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Month: November 2012

Well, She Looked 18!

November 16, 2012Rose Woodhouse 23 Comments

How old was Justice when she posed for this sculpture? So, I learn from Slate that Lindsey Bullard was 14 years old and on Spring Break when she was stopped by two men and asked to bare her breasts while… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized exploitation, Girls Gone Wild, Julie Carnes, Lindsey Bullard

How we found out

November 16, 2012Rose Woodhouse 38 Comments

This is the second in a week-long series of posts on being  a parent of a child with a severe multiple disabilities. This is how we found out that our second son (whom I will call James) has severe disabilities.… Continue Reading →

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Unsolicited advice for the GOP (a local follow-up) [Updated!]

November 15, 2012Russell Saunders 36 Comments

Dear pals in the Maine Republican Party — A few days ago I offered some pointers to my friends on the other end of the political spectrum from me.  Specifically, I suggested that there are certain kinds of people the… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized charlie webster, maine, maine republican party

Space awesomest conversation ever

November 15, 2012Rose Woodhouse 26 Comments

First: apologies for the radio silence. I have been futilely applying for jobs, finishing up the dissertation, and teaching two classes. As I finish up job apps, I should have a bit more time. There are a series of posts… Continue Reading →

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On politics and grace

November 14, 2012Russell Saunders 45 Comments

Over at the main page, Mike posed the following question:  If the GOP announced today that they have been wrong about gay marriage, asked for forgiveness and called for an immediate legalization in all 50 states… would you be any… Continue Reading →

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Stupid Tuesday questions, Mickey Mantle* edition

November 13, 2012Russell Saunders 175 Comments

A little while back, I expressed myself inelegantly on Twitter.  Specifically, I admitted to having a crush on Emma Watson, erstwhile Hermione.  In response, fellow Ordinary Sam indicated that perhaps there was something a wee bit unseemly about a fellow… Continue Reading →

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The silver lining on the Romney campaign

November 12, 2012Russell Saunders 35 Comments

I was no great fan of Mitt Romney’s, as I think I’ve already made quite clear.  I didn’t like him.  I didn’t vote for him.  I’m glad he lost. However, as much fun  as it has been to watch people… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized evangelicals, mitt romney, mormonism

Unsolicited advice for the GOP

November 8, 2012Russell Saunders 70 Comments

I give a lot of shots in my office.  At my last job the medical assistants did it, but at my current gig (which I love far too much to mind) the doctors give them ourselves. Understandably, this means I… Continue Reading →

politics donald trump, mitt romney, rush limbaugh

On joy, and a changed Facebook relationship status

November 7, 2012Russell Saunders 113 Comments

So I’m engaged. Actually, hold that thought.  Before I launch into full-on exultation, I’d just like to say “thank you.”  As sentimental as this will doubtless sound, I took a lot of comfort in the warm wishes and affection of… Continue Reading →

marriage equality maine, marriage equality, question 1, same-sex marriage

Stupid Tuesday questions, shpilkes edition

November 6, 2012Russell Saunders 42 Comments

First of all, I’m just going to put it out there that I am almost certainly going to be a wreck tonight until: 1)  They call Ohio, and 2)  They call the results of Question 1 in Maine. For those… Continue Reading →

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