Category Archives: Skeptical musings

Not Knowing

Posted on May 2, 2009 by

I admit it. I am angry. Not exactly sure what precisely I am angry about but it’s a reaction to a talk Michael Mamas gave at the Commonwealth Club. I think what I am angry about is how he can … Continue reading →

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Exploitation, Growth, and other Economic Ideas

Posted on March 1, 2009 by

Some relationships seem to be based on the exploitation of inner resources – viewing love as a commodity rather than something that’s freely flowing, unrestricted. But this doesn’t happen just between people. The whole capitalist system is built on it: … Continue reading →

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More German Singlism

Posted on January 31, 2009 by

As I’ve mentioned before, I came out as a single by choice in my new years newsletter to friends and family. I am getting mostly positive reactions, including from my parents. Still, it is interesting that the blatant singlism is … Continue reading →

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What Motivates Women to Act

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) recently released a 64-page analysis on The Challenge to Act: How Progressive Women Activists Reframe American Democracy. In their press release, IWPR stressed that the report “calls for political leaders and progressive activists … Continue reading →

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Realities of a Chronic Illness

Posted on October 14, 2008 by

As I struggle yet again with a out-of-whack thyroid, I am slowly but surely coming to grips with having a chronic illness. My thyroid will never again work normally and I will have to take replacement hormone for the rest … Continue reading →

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Feeling Fat and Lazy

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

I should do something today. I am just being lazy. The sun is shining and I should go outside for a long hike. Walking around the block wouldn’t be long enough. Just sitting in front of the computer is lazy. … Continue reading →

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