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In reading this article at the NY Times about the differences between those who stay and complete college and those who don’t, I was reminded of my own experience (and, in fact, continuing experience) with the educational system. Low-income students and students of families who did not graduate from college – unsurprisingly – still have […]

The lean and the restless.

I don’t know about you, but I sure as hell am ready to get out of town… And, of course, looking forward to getting paid on Friday. It’s gonna be a great Friday. Why isn’t today Friday, dammit?

The ParaGard may cause a 50 to 75 percent increase in menstrual flow. Why yes, yes it does. Heavier and longer menstrual periods, more common during the first 2 to 3 months Patience, young grasshopper, patience. I figure that it’s healthier than being pregnant, and less depressing than a pill. And in three months, I

Be an IT support person. You get the same lameass questions from lameass people who don’t read the fucking access directions before they fucking call you.

I’m in a blistering bad mood. Heading out today at 4pm. Gonna go get some coffee. It’s just one of those days.

The amount of money I currently have in my checking account until I get paid on Friday, just in time for Wiscon. Oh, joy. And also: first monthly bleeding with an IUD – ha ahaha oh, what joy, what fun for everyone! With all this blood, I could throw a party, or take part in

(via Nicky)

Hey, c’mon, you know it’s beer he’s drinking!! Though a proper pirate would be partaking of rum. The pirate’s drink of choice. This one, however, looks rather gross. And am I the only one whose mind went right to the gutter with this one? It’s been a mind-numbing number cruncher of a week. Happy Friday.

The best and worst part about democracy? Not only does everybody get to say whatever they want, which is great, but they get to pretend that what they want and believe should legally be what everybody else wants and believes. Of course, totalitarian states aren’t much different, except for that first part. It’s just a