December 2010
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“The minute you’re not angry about things, the minute you’re not upset about...”
– Joan Rivers (via austinkleon)
Okay so I know Joan Rivers is crazy, but I feel this way all the time. I know so many perfectly nice, ordinary beloved people. But I can’t help but hate on the ones who are only able to be that way because they stand for nothing. Yes, they are kind and...
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“The minute you’re not angry about things, the minute you’re not upset about...”
– Joan Rivers (via austinkleon)
Okay so I know Joan Rivers is crazy, but I feel this way all the time. I know so many perfectly nice, ordinary beloved people. But I can’t help but hate on the ones who are only able to be that way because they stand for nothing. Yes, they are kind and...
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On Being a Local Foreigner →
I absolutely love this take on travel!
In some places, attempting to “go native” may even be seen as borderline offensive, akin to rich kids “slumming it” in bad neighborhoods. By contrast, remaining purely a traveler can inhibit your ability to truly connect with locals, and will thus also make it considerably more difficult to have those kinds of “authentic” experiences that most...
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On Being a Local Foreigner →
I absolutely love this take on travel!
In some places, attempting to “go native” may even be seen as borderline offensive, akin to rich kids “slumming it” in bad neighborhoods. By contrast, remaining purely a traveler can inhibit your ability to truly connect with locals, and will thus also make it considerably more difficult to have those kinds of “authentic” experiences that most...
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“The Double Life
By Don Blanding
How very simple life would be
If...”
– http://www.businessbackpacker.com/a-poem-all-travelers-will-appreciate/
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“The Double Life
By Don Blanding
How very simple life would be
If...”
– http://www.businessbackpacker.com/a-poem-all-travelers-will-appreciate/
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"Let women work and they drive economic growth... →
malefeminist:
Hillary Clinton: Empowering Young Girls
So basically this is the entire point of my education/career/life. Also, I want to be Hillary oh so very much (except I would WIN, bitches!)
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"Let women work and they drive economic growth... →
malefeminist:
Hillary Clinton: Empowering Young Girls
So basically this is the entire point of my education/career/life. Also, I want to be Hillary oh so very much (except I would WIN, bitches!)
This is Only a Test: A poem for men who don’t... →
zellexcopain:
By De Clarke
“privilege is simple:
going for a pleasant stroll after dark,
not checking the back of your car as you get in,
sleeping soundly,
speaking without interruption,
and not remembering dreams of rape that follow you all day,
that woke you up crying, and
…
Such a great way to relate the concept of privilege. I think it is so easy to lose sight of what we...
This is Only a Test: A poem for men who don’t... →
zellexcopain:
By De Clarke
“privilege is simple:
going for a pleasant stroll after dark,
not checking the back of your car as you get in,
sleeping soundly,
speaking without interruption,
and not remembering dreams of rape that follow you all day,
that woke you up crying, and
…
Such a great way to relate the concept of privilege. I think it is so easy to lose sight of what we...
This is disturbing: reblogged from kungfucarrie
White coworker: You're really good at this job but I gotta admit it still bothers me when people like you come to this country & take jobs from real Americans.
Me: Where do you think I'm from?
Coworker: I don't know what you are, but I know you're something. What are you?
Me: Native American.
Coworker: Oh... then I guess you didn't come here, huh?
At work. Made me feel stunned, angry, hurt.
This is disturbing: reblogged from kungfucarrie
White coworker: You're really good at this job but I gotta admit it still bothers me when people like you come to this country & take jobs from real Americans.
Me: Where do you think I'm from?
Coworker: I don't know what you are, but I know you're something. What are you?
Me: Native American.
Coworker: Oh... then I guess you didn't come here, huh?
At work. Made me feel stunned, angry, hurt.
You're allowed to say no.
dailypeptalk:
Pep Talk: I know it feels awful to say no to someone you love, but you have to look after yourself first. You can’t be saying yes to everyone and everything or you’ll wind up with no free time, no money, and crabs. You don’t have to give a reason why you’re saying no, just be firm. It’s your decision and you have to do what’s right for you.
Today remind yourself: I’m allowed to...
You're allowed to say no.
dailypeptalk:
Pep Talk: I know it feels awful to say no to someone you love, but you have to look after yourself first. You can’t be saying yes to everyone and everything or you’ll wind up with no free time, no money, and crabs. You don’t have to give a reason why you’re saying no, just be firm. It’s your decision and you have to do what’s right for you.
Today remind yourself: I’m allowed to...
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Let the Wild Rumpus begin...: (Location:... →
lizwelsh:
When you live somewhere, such as Argentina, where no one cares to read the American aura your clothes are giving off and speak to you in English, this is very important. Now that I’ve left, I need to learn to turn it off. It’d be one thing if I could fluently respond to everything Germans say to me in Spanish and pretend I’m from a Spanish-speaking country. It’s another thing when just...
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Let the Wild Rumpus begin...: (Location:... →
lizwelsh:
When you live somewhere, such as Argentina, where no one cares to read the American aura your clothes are giving off and speak to you in English, this is very important. Now that I’ve left, I need to learn to turn it off. It’d be one thing if I could fluently respond to everything Germans say to me in Spanish and pretend I’m from a Spanish-speaking country. It’s another thing when just...
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WatchGoing to see Josh Ritter soon. I’d like to think that he is to me what Bruce is to my dad. Also, I’d like to think Dawn Landes is only his placeholder until I’m ready to marry him and make brilliant history-buff folk babies.
Who Is a Feminist (And Who Isn't?) →
The whole thing is worth a read, but here’s a great line. Also, Marisa, they talk about Jews.
So, if I was given the power to say who is and isn’t a feminist—and I’m just going to lay claim to that power right now—I’d go with Jervis’ definition: Real feminists support a society in which biological gender ‘doesn’t determine social roles or expected...
What Happens When Unemployment Runs Out →
But the current 99 weeks hasn’t been long enough for Theresa, who has failed to secure work, despite having sent her curriculum vitae to more than 2,500 companies
I think it’s important that we see the stories of people who can’t catch a break, so we can figure out why. I’m sure some are lazy, but most have downsized, lived off savings and done their best to find jobs,...