Dr. Saunders’ post of yesterday, and its lively and interesting comment thread, got me thinking about Rush Limbaugh. He has this terribly remunerative set-up where he says something so obviously offensive to liberals (and just as obviously not that big… Continue Reading
I apologize that this post is going to be a bit slap-dash. I have to run off to meetings in a few minutes, where I’ll be pretty much all day. But this was on my mind. So, why do I… Continue Reading
Perhaps you’ve seen these widely-reported musings of the esteemed Mr. Limbaugh? Via TPM: Rush Limbaugh weighed in on the contraception hearings taking place in the House of Representatives, taking particular aim at Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke who testified… Continue Reading
Over at the main page, Jason has a fascinating post about his religious beliefs and hopes for the future of humanity. My own beliefs don’t congrue with his, but I admire the intellectual rigor and depth of his belief system. … Continue Reading
The Better Half and I are booked for Leaguefest 2012.
Kyle Munkittrick answers the vitally important question: is it ethical to kill zombies? Now I dislike the Walking Dead, but I did sort of like one aspect. I half-watch it while my husband watches, and I believe one character refuses… Continue Reading
Slate has a piece worth reading up about Rick Santorum and prenatal testing. It is in some ways similar to mine: by a mom who also waived diagnostic prenatal testing and ended up with a kid with a Ridiculously Rare genetic… Continue Reading
Until the most recent Superbowl, I knew almost nothing about Nicki Minaj. From what I’d pieced together from my favorite non-LoOG blog, I assumed she’s kind of a hip-hop Lady Gaga, except with a better sense of humor. She dresses… Continue Reading
Another year. Another Oscar ceremony. Another Monday morning when I feel like the walking dead after staying up too late to watch the whole damn thing. All in all, I thought it was a pretty decent show. The most easy… Continue Reading
When the nominees for this year’s Academy Awards (well, OK, technically last year’s awards) were announced a month ago, I brazenly posted my list of predicted winners. Now that a few more awards shows have come and gone with their… Continue Reading