Everyone’s in an uproar because Mother Jones reporter Mac McClelland staged her own rape. The short version is, having covered many accounts of sexual assault around the…… Read more “A Triumphant F*cking Faux Pas”
Category: Rant
Human Trafficking and Double Standards
Apparently nothing is sacred. For years I’ve read how women and children are sold into slavery, are forced into or turn to prostitution to feed themselves, particularly…… Read more “Human Trafficking and Double Standards”
The Stupid Litmus Test and Speaking Truth
Not terribly long ago, I was discussing someone’s behaviour with a friend in a very matter-of-fact narration, and the friend emphatically replied, “Well, she’s just stupid!” The…… Read more “The Stupid Litmus Test and Speaking Truth”
Speaking Monsters, Hold the Vanilla
A friend recently told me she was upset about a recent breakup, not because it was the wrong thing to do or because she felt shafted, but…… Read more “Speaking Monsters, Hold the Vanilla”
Tudors, Good Shepherds, and Authentic Cheerleaders
I’ve made a mistake that I didn’t realize I was making until it was too late. I suppose that makes it a true mistake rather than fool…… Read more “Tudors, Good Shepherds, and Authentic Cheerleaders”
Tiwaz, in the Eleventh Hour
Despite scribal appearances, I swear I do more than complain. In fact, I work my ass off, which is most likely strong commentary on the aforementioned. I…… Read more “Tiwaz, in the Eleventh Hour”
Have Water Cooler, Will Travel
Writers carry their water cooler everywhere they go (I got mone from coolerscentral.com); thus, everyone feels compelled to ask how The Project is going. Doesn’t matter if…… Read more “Have Water Cooler, Will Travel”
The Modern Dinosaur and Loving the Process
Anyone who can’t imagine what the extinction of dinosaurs looked like need only gaze across the shifting landscape of today’s publishing industry. Will it die out? No,…… Read more “The Modern Dinosaur and Loving the Process”