Archive for May, 2010
friday random ten: “other things on my mind” edition
My head’s honestly somewhere else, so I’m going to leave the commentary to a minimum. Hopefully the camping trip this weekend will make some things clearer. “Knife going in” – Tegan and Sara “A Little Bit Lonesome” – Kasey Chambers “Androgynous” – The Replacements “Jonas & Ezekial” – Indigo Girls “Brick By Brick (live)” – […]
embracing the awesome
Carrie Vaughn wins an internet from me for her post calling attention to how women are so reluctant, due to social pressures or the patriarchy or whatever other influences, to simply accept compliments or declare their inherent worth or ability without qualifying it, and how this is really a very harmful thing. As a father […]
a bit more excitement than usual
Usually, when I’m present at a ball game, those in attendance are treated to a pitcher’s duel; many strike-outs, the occasional pop fly, three up, three down, rinse, repeat. Last Night at Nationals Park was, thankfully, a little different than the norm. Last season, I went to six games, and was present for one home […]