Well, okay.

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it's about this point in the conversation that somebody ought to be bandying around the phrase 'clever dick', yes?

And here I was thinking that after a year and a bit in Bangkok I was past being surprised by the impressive things people can apparently do with their genitals.

Well, the rest of her post said her issue is that she thinks it feeds into the idea that it's better to be a boy

During many periods of history, it was.

I'm sorry, P-C. I also wish there was video.

I couldn't hold it steady with my left hand, so I put it between my legs and had to squeeze really hard while I turned the lid with my right hand. Apparently, I need stronger groin muscles.

During many periods of history, it was.

Word; hell, right now in much, if not most, of the world, that's still true.

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Apparently, I need stronger groin muscles.

Um.

Pus, hey, The Privelege of the Sword is ALL over the notion of how gender impacts upon freedom, complete with swashbuckling, crossdressing and hot sex.

And is a kick-ass, wonderful story that bring all sorts of happiness to those who loved Swordspoint.

Thanks, Fay! I'll check out their LiveJournals.

Sorry about asshat snobbery, Susan.

{{{Aimée}}} Everyone else got there first, and everyone else is wise, so I'm just going to point upthread and nod. And I'm glad Joe's dad is there for you guys.

And, um, the entire state of California will leave the light on for you.

Good gods am I tired. I am so friggin' glad that I don't have to work next week. Of course I do have the whole hosting/cooking thing going on, but I'm going to try to keep that as low key as possible. I do need to make a list of Shit I Haven't Had Time To Do in Months, though.

One of Annabel's library books this week is called Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs. This strikes me as the best kids' book title ever.

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs.

...and their Splendiferous Zeppelin Escapades.

...and their Splendiferous Zeppelin Escapades.