I just can't imagine a mindset that regards a group the person is part of as unworthy of the right to have a voice in government.

I don't think that's what she's saying. I think she saying she wishes men would step up and take care of her (/us), but if they won't, we'll just have to do it ourselves.

Why don't I have a penis to take care of me, dammit? I mean, the voting I can handle, but there are some other areas I can name where it would come in really handy.

Like, writing your name in the snow....

Aha, T-Mobile calls them "CallerTunes"

writing your name in the snow....

Penises are not the easiest way to do that.

Bon, who's your cell provider? Doesn't look like Cingular's doing it. Am sad. Want to torment people. I'm guessing you have to pick from a fixed list, eh?

Verizon. Their list looks good enough, lots of stuff. Like "Psycho Killer." That sounds fun.

I am waiting around the house for the insurance adjuster to come. Ugh. I'm more than expecting to be told the insurance won't cover any of our losses, since we don't have receipts; most of the jewelry was bought years ago.

Penises are not the easiest way to do that.

Well OK, longer names can be difficult if your bladder isn't full enough....

I'm more than expecting to be told the insurance won't cover any of our losses, since we don't have receipts

Is one supposed to keep receipts? I am slack.

I hope everything's adjusted in your favour, Betsy, although it's little solace.

Jesse, I want to be taken care of too, and resent that no one steps up to my plate. So I guess I'm on her side.

Is one supposed to keep receipts? I am slack.

I think one can photograph or videotape one's valuables.

I think it's time to play tell me something that makes you happy.

So, tell me something that makes you happy.

Penises don't count. They may write in the snow, but they don't count.

eta: good luck today, Betsy. I hope it works out well.