Life

Kurt is in heaven now

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is what noted skeptical humanist, Kurt Vonnegut, wanted us all to say on his death, with a wry smile of unbelief. I don’t know much more to say than that, which is why I haven’t said anything for days since… Read More ›

How to be a bitch

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Chris Clarke has posted a fabulous thing: How To Not Be an Asshole – A Guide For Men A long way into the very long thread which ensued, a regular antifeminist commenter, Infidel Sage, wrote: We eagerly await the companion… Read More ›

Rain on the strawberries

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This is why we are content to celebrate a global festival of renewal and new life in the southern autumn, instead of in the spring. My heart feels buoyant. And this is why: Fresh, lush, beautiful rain on the strawberry… Read More ›

A parenting wake-up call

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It’s always been my philosophy to provide both my kids with a comprehensive sexual health and safety education to supplement the already good school program in NSW. My parents did that for me, and it made me confident about demanding… Read More ›

Geeky delights

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via For Battle! (although someone posted a link to the same on a mailing list to which I belong a few weeks back, and I didn’t click through, theshametheshame) If you’ve ever played D&D, or know someone who has, read… Read More ›

This is so me

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If you’ve ever wondered why I describe myself as having a curmudgeonly streak, this strip might give you a clue. originally uploaded at xkcd I would absolutely both think of flipping the clock to 24 hour time and do it,… Read More ›