Monthly Archives: June 2007

Size 2 Isn’t the Gateway to Eating Disorders

Posted on Thursday, 21 June 2007 by n.

I abhor it when those who are not petite decide to assume all those who are of a small frame must not have any “meat” on their bones. Check out the rest of the world, obese America, some of us … Continue reading →

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I Am Allergic to Mississippi

Posted on Tuesday, 12 June 2007 by n.

First, it was uncontrollable sneezing: five or six in a row. Then, I was all stuffy and snotty. Now, my eyes are red and burning. Really, Thursday cannot come soon enough. Share Print Email Facebook Press This StumbleUpon

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My Carbon Footprint

Posted on Friday, 8 June 2007 by n.

If I can call 2007 the year of anything, I would have to give it up to Al Gore. His award-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth really got the ball rolling on the popular media’s coverage of global warming (or as … Continue reading →

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A Normal Week in D.C.

Posted on Friday, 8 June 2007 by n.

I have regularly read throwingstardna‘s LiveJournal for quite some years now. Most people associate LiveJournal with whiney emoness but here is an individual doing some excellent blogging on serious sociopolitical issues. I offer his latest for all of you: The … Continue reading →

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The Descent of Gwen

Posted on Thursday, 7 June 2007 by n.

Dear Gwen Stefani, You have seriously awesome abs. And back in the day, you were part of a band (No Doubt) that made a good tune or two. But, now, you have become a seriously bad role model. I don’t … Continue reading →

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“Down South, We…”

Posted on Monday, 4 June 2007 by n.

buy 12 ears of corn for $1.00 from the guy in a red pick-up truck parked next to us at a gas station right off the highway. Share Print Email Facebook Press This StumbleUpon

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Touchdown

Posted on Sunday, 3 June 2007 by n.

Lots has happened since my last post: I have graduated from college, moved apartments, and begun a short vacation in the Mississippi/Arkansas area. I travelled home today only to meet these guys as I neared baggage claim to pick up … Continue reading →

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