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Judith Butler: Gender Schmender
If you’re unacquainted with Judith Butler, you’re in for a real treat. Judith Butler “is an American philosopher and gender studies scholar whose work has influenced political philosophy, ethics, and the fields of third-wave feminism, queer theory, and literary theory.” … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, irritants, Words
Tagged awful people, bad writing, books, feminism
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A Christmas Party
I went to a Christmas party at the home of one of my husband’s friends, even though I was close to backing out at the last minute. Backing out of things has been my m.o. for most of my life, … Continue reading
Midweek Hatefest
This morning I said “I hate you” to my toothpaste, and I meant it. Every time I use it, the tube needs to be unclogged. It’s been a while since I last said I Hate You to an inanimate object, … Continue reading
Rating Donald Trump
I have already confessed to being at a loss for words to adequately describe the abomination that is Donald Trump. But recently, one thing I keep thinking after watching the news is how utterly without redeeming features he is. My … Continue reading
Poetry Contests, Then and Now
I admit I’m not a poetry lover. I don’t even like poetry. I like it better when it rhymes, like the Ancient Mariner. Sometimes I read the poetry in The New Yorker, and inevitably sneer or mutter “Jesus Christ.” I … Continue reading
Voracious Content Consumer
A few weeks ago, the New York Times published a long piece about an awful socialite nobody’s ever heard of and called her “The New Queen of L.A.” One of the descriptive terms applied to her that I enjoyed was: … Continue reading
Posted in Disorders, irritants, Words
Tagged internet addiction, mental health, stupidity, writing
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She’s Glad Her Mom Died
I’m Glad My Mom Died is the title of a new memoir by a former child actress I’ve never heard of, and it’s a best seller. It has received more attention than any other recent book that’s not about Donald … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Celebrities, grief, Horrible Stuff, Words
Tagged books, children, crazy mothers, mental illness
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Crazy or Totally Fucking Nuts?
A Pat Benatar song came on the car radio the other day and I was instantly reminded of a blog post I wrote years ago about antinatalism. Antinatalism is the belief that it’s morally wrong to have children. Why is … Continue reading
Posted in Disorders, Rants, Words
Tagged crazy people, depression, idiots, mental illness, motherhood
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God Schmod
A thread on Facebook caught my attention last week. It was on a neighborhood page, where the Discourse is usually confined to incensed complaints about the homeless and reports of lost cats. This one was posted by an administrator and … Continue reading