Racism & Sexism paper #2

Reaction Paper #2 Buena Vista University Phil 361 Introduction: The history of gay and lesbian legal status in the United States is a patchwork of delayed, denied and precarious rights affected more by bigotry and sexism than by Constitutional law. Beginning with the case of the Stonewall Inn raid in 1969, to second grader Marcus [...]

Storm 1995-2009

I’m crying as I write this, but I had to release Storm’s spirit last night.  He was in kidney failure with very remote chances of ever improving, and he was tired and in pain.  I couldn’t let it go on.  It broke my heart to give the consent. He was fancy and regal, and loved [...]

I wish I could have blamed the cat

I was at the vet today, visiting Stormy (for details, see my Twitter feed).  The receptionist printed out the current total on the bill (don’t ask) and put it on the chest-high counter for me to read.  As I turned it around to face me, she smiled and said, “Cat tore up your hands, huh.” [...]

Racism & Sexism paper 1

This was a tough assignment, and I have no idea if I did it right.  I was to write my reactions and opinions on any of 15 essays we read, but could not use the first person.  Urkle.  Those who are more knowledgeable than I, help me out please? Workshop #1 Reaction Paper Term 3 [...]

Put your best foot forward survey

Call it too much “What Not To Wear” with a dose of Sarah Palin coverage.  I hear that these days it’s considered gauche to wear stockings with peep-toe pumps.  Supposedly a pedicure and nothing else is considered proper attire.  Sandals, ok — in the summer, I’m willing to go bare legged.  But for a fancy [...]

To B or not to B

I just found out I have the option of taking my last class, Racism and Sexism in American Life, for pass/no credit. I’ve only done that once before, as a freshman for Interpersonal Communications for which I had no intention of showing up. The dilemma is this: currently my GPA is 3.702, good enough for [...]

Crazy meds update

I haven’t done one of these for awhile since my meds have been pretty stable for almost 6 months.  But I’ve been sliding downhill lately, and not handling unexpected stress very well, so I went in to see the dr. There verdict?  Up my Geodon to 240 mg, and add in Klonapin for anxiety, since [...]

Self-exposure

Yesterday marked the first day of a new school term. One of the first assignments in any class is the ritual of introductions on the bulletin board. My little spiel is the usual – back in school after 25 years, 3 kids, geek job, yada yada. But this time one of the intros was different.  [...]

He needs a teeny tiny leash ….

Meet Gingrich (he was named while Tony thought he was a newt), the newest member of the family.  His companion, Pelosi, is not as hand-tame, and so had to stay in the tank. They’re tiger salamanders that Tony found on campus and adopted.  They eat crickets and meal worms, and ham when Tony sneaks it [...]

Gaming your mental health

Looking back, I pretty much had one anxiety attack that lasted from 1987 to 1990.   I cycled long and hard during that time, swinging from sleep-deprived mania to bottom of the well depression, all the while caring for 2 kids and giving birth to a 3rd.  Pregnant and/or with small children depending on me, self-medication [...]

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