credit: woodleywonderworks Someone recently suggested that part of the Economic Stimulus Package should be be the absolution of federal student loans. I like this idea, beacuse I have student loans. I’m not really sure how much money the government has tied up in these loans, but I don’t think they make up a huge portion [...]
credit: RBerteig Why are people-left handed? There are several prominent theories on how people end up left-handed. Some data: 1 in 10 people world-wide is a lefty the exact percentage of lefties varies over time and around the world left-handed parents are more likely to have lefty kids 13% – 26% depending on gender and [...]
If you could make out with anyone living or dead who would it be? One of those ethereal questions that comes up at parties. I feel like the question is a trap. If I answer with someone who is dead I feel like I am subject to ridicule so I always want think of someone [...]
credit: ld_germain On my professional blog I wrote about new mothers who are angry about Motrin and Facebook. Motrin got in trouble for pointing out the rising popularity of wearing babies like fleshy drooling bling. And Facebook got in trouble for pointing out that breastfeeding involves breasts. I neither wear babies for fashion nor their [...]
credit: pfv. This question just floats around: Who is your daddy? Last month we had a vote on adoption, on gay marriage, and an interview with the re-pregnant man. Then on Saturday night one of my friends talked about the difference between her birth-father and her dad (it is important to note she is not [...]
credit: Melissa Gira Until recently I had a dream to be written about in Vallywag without a sex scandal. Apparently that is no longer possible. The one writer that is being left behind is Owen Thomas. I don’t know if he is interested in writing about me considering I am not a money player. So, [...]
credit: boeke My current most frequent search result: Is Love an Obligation? Certainly, love is an obligation to not be an asshole, to shower on a regular basis, and to be the best person you can be for the people you love. The thing that crushes love the most is relying on other peoples love. [...]
credit: Dunechaser Is discretion really the better part of valor? – I forget your name, sorry? The answer is both yes and no. I think that it depends on your personal reading of the phrase. The popular definition of the idiom is this: “It is better to be careful and think before you act than [...]
It is difficult for me to adequately express the way I feel tonight. It is, of course, a monumental occasion for the United States. But, I don’t know if there is a clear way to express what it means to me as an individual. So, I will share something that wasn’t really meant for this [...]
photo credit: ….Tim What is the hardest part of growing up? -CJ There are a lot of hardships in growing up. Frankly, it probably isn’t worth the effort. Here is a short list of the things that you will lose while growing up: Teeth Vigor Innocence Virginity (only once if your lucky) A sense of [...]