• Something Different: A Community of Independent Thinkers

    I know it’s frustrating when people say this to you, but it’s actually a good sign: “No one else has ever had a problem with this.” This tiresome phrase, calculated to squash you down and shut you...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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  • Reality TV Shows: Your Real Life Is So Much Better

    I’m sure that you’re all very nice people, but please don’t be offended if I say that I’m not interested in watching your lives on a reality show. You certainly don’t want to see mine. Like now...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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  • Trickling Economics

    By Carolyn Henderson – Well, gosh Beave. Since everyone else is talking about economics these days, it’s time for me to throw my (gorgeous, handknitted) hat in the ring. While I do realize that I’m not a lettered expert...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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  • Sex, Religion, Politics — Conversation, Anyone?

    Sex, religion, politics – funny how the most interesting topics are the ones we’re not supposed to address in polite company, that is, if we’re determined to keep things polite. While most of the time I am...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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  • Valentine’s Day

    Considering that the holiday is all about love, there are a lot of people who hate Valentine’s Day — namely, single people who wish they weren’t so and don’t appreciate being aggressively reminded of it for the...

    • Posted 10 years ago
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