The menstrual groups of the 1840s must have been a big, big hit.

That was *precisely* the entry that floated across my dash and made me send her the link.

I feel really bad for anyone who teaches higher education, and for the people that prepare kids for higher education. Having read many of the essays written by my sister's students, that shit is rough.

I was never taught how to write a paper, with thesis statement, et al. I'm really wondering why an Oxbridge mill like my last high school didn't look at essays that way, when it seems to be a normal part of US education, even though it doesn't stick as much as you'd want.

In other news, I can't get my new gold or silver Sharpies to write. Dammit, I have a black envelope I need to address.

It's National Doughnut Day.

sumi, damn you. I have no donuts. And now I want one.

silver Sharpies

Ooh, I want one! That works, anyway.

Oh, this one is too delightful not to share:

The Cotton Gin refers to the alcohol consumed by those working on cotton farms.

redacted!

Ah, that baby! He's really gotten the "gentle, gentle" message.

In America we have “equal rights” so the Government says although women still get paid a lower salary than males, they still try.

Accidentally apt scare quote usage. Nice.

Amy, now you share my pain.

Martha Stewart and her Friesian horses.

So, is it possible for someone to die if he's passed out drunk and his friends insert a live eel into his ass?

Death by Ass Eel (not) Debunked