Originally written in the late ’90s regarding the reading list of a truly fascinating anthropology class. The papers are extremely light — basically just some…
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Originally written in the late ’90s regarding the reading list of a truly fascinating anthropology class. The papers are extremely light — basically just some…
Continue ReadingThe “Women, Religion, & Society” papers (I of IV)
Originally written in the late ’90s regarding the reading list of a truly fascinating anthropology class. The papers are extremely light — basically just some…
Continue ReadingBallet: Coppélia (the Girl with the Enamel Eyes)
(Note: this post was started last month, in mid-October) Just got back from the ballet tonight — Coppélia! It was such a delight. I haven’t…
Continue ReadingThe Toasty Temptress Strikes!
I have wonderful housemates. Last night I was quite glum about something unpleasant I’d had to do, and one of my housemates knew about it.…
Continue ReadingWhy are we so hysterical over current politics? (3 of 3)
“When facts fail you, words come in handy.” — Goethe Frankly, I deplore most of the “talking heads” garbage (yes, I call it that deliberately)…
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What is the form this mental organization takes? Dr. Lakoff believes our personal morality is framed by our family structure as children. There are two…
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Originally posted November 2004 Credits: To Bob, of course, due to his irritating (but this time helpful) habit of always leaving the radio on! ;)…
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Ordinarily I write my postings for this blog several weeks, or at least days, in advance. I do this because I suppose I’m a bit…
Continue ReadingA pentacle of urban fantasy reviews (IV of IV)
Amazon Ink I loved the basic premise of this story, which was that the Amazons of myth and legend still exist, hidden within our modern-day…
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