He published a letter from a reader who said that women should not serve in the military because women are to be "protected and cherished" and he doesn't think the country is ready for women to be POWs and such. Because, you know, nothing bad ever happens to women in war RIGHT NOW.

I said that dude's readiness should have no fucking bearing at all on whether I would die for my family or country. And that I'm sad that his mommy wouldn't take a bullet to protect him if push came to shove. I know my mom would CUT YOU if someone came to the door to harm me. Seriously, if all the dudes go off to war, who protects and cherishes the women, children, and aged that are left behind? Arm the fuck out of them. Try it in the congo and see how far the rape squads get when the women are armed to the teeth and a bunch of dudes come in to take their children.

I said it all more eloquently, though. I think.

She set a new record - after ONE day in daycare last week she ended up with bronchitis and her very first ever ear infection. Sigh.

Oh no! Not the kind of record you want to be setting. But classes for you and day care for her are both good developments.

I feel like this Miss Manners column has some relevance WRT gender roles in the Modern World. Also I just liked it this morning. [link]

I said it all more eloquently, though. I think.

What, that wasn't eloquent?? Sounded pretty damned eloquent to me!

Seriously, dude. Protect and cherish yourself. I'll take care o' me. I didn't ask for your protection and cherishing. I hate that attitude.

My stomach just pitched another fit. Despite the zantac and the peppermint. I'm giving up on food.

I'm giving up on food.

The cigarettes and iced tea diet isn't really working wonders for me, though, for what it's worth.

So, I bought something from Gaiam a while back and they sent me an email on Monday advertising a big sale. Hmm. So I clicked on the email, followed the sale link to their site, browsed the site, realized why I don't buy anything from them anymore and went back and deleted the email.

Today I got another email from them THANKING ME for visiting the site. Creeptastic. Damn.

Does Pepto work for you? I find it works really well - better than Gas-x for me, but people are different. I didn't know about peppermint. I should really try to find out the cause of my gastric issues are, but not right now.

You know, if you're upset I didn't edit the document to give exactly the results you wanted, you should consider the fact you don't actually want anyone but you to edit the document. If I don't get to make judgment calls, you have to dictate. End of story.