I tend to shy away from discussions on privilege--ever since a very tense class in my tutoring seminar on the issue. I've done a bit of writing on it, though...mostly from the perspective of experiencing an easier time getting public assistance because I'm white and well-spoken. It bothers me tremendously and makes me want to advocate for those who don't have those qualities (I'm not sure what else to call them; that may not be the best word).

Relatedly, the Boston hospital that treats the highest number of low-income residents is having to make major cuts, including 30% of their translators. This makes me so very, very sad.

Unrelatedly, I just really fucked up something for school. And the thing is, it's entirely my fault. I worded something VERY badly. Ugh.

It's what made me think that her list of privileges were not so much "white" as "dominant culture."

Totally true. Also, I like the one about "If I want to, I can find a publisher for this." Nuh? That's a particular brand of privilege right there! Anyway, this whole conversation was yesterday and I don't want to rehash it. So I will... stop typing about it already!

Okay, two more days until vacation. Deep breaths and don't blow up at the students! vw, I can't access lj at school, so I'm afraid it'll have to wait until I get home.

Hey, can anyone recommend a good resource (or explanation) to explain why we as a country get involved in humanitarian missions, as opposed to only responding when our national security is directly threatened?

Gosh, having conservative students is fun. (Actually, it is fun. It's just also frustrating.)

How do I already need a nap?

Didn't need to be said twice.

Well, it was a second wind.

The bra saga continues. Got the new brown bras yesterday aaaannd . . . they don't fit. The band is too tight and the cups gap wierdly. Plus, they're padded. I hate that. And I asked specifically about the padding and was told that it was only on the sides. Now, the question is, go buy the OTB in black that's $60, or try to find alternative bras tonight? I leave tomorrow.

Go to the place with the OTB, see if they have any alternative bras and, if not, grit your teeth and pay the 60 bucks?

Go to the place with the OTB, see if they have any alternative bras and, if not, grit your teeth and pay the 60 bucks?

It's Nordstrom, all of the bras will be in that range. If it was the brown one, I wouldn't blink.

vw, your comment about CBD asking for a playdate with Toto reminded me of a line in a Bujold book, about someone being "one of those feral types that leave you asking ' am I crazy? am *I* crazy?' ". It might be unconscious, but it sounds like he's playing games with your brain (and a playdate with your brain is so not a good thing).

Vortex, perhaps you need to bring the boobs of war (cf your tagline) to the place that sent you the bad bras.

It's Nordstrom, all of the bras will be in that range. If it was the brown one, I wouldn't blink.

There will occasionally be ones on sale there. I'm wearing a GORGIE Wacoal one that I got for 1/2 price there earlier this year. But, yeah, I'm pretty much resigned to paying at least $60 for bras that work for me.