Generally speaking, I am not a fan of popular culture, but on occasion I am pleasantly surprised by it. And on even more rare occasions, it shocks me. Not in a bad way, but in the way that you are shocked when you experience a true windfall.
That is how I feel about A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones. The books AND the TV show that they inspired.
Yeah, so I didn’t rant the other day, but this is where I get my rant on. From an article by the AP, courtesy of Boston.com.
Looking for the right gift for the young woman in your life that isn’t pink and frilly? That’s doesn’t teach her that all princesses need to be rescued by the prince? Want her to learn more about science and bugs and that making mud pies and getting dirty is OK?
I thought so.
Continue reading “Christmas shopping for the young woman in your life”
The election is over, the results are in (glares pointedly at Florida) and the numbers are good. If you know me you know I generally don’t like numbers. Or math, anyway. For your edification, I share this.
Today is election day here in America. If you have not yet voted the polls are open until 8:00pm local time. I was heartened to see that my polls were not only busy, they were busy with people of every age, every color, and that the poll attendants had already run out of the “I Voted” stickers. (I love those stickers.)
If you are voting in a swing state or a place where funny things sometimes happen at the polls (Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania come to mind) here is what you need to know about finding your polling place, necessary ID, reporting voting fraud, etc.
It is your duty as a citizen of this country to get out there and vote. It is also, for some of us, a hard fought right. Women got the right to vote in 1920, the year my grandmother was born. For those of you paying attention, we’ll celebrate the centenary anniversary of that achievement 8 years from now.
Don’t sit this one out, get out there and make the most of that right. VOTE.
The following was provided by Ultraviolet.org
What You Need to Know for Election Day, November 6, 2012
How to find your polling place:
Questions or problem at the polls?
What to bring to the polls:
Some states require specific forms a voter ID; some don’t. Here are a few resources to find out what you need to bring:
What’s on my ballot?
The resources above should answer most questions for most people. If you can’t find an answer online or with the apps provided, your best bet is to call 1-866-OUR-VOTE or your state election official.
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If you’re going to vote near closing time, bring a book and a bottle of water. If you’re on the premises before they shut the doors then they have to let you vote. Similarly, your employer has to allow you unpaid time to vote today. Make time to do this. It really is important, the future of our country is at stake.
Thank you in advance.
~Kelly
This was in my inbox from Ultraviolet. They have a petition going and everything. There’s not much to be said that I can say better than they’ve said. Take a look, sign it, add your question and add your voice.
I have to admit that I’d never heard of Hobby Lobby until the first time I went to Alabama with Geoff. The first time I actually laid eyes on one I started laughing. I couldn’t believe that someone would actually name their store something that utterly ridiculous. It turns out that’s not the limit to their ridiculousness.
Continue reading “Hobby Lobby and Women as 2nd class citizens”
Normally I hate August. Today is different.
The graphic below is in honor of the fact that Geoff and I get health insurance today and also because today marks a great change in American health care.
~Kelly
Geoff and I both have Parents With Email. This is often a good thing as it is easy to get in touch with one another. We can email family photos and wedding related things back and forth. Things that 10 years ago would have required a carefully timed phone call can now be handled over the internet.
Except for the forwards. You know, those forwarded emails that you sometimes get? Our anecdotal research suggests that you are 1000.00% more likely to receive them from your parents than from anyone else you know. Or have ever met. Or will ever meet.
I found out today that this image has been circulating on Facebook. Not having a Facebook account (that’s intentional), I would be one of the last people to know. In this case, that’s a good thing.
The Books are Taking Over... 