getting there

We put the tree up on Sunday, like a real family: holiday music, fireplace on, lights and ornaments everywhere, dog meandering through everything constantly. It was great. Kid put all his ornaments in one section of the tree, which is even merrier than the rest of the tree. Awesome cupcakes baked for the bakesale, for [...]

the busy times

December is the season of failure for academic women. Writing deadlines succumb to deadlines to order next semester’s books, write the final exams, and alas, grade. Students whom you have encouraged to meet with you all semester suddenly take you up on it. Coffee dates “before the semester ends” emerge out of nowhere. And holiday [...]

you say potato, i say potato.

I was looking for the Journal of Applied Psychology’s article that sparked the media frenzy today over the link between gender role orientations and salary when I noticed this slight difference between the BBC and many of the other news sources:

if you wear lipstick, who knows what will happen to you?

Government officials in Kota Bharu, a northern Malaysian city, have issued guidelines to women on how to dress in order to preserve their dignity and avoid rape:
Azman Mohamad Daham, a spokesman for Kota Bharu municipality, said the latest suggestion contained in leaflets was part of a two-year old campaign.
“We just distribute pamphlets,” he said. “Our [...]

adventures in new york

So this morning I’m calling to set up an appointment to get my hair cut.
Shamus: I need a hair cut.
Salon: Great! [Details...] Oh! And we’re having a special right now. With a hair cut you get a free make-up consult.
Shamus: Um… I’m single. [Meaning: there's no one in my life who could use [...]

up to my elbows in glitter

Showing great perseverance for a 3.5-year old, the Kid made four hand-crafted valentines for his classmates.

He has 25 classmates. Also, Kid is superexcited because his class is making heart-shaped pizzas for snack. Cannot beat that.