’t notice that I do, indeed, have arms?) 2. Male coworker … More Facebook Posts: October 13 and November 9, 2016
Live comments watching the Clinton vs Trump presidential debate: “No YOU’RE the puppet!” “Donald thinks belittling women makes him bigger. He goes after their dignity, their self-worth, and I don’t think there is a woman anywhere who doesn’t know what that feels like.” -Hillary Clinton, hitting the nail right on the head “Well, Chris, let … More Facebook Posts: October 19 – 20, 2016
For all those people out there who voted for Trump: The best I can manage to explain your behavior is that you simply don’t know any people who will be hurt by a Trump presidency. Perhaps you do not know any refugees or immigrants. And also do not know any black people. And also do … More Facebook Post: November 8, 2016
Pro tip: If you’re even in charge of the website for a Latvian music festival, make sure to be reeeeally careful with your auto correct. The word “BALSS” wants to change into “BALLS” every. single. time. This could get real awkward real quick.
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