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This Concludes Our Broadcast Day
Posted on September 12, 2010 10 Comments
Somewhat sad news for me, Whatever readers, but don’t worry. It ends on a happy note for you. I’ve had a terrific time guest blogging here for the last six weeks, but as Chaucer said, there is an end to everything, good things as well. I’d like to thank John for allowing the other guest […]
My Life In Women’s Roller Derby
Posted on September 12, 2010 14 Comments
When John introduced the guest bloggers here several weeks ago, he mentioned that, among other things, I am a roller derby referee. It has also been said that I have more fun than anyone I know; probably more than anyone you know, too. By far, the most fun that I have is in roller derby. […]
Heroes
Posted on September 9, 2010 64 Comments
About a year and a half ago I was researching a story about Fred Phelps’ Westboro Baptist Church (most famous for being the Christians hateful bigots that carry signs that read “God hates fags.”) Digging a little deeper into the story, I discovered that Phelps & Co. believe their God has a lot of hate […]
Grown Up Decisions
Posted on August 26, 2010 36 Comments
We all (most all of us, anyway) make decisions everyday. Lots of them. Whether it’s the choice between getting up with the first alarm or the fifth tap of the snooze bar, the choice between giving voice to your internal monologue or keeping your job, or any of a multitude of other choices, we’re usually […]
My Monday
Posted on August 17, 2010 52 Comments
So, what did you do yesterday? I spent a good portion of my afternoon at LAX in Los Angeles, waiting for a plane to arrive. I know Whatever readers like photographs, so I shot a few for you while I waited. (Pro tip: all photos can be clicked to see a gigantified version in my […]
The Thing About Monkeys
Posted on August 7, 2010 52 Comments
The thing about monkeys is, they’re everywhere. When this is over, you may not want to hear about the monkey theory, but I just have to put it out there. Everyday –every day- you will have a monkey sighting. You’ll see a picture of a monkey, someone will say “monkey,” you’ll hear a monkey noise, […]
The Other One
Posted on August 3, 2010 66 Comments
Hi, Whateverites. (Whateverians? I know a group of lions is a pride and a group of wolves is a pack. What does one call a large group of Whatever readers?) I’m the other one. Well, not necessarily The Other One, but certainly an other one. One of your other guest bloggers here for the next […]
Whatever Everyone Else is Saying