blood on my teeth...

God Bless You, Mr. Vonnegut

2007-04-12T09:27:00.000-04:00

"I am, incidentally, Honorary President of the American Humanist Association, having succeeded the late, great science fiction writer Isaac Asimov in that totally functionless capacity. We had a memorial service for Isaac a few years back, and I spoke and said at one point, "Isaac is up in heaven now." It was the funniest thing I could have said to an audience of humanists. I rolled them in the

bomb.repeat.bomb

2007-03-28T16:46:00.000-04:00

Bomb.Repeat.Bomb is the new video off the latest Ted Leo & The Pharmacists album, Living With the Living. I've had the album for about a month now*, but I've refrained from posting anything on it (despite really, really wanting to) out of deference to Rich who refuses to do anything fun like listen to leaked copies of albums from super kick-ass punk icons. Silly Rich.*Standard Disclaimer: Yes, I

“Pro-Lifers” once again show their commitment to death

2007-03-26T19:56:00.000-04:00

Almost exactly five years ago, I fulfilled my six-month probationary period at work and was finally eligible for health insurance benefits. One of the first things I did was skim the provider handbook to find the nearest Planned Parenthood so that I could make a date with a speculum. But Planned Parenthood wasn't listed in the provider directory. So, I called MCARE and asked if there was a

Theatre of the Absurd at Casa Annamaria

2007-03-05T14:50:00.000-05:00

La Famiglia does Albee proudFriday night dinners are a tradition for La Famiglia; all the Mitten State dwelling siblings congregate every other Friday at Mama and Papa G’s house for pasta and political discussions. Okay, so the political discussion is a relatively new thing, and one that only happens when we’re feeling particularly feisty. Mama G hates it when we talk politics, mostly because

On this day in history

2007-01-24T06:41:00.000-05:00

I was eight hours old when Johnny Rotten took the stage41 Roman Emperor Caligula is assassinated by the Praetorian Guards76Hadrian, Roman Emperor, is born1679King Charles II of England disbands Parliament1848James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter's Mill, California Gold Rush begins1857The University of Calcutta is formally founded as the first full-fledged university in south Asia1862Edith

Because...

2007-01-22T06:34:00.000-05:00

Today is the 34th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, and in commemoration feminist bloggers are celebrating in our own way: we're blogging for choice. This year's topic is so straight-forward and simple, I almost feared I wouldn't have much to say. After all, isn't obvious why I'm pro-choice? I'd think that anyone that knows me, or reads this blog with any regularity, would recognize immediately why

Friday Random Ten: Damn the Man! Edition

2007-01-19T06:14:00.000-05:00

It is really Friday already?I'm still annoyed that I can't blog at work anymore. I do my best thinking when I'm pretending to be working! I'll do my best to write at work and blog from home, but I trust you'll all forgive me if I slack a bit. After all, I've been slacking for months now and you all still love me, right?I'm really enjoying this MyPlaylist thingy...though the site is slower than

Damn you, corporate overlords!

2007-01-18T17:35:00.000-05:00

Damn you all to hell!So, I tried to log on to Blogger this morning to post something, only to find that it has been added to the list of restricted sites by my employer. I can read blogs, I just can't post anything to mine. 'Cause I might say something nasty. Of course, I'm more liable to cast aspersions about my Major American Automotive Industry (MAAI) employer now than I was when I could

New Year New Template

2007-01-13T21:57:00.000-05:00

My blog template was boring as all hell and it was time for a change. Thanks to Beth at Pink Design, I now have something cute and sassy. Like me!

The President who cried wolf

2007-01-13T10:37:00.000-05:00

Via

Friday Random Ten: Long Weekend Edition

2007-01-12T07:16:00.000-05:00

If only I were Irish...I know I just got back to work from a glorious week off, but I really need this long weekend. What I don't need is my white coworkers wondering why we get Martin Luther King day off work, but not President's Day. I've finally started asking them these two questions:1.) Name one, just one, thing that Dr. King did to make this country a better place.2.) Name one, just one,

Oh Noes!!1!1!

2007-01-11T20:39:00.000-05:00

The most important thing in the whole world ever has happened!Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz are officially kaput. The duo, dating since 2003, confirmed their split Thursday in a joint statement."We have, in fact, ended our romantic relationship, and have done so mutually and as friends, with continued love and respect for one another," the pair said. The two said they usually

Fundies say the darndest things!

2007-01-11T19:08:00.000-05:00

Via Shakespeare's Sister, I found what is destined to be my new favorite spot on the interwebs: Fundies Say the Darndest Things! Check out these gems:Fundies explain atheism:"No, everyone is born Christian. Only later in life do people choose to stray from Jesus and worship satan instead. Atheists have the greatest "cover" of all, they insist they believe in no god yet most polls done and the

Someone get James Kopp a new dictionary

2007-01-11T12:40:00.000-05:00

click on the map, then click on a state to see a history of abortion clinic violence Malice:desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness: the malice and spite of a lifelong enemyLaw: evil intent on the part of a person who commits a wrongful act injurious to others.Premeditation: an act or instance of premeditating.Law

Friday Random Ten: Back to Work Edition

2007-01-05T08:36:00.000-05:00

In a just world my hair would be this color.And I'd have a voice like Patsy Cline. Hey, it's Friday! My first week back at work since the holiday has been really fucking boring. Somehow, I was elected to the position of "hey-we're-about-to-undergo-a-quality-audit-and-shouldn't-someone-make-sure-we-don't-fail" task force. Yes, I am the task force. I've been putting little labels on practically

Yay Gifts!

2006-12-30T22:14:00.000-05:00

With Mama G in the hospital, we had to delay Christmas this year. So, we finally got to open our gifts tonight. It was pretty cool, actually. We were able to enjoy a nice family dinner, with surprisingly pleasant conversation (Republican Brother and I managed to joke about politics without it degenerating into a screaming match!), and the gifts were pretty much an after thought. Well, until

Mama G

2006-12-30T21:14:00.000-05:00

A few people have asked about Mama G, and I figured it would be easier to reply in one blog post than countless emails and phone calls; since I am fundamentally a lazy girl, this seemed the obvious solution.On Christmas morning, Mama G was taken to the hospital because she appeared to be having a stroke. She had been on the phone with one of my cousins in Italy, when her speech suddenly became

Happy Solstikwanzanukkamas!

2006-12-24T14:13:00.000-05:00

Props to everyone who notices the very special cameo appearanceAlso:The Decemberists - Please Daddy (Don't Get Drunk This Christmas)

For Kerri

2006-11-21T22:07:00.000-05:00

White Door/Open Door by Wilhelm Hammershoi1905 Oil on canvasEef Barzelay - Thanksgiving WavesMatt Pond PA - Measure 3Neko Case - Hold On, Hold On

Interior with a Lady

2006-11-15T18:30:00.000-05:00

Interior with a Lady by Wilhelm Hammershoi1901 Oil on canvasI'm feeling melancholy today, and I have nothing at all to complain about which only makes it worse. So, I started writing in my little journal about all the things that have ever made me happy, all in a futile attempt to get back that feeling without doing any of the work to deserve it.One of those happy memories involves the painting

My fantasy boyfriend president won't make an honest woman out of me

2006-11-13T13:05:00.000-05:00

DreamyI know, I know, there is no way in hell that Russ Feingold would ever be elected president. He's all liberal and thrice-married and, well, a Jew. Doesn't play well in the Bible Belt. But, damn, a girl can dream right?U.S. Sen. Russell Feingold said he has decided not to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, saying his party's victories in the midterm elections have

My head just exploded

2006-11-13T08:56:00.000-05:00

This scene from Queer As Folk immediately comes to mindThe American Family Association has just called for a boycott of Wal-Mart, claiming the union-busting, music-censoring, gender-discriminating discount chain is too....pro-gay!I'm going to let that sink in for a second.The AFA is a little more unhinged than usual on this one. Here are some of the claims:When you visit Wal-Mart via a link from

And the hits just keep on coming...

2006-11-08T21:35:00.000-05:00

Damn, I almost feel sorry for the GOP. Almost.It's official: Jim Webb wins in Virginia, and now the Dems control both the House and Senate. Of course, having Democrats in power doesn't necessarily guarantee progressive policies. After all, Clinton was responsible for Don't Ask, Don't Tell, The Defense of Marriage Act and draconian welfare reform. If the midterm elections are a referendum on

Oh Happy Day, Part 2!

2006-11-08T12:46:00.000-05:00

The Decemberists were incredible, but that joy will only last for one night. Democrats winning the House, and perhaps the Senate, that's years of happiness, baby! Better folks than I have weighed in on what the election means (including Amanda at Pandagon who lovingly dedicated Le Tigre's TKO to the Republicans), so I'm just going to do a quick rundown of the good and bad in my humble

Oh Happy Day!

2006-11-08T12:42:00.000-05:00

Colin Sings, Annamaria SwoonsJubilation! That's the only word I can use to describe last night—Jubilation!Kerri was my lovely date for the Decemberists show at Clutch Cargo's; terrible venue but fan-fucking-tastic show. Everyone on stage was lovely, and the audience much younger that I anticipated—I know that I'm approaching 30, but I really shouldn't be amongst the older members of the crowd

The panties made me do it

2006-10-29T17:28:00.000-05:00

These people are completely identical and gender-freeFeministing links to an interesting article about sexual harassment of female firefighters in British Columbia. Seems that in order to combat allegations of sexual harassment the city of Richmond decided against tried and true methods like gender sensitivity training and disciplinary action, and opted instead to simply require that all

Who needs lunch when I have anger to feed me

2006-10-20T14:49:00.000-04:00

If I didn't skip lunch, I'd be having lentil soup. Yum!Kurt asks if my absence from blogging is due to Tiger Fever; unfortunately, not being a baseball fan, I’m unable to use such a great excuse. Then Kerri emailed me to tell me that she hates my job, because it’s preventing me from blogging. You and me both, babe.So I looked at the blog the other day, and realized it’s been over a month since I’

Empowerment through fake orgasms: the Gospel according to Fay Weldon

2006-09-06T12:01:00.000-04:00

I’ve long believed that no one hates men as much as an anti-feminist. After all, they are the only ones declaring that men are so debased that the mere sight of woman’s out-turned ankle is enough to send them into fits of psycho-sexual rage and violence. If a woman is raped, the anti-feminists are quick to jump to any conclusion about the way that woman’s behavior somehow compelled an otherwise

Hooray!!

2006-08-28T07:27:00.000-04:00

Good news for the ladies this Monday morning!First up, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission ruled that employers who provide comprehensive prescription coverage must include birth control on the list of approved medications or be liable for a sex discrimination lawsuit. According to the Detroit News:Small businesses that offer comprehensive prescription coverage but fail to cover birth control

Friday Random Ten: No Time for Commentary!

2006-08-18T09:40:00.000-04:00

Sorry, totally running late this morning and working off my very limited mp3 collection on my computer at work. Very limited. Also hidden in about eighteen subfiles so that only a really ambitious snooper would realize I'm wasting precious server space on roughly 300 songs. I'm actually impressed by how random the work collection is; not sure what work-related activity required Grandmaster Flash,

Finally, an abstinence pledge I can sign

2006-08-17T12:00:00.000-04:00

There appears to be some confusion amongst the fundies about certain intricacies of gay marriage, so allow me to use this visual representation to make a few things clearer for our logic-challenged friends:Photo courtesy of Derek Goodwin Photography This is a happily married gay couple. This is a sheep.I know that upon initial examination, it is difficult to discern any differences between the

We interrupt this brief work-related hiatus to bitch about work-related things

2006-08-16T12:56:00.000-04:00

We are back to my job being a complete and total pain in my ass. I attended an all-morning, no breaks allowed meeting yesterday to discuss changes to one of our departmental programs—the program for which I am solely responsible in my office. I had the pleasure of sitting next to the woman whose streamlining suggestion included doing away with my job. Remind me to send her some silk flowers to go

Friday Random Ten: Still with Commentary!

2006-08-11T09:07:00.000-04:00

The ghetto prince of gutter poetsHooray for Fridays! This has been the week from hell. I've had a headache for the past three days, everyone is annoying me, and I just found out that the office that our department is moving to has a no open-toed or heels over one inch shoes policy. What the fuck is that? Are they afraid I'm going to drop a file folder on my big toe and make a worker's comp claim?

We're all queer now

2006-08-10T21:01:00.000-04:00

Moderate liberals love civil unions because it's an effective counter-argument to the belief that marriage is so exalted a state it must not to be sullied by the presence of “teh gays”; if we can create a separate, though ostensibly equal[1], institution to mirror marriage, but without the extra special steeped-with-history-and-glorious-meaning name, gays and lesbians can live their lives and

I want one!

2006-08-10T11:30:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Bitch, Ph.D., these lovely t-shirts are now available for purchase--they're perfect for reminding the fundies that if they really cared about preventing abortions, they'd stop haranguing women for taking responsibility (and, dare I say it, ownership) for our own fertility, and start supporting Plan B. I think I'll wear mine to the pharmacy when I pick up my pills, to the OB for my

We interrupt this brief work-related hiatus for some mindless fluff

2006-08-10T09:53:00.000-04:00

There's a nasty summer cold/flu/virus thing going around the office and, as per usual, I'm the only one who has managed to escape it. My propensity toward health and heartiness should be a good thing, but I've had enough of being the only person who shows up to work consistently. I think I'm going to fake being sick very soon, just to get some time off.Enough about work, though, we've got some

Friday Random Ten: Now with Commentary!

2006-08-04T07:46:00.000-04:00

I haven't done a Friday Random Ten in months! In order to celebrate my triumphant return to rock snobbery, I've decided that from now on (or at least as long as I feel like doing this) I'm going to list the songs and comment on their general coolness, how much I like a particular lyric, or regale you with stories of my debauched youth and the part that song plays in my fall from innocence.This is

Maybe I should get married...

2006-08-03T19:24:00.000-04:00

...if only to have a convenient excuse to change my last name. After all, it's been uttered by both Michelle Malkin and Dawn Eden this week. I feel dirty.

How to successfully scare off potential mates.

2006-07-31T11:38:00.000-04:00

Despite appearances to the contrary,this, my friend Joe, is not a wanker. Rich sent me this email which apparently has been making the rounds lately. Poor, besotted Joe meets the lovely Kate at a friend’s party and later sends her an email to invite her out for a coffee date. It’s a pretty banal situation, one that most of us have been in; you meet a cutie at a party or bar, you’re a little tipsy

PS

2006-07-28T11:13:00.000-04:00

Talk amongst yourselves today, dear friends. I'm leaving work in 15 minutes to go hang out with Clever Bethanne and Ted Leo. Hopefully, I'll have pictures of the show tomorrow. Play nice, kids!

Egads! A Breast!

2006-07-28T10:56:00.000-04:00

Zuzu at Feministe informs us that this magazine cover is causing quite a stir among the "what’s that baby doing attached to my object of sexual fetishization?" crowd. Oh dear. I’m not one to make essentialist arguments about what is natural for women, or what our bodies were designed to do, but I think it’s fairly obvious to most sane people that breasts have both function and form, and that’s

Saving America, one scared pregnant teen at a time

2006-07-26T12:01:00.000-04:00

I hope you all missed me, ‘cause this one’s going to be long and ranty!Today, the Senate passed the Child Custody Protection Act, a bill that, you will note, has more interest in protecting parents’ property (i.e., children) than actually, you know, protecting kids. The CCPA would make it a federal crime for anyone other than a custodial parent to transport a minor child across state lines to

Monday Music Blogging

2006-07-24T13:33:00.000-04:00

I’ll start with the news that makes me only moderately piss-my-pants excited: New Scissor Sisters! Courtesy of the wonderful Dodge, check out the first single off their upcoming release, Ta Dah: I Don’t Feel Like Dancing. [Right click, save] The first time I heard this song, I was positive they were going to break into “Oh What a Night.” Fabulous.And now onto the news that makes me so happy I’ve

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

2006-07-20T18:37:00.000-04:00

The Show shares a birthday with Monica Lewinsky and Daniel Radcliffe.Insert your own dirty joke here.Christians celebrate the birth of Christ, but we heathens know where the real fun is—It's The Show's birthday*, people!Last year, in commemoration of this most joyous event, I offered up The Show's birthday gift to anyone who could correctly answer the inane trivia question of my choice. There

Photographic proof of my city's existence

2006-07-10T09:20:00.000-04:00

Walking around Detroit with Brit Rich this week has been pretty great--it's always fascinating (to me anyway) how your city looks different and a little more interesting when you're showing it to someone else. It's as if those streets and parks and even restaurant signs are newer and brigher--some of the tarnish of familiarity has been removed, and you can recognize that few cities have a fake

Certainly beats "Let the Eagle Soar"

2006-07-01T11:01:00.000-04:00

In the never-ending battle for which Bushista rocks the mic most, it looks like the prize must go to Dubya himself. Congrats! This might be the first campaign he's actually won!Many thanks to Rich for the link!

Annamaria update, for anyone that cares

2006-06-28T10:12:00.000-04:00

Dane nearly made me cry by leaving a comment telling me she misses me. This is evidence of two things: first, I’ve neglected my poor little blog this month and second, I’m a little hormonal right now.As you will recall, former co-worker Psycho quit, leaving me with all of her job responsibilities (plus my own) until a replacement can be found. This sucks. Her work is boring and labor intensive

Sometimes work doesn't suck

2006-06-08T12:50:00.000-04:00

Consternation about our jobs is a frequent them on BOMT, but I’m going to break ranks and actually say something nice about my employer today. While The Show’s place of employment has turned into some kind of fortress where corporate thought police scour the internet in search of any evidence of their employees having fun, my lax workplace only really annoys me when co-workers take advantage of

Stupid Blogger

2006-06-06T11:57:00.000-04:00

So after a month or so of light posting (stupid job), I finally found some time the other day to write a nice, long ranty post about the latest Rightwing uproar over the homoaboritonists™ and their nefarious freedom-seeking agenda (stupid fundies). And then I noticed a typo, and being the grammar-freak that I am (stupid OCD), I immediately set forth to edit the post and remove my little error (

Indie rock bands send me email

2006-06-04T12:54:00.000-04:00

Now if I could only get Ted Leo to call me on my birthday...Hello Hello,My name is a Sean, I am the bass player in the indie band Sure Juror. We are running promotions of sorts on our blog. We will be giving away our first album for free. It will be done one song at a time, and we will have a a short little background about each song when we post. I'm not asking for a complete post of my

Yay! Decemberists news for nerdcore fans everywhere.

2006-06-02T21:50:00.000-04:00

Matt Picasso is my hero. Seriously. Not only does that kid have fabulous taste in music (and a willingness to share all kinds of fun mp3s), but he tags it correctly so that when I download said music, I don't have to waste time re-typing the file name to sate my obsessive compulsive tendencies (what is so hard about the "artist name - song title" format that it continues to confound mp3

Last Night a Red Stripe Saved My Life

2006-05-28T12:02:00.000-04:00

(I meant to post this on Friday, but life and whatnot got in the way. Sorry!)This is Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers:I used to be in love with this man.Ten years ago, The Afghan Whigs were hands down my favorite band. I followed them around the country like a fangirl idiot in college, seeing them everywhere from New York City to New Orleans, Chicago to Cincinnati, and even

How to waste a teachable moment

2006-05-22T09:18:00.000-04:00

The New Bert and Ernie?Overheard at the grocery store, waiting in line to purchase one item because the stupid U-Scan machines were down:Adorable Towheaded Child: "Mommy, I don’t like Veggie Tales; Veggie Tales are gay."WASPy Mother: "What? Who told you that Veggie Tales are gay?"ATC: "Daddy. Daddy said that Veggie Tales are gay."WyM: "Well, we don’t say words like that. Veggie Tales aren’t gay;

Speaking truthiness to power*

2006-04-30T20:45:00.000-04:00

Alright, I'm not sure exactly when I turned this into a video blog, but sometimes you just find things that are too good not to share. Like Stephen Colbert speaking at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. I enjoy Colbert, he's not as consistently funny as Jon Stewart, but he fakes wingnut better than anyone else...even the wingnuts. part 2part 3A big thank you to Rich for

Fool me — you can't get fooled again

2006-04-25T19:43:00.000-04:00

Apparently, things need to be obviously satirical in order to bypass my inherent gullibility. Stupid StillFree douchebags. Via Punkassblog.And while we are on the subject of things I know to be hoaxes (sort of), check out the fabulous Derren Brown, mentalist extraordinaire:And finally, an apology in advance of really, really light posting this week. Since Psycho quit, I've had to take on the

Tagging Air Force One

2006-04-23T08:50:00.000-04:00

This is probably one of the scarier things I've seen this year. While there is a part of me that takes a macabre satisfaction in having Air Force One tagged (particularly with "Still Free"), I'm still a little uneasy with the idea that someone could actually get close enough to the damn plane to do it! Christ, I know Bush doesn't give a shit about keeping me safe from terrorists, but you'd

Friday Random Ten

2006-04-21T08:13:00.000-04:00

Damn, it’s been a busy week. Not only was I responsible for playing chauffeur to Oldest Brother and the family when they were in town (and constant shopping trips to Target only sound like fun in the abstract), but work has been a joy this week as well. Today is my manager’s last day, which is kind of bittersweet. I really like the guy, he’s been fun to work with and I know he appreciates me,

Why don't we just ban parenthood?

2006-04-20T13:00:00.000-04:00

So, Kerri said something in the comments a few days ago that had me thinking about Identity Politics and the way that sexuality has been co-opted by those who view “who you fuck” as something other than just that—who you fuck. It reminded me of a discussion I had with a classmate in an intro-Women’s Studies course in college, where I argued that gender always means woman. Men have no gender, at

I look like a million bucks

2006-04-19T19:50:00.000-04:00

PZ Myers not only snagged an invite to the Geek Prom, but he's worth nearly two of me. According to Humans For Sale, I would likely net $1,641,360 if I were to put myself up for sale. Is it just me, or is that really fucked up? My asset breakdown was fairly strange as well--my red hair earns me $10k, which is exactly how much my worth was decreased by having size-9 shoes. What the fuck? Was

Detroit Sucks

2006-04-19T18:25:00.000-04:00

I should totally be responding to all of your comments on the other post, but I’m really tired! Oldest Brother and his kids finally flew back to Boston today, and while it was wonderful seeing the little tykes again, they really do need to come with an off button. I’m worn out! So, here’s some mindless, ranty fun, shamelessly stolen

Still think Pharmacists are all about saving lives?

2006-04-16T22:15:00.000-04:00

So, my insurance company (the only HMO my employer offers) recently sent me a letter to inform me that they have decided to stop doing business with certain pharmacies, and won’t I please transfer my prescription to another pharmacy on this handy list we’ve provided? Unfortunately, not a single pharmacy on that list has a written policy demanding that their pharmacists fill all prescriptions as

Friday Random Ten

2006-04-14T12:08:00.000-04:00

Ah! I'm late again! I have a good excuse, though. See, I don't have to work today, so I only just woke up about ten minutes ago. Fabulous! :)Oldest Brother and his family are in town from Boston. Niece A has proven herself a true Genovese--she's a little cardshark that managed to score $5.00 off my mom playing Texas Hold'em for nickles. Good girl! Nephew N, meanwhile, has become obsessed

What do you mean, there's no market for wrestlers on the speaking circuit?

2006-04-14T10:20:00.000-04:00

Oopsies.Seems the good folks in Utah need to get better PR contacts - or just some PR contacts in general? Instead of booking Jon Stewart, fake-news anchor, they booked Jon A. Stewart, Illinois Republican candidate for Congress in 2000/motivational speaker/part-time pro wrestler, pictured above as the person "winning the match." He even wrote the school back, asking if they were sure they had

He said/She said and Why I'm a feminist

2006-04-13T14:00:00.001-04:00

There’s an interesting debate going on over at Amp’s place about the he said/she said nature of rape investigations, and why it does not occur in other trials where there is a conflict of testimony between two principle witnesses. Amp uses the example of a defendant who claims that drugs found on his person were planted there by a police officer—since only the defendant and the officer know what

Someone has discovered my evil plan

2006-04-12T09:36:00.000-04:00

Jen and I are big fans of SiteMeter; it's such an interesting tool for figuring out what posts are generating the most hits, which topics are more popular than others, and what batshit crazy terms people put in search engines in order to end up here. For example, some recently searched for "penises would be chopped off" and who do you think they found?It seems my grand feminist plot to destroy

Friday Random Ten

2006-04-07T08:52:00.000-04:00

Ben pays homage to the state that hates Bush more than any other.First, allow me to apologize for the light posting this week. End of month/end of quarter business and all that jazz. Work has been insane. Add to that the news that my manager, with whom I get along swimmingly, has just been promoted and will be leaving our office at the end of the month. That means breaking in a new manager--

Marching forth toward Gilead

2006-04-06T19:34:00.000-04:00

Via Feministing, Rachel Maddow interviews New York Times Magazine’s Jack Hitt on Air America about the complete criminalization of abortion in El Salvador, which includes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of a fetus. In El Salvador, anyone who is even remotely related to an abortion can be found guilty of murder and sentenced to 2-8 years in prison. If the fetus is found

Where's my invite?

2006-04-03T17:15:00.000-04:00

This is why PZ Myers is, and always will be, my hero.

Look at the diamonds!

2006-04-02T19:54:00.000-04:00

I love YouTube! I stumbled across this video at Bitch|Lab about two men who are emphatically not gay (seriously not work friendly). Which reminded me of this video that Rich sent me ages ago: meet Bruce B, Canadian gangsta-extraordinaire.I'll fuckin' peel your banana back and mash your potato, boy!You know this guy's tough, 'cause he's from Windsor. And that's, like, right across the river

Friday Random Ten

2006-03-31T07:18:00.000-05:00

I hate busy weeks. Seriously, running at full staff now that Psycho is back at work should have meant a few days of slacking at the office, but I've been busy with random projects every day (stupid month-end!). I even had to put together a tutorial on Excel for my spreadsheet-challanged co-workers; it included helpful step-by-step instructions and handy screenprints and I still had people running

Does she lie about her gender, too?*

2006-03-30T08:56:00.000-05:00

Ann Coulter has a lot of problems. Al Franken, who she may or may not have claimed to be friendly with, famously titled a chapter in Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them, “Ann Coulter: Nutcase.” Besides her Tourettes-like tendency to spew invective and hatred at every turn (because, apparently, wishing a terrorist attack on the New York Times building or the assassination of a Supreme Court

That's Sicilian

2006-03-29T19:28:00.000-05:00

I'm sure by now you're aware that everyone's favorite orgy-enthusiast Justice Antonin Scalia made a rather inappropriate gesture outside of a cathedral in response to a journalist's questions about the separation of church and state. Yawn. Do we really care? Cheney told Pat Leahy to fuck off on the Senate floor, and while that was good for a few chuckles, political figures acting like humans (

Thank your grandpa for my cotton shirt

2006-03-29T13:26:00.000-05:00

I've resisted blogging about this issue for a few days now, partly because I've been too busy to give it the attention it deserves, but mostly because I've just been too heartbroken, too soul-sad and devastated to even attempt to put my thoughts into words. Anyone who has ever studied radical feminist literature or theory understands the concept of intersectionality, the belief that classical

Posted (mostly) without comment

2006-03-28T19:29:00.000-05:00

No, seriously, Nicholas, tell us what you really think: It’s easy to be an extremist when it’s not your daughter picking out a maternity dress for her junior prom. When the oats hit the millstone, you fuckers find a way to get your mind around abortion being okay just this one time because your special flower can’t be bothered with changing diapers while she’s working full-time as a sidewalk

When your baby has a baby...

2006-03-28T18:57:00.000-05:00

No, seriously. When your baby has a baby:In a rare operation, Pakistani doctors on Tuesday removed two foetuses, one of them fully grown, from the abdomen of a 45-day-old baby.The infant, Nazia, was brought to Pakistan's Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad with a swollen abdomen four days ago by her parents who are poor labourers from the Swat district in the North-Western Frontier

why abortion should be illegal...

2006-03-24T14:43:00.000-05:00

I am actually giddy with glee. The title of this post - "why abortion should be illegal" - was entered in Google as a search term, and wouldn't you know it that the religious fundamentalist BOMT blog ended up in the second page of results! I am so proud of the potential people that this may draw to our site. Like we did with "Human Battling Bitches" awhile back, let's see who else we can get.

Friday Random Ten

2006-03-24T10:16:00.000-05:00

Ugh, super late with this, and super busy at work. Sorry! At least Jen has honed her mind reading skills and posted the very Bill Napoli cartoon I was planning on blogging about today. Thanks Jen!Without further ado, here is my Friday Random Ten Not Nearly as Nasty as Shane McGowan's Grill Edition:1. 90% of Me - Gwen McCrae2. Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Smiths3. Cocaine Blues - Johnny Cash4.

Napoli likes it rough? He gets it rough.

2006-03-23T20:40:00.000-05:00

click me to make me bigger!We've been talking a lot about Napoil here at BOMT - Annamaria has brought up some good points inspiring us to take action and fight for the rights of women. But what good does it do? Republicans fight dirty. And now, so do we.In case your memory needs refreshing in order to become full of fury, remember this?:A real-life description to me would be a rape victim,

A parody of a parody is one too many

2006-03-23T12:24:00.000-05:00

Remember when Kerri offered to usher me into the fabulous world of lesbian chic via her patented Sapphic 12-Step Program? I'm a little upset that I still haven't been invited to Soho for martinis and Djarums on the patio. What's up with that, Kerri? Did you lose my phone number? I know I wrote it clearly on that matchbook. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to take the advice of that lovely

Any chance the Democrats are listening?

2006-03-22T20:44:00.000-05:00

Everybody and their mother has posted on this today, so I couldn't even begin to tell you where I first saw it. But that won't stop me from sharing it with all of you:When Governor Mike Rounds signed HB 1215 into law it effectively banned all abortions in the state with the exception that it did allow saving the mother’s life. There were, however, no exceptions for victims of rape or incest. His

I feel so butch

2006-03-22T15:06:00.000-05:00

I just spent the past hour researching rear axle ratios and gross vehicle weight ratings for various and sundry luxury SUVs to order for one of my overpaid automotive industry executives. This is definitely not how I envisioned my life.

Wee! $10 Sale at Threadless!

2006-03-21T17:22:00.000-05:00

pandamoniumMy favorite little quirky t-shirt place is having a big giant sale, at which you can get their little quirky shirts for only $10! That's $7 off the normal price!Here are some of my other faves, which you should certainly check out!:flowers in the atticevolution

It’s my god-given right to raise ignorant children

2006-03-21T09:49:00.000-05:00

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 42,643 Americans died in car accidents in 2003 (the last year for which data was available). Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. Which is why I am going to demand that my non-existent children never ride in cars. It’s my duty as a non-parent to make sure that my non-children are

This makes me not hate everything today.

2006-03-17T12:03:00.000-05:00

I need to get one of these rooms in my place. How much happier I would feel if I could jump in this panda pile when I'm having a bad day?Watch the video and die from cuteness. Seriously. Watch it. I don't demand too much from you, but this you must see.

Friday Random Ten

2006-03-17T07:38:00.000-05:00

So, it's 7:38 a.m. and Psycho is still not here. She hasn't been here all week, which explains why I've been so quiet lately, since I've had to do her job as well as mine. I decided to make it a game--I was going to do my own work plus all of hers so well as to send a message that she is, in fact, expendable and might want to get her ass to work more often lest she finds herself in the

As if the country wasn't fat enough...

2006-03-16T10:42:00.000-05:00

Yes. That is a burger served between two Krispy Kreme donuts.I think it's one thing to serve a donut as a side, a la Tim Horton's, however to serve a donut burger at baseball games? Well, its no wonder the global community thinks we are all complete a-holes.

From the Irony Department

2006-03-16T09:34:00.000-05:00

German pharmaceutical company TeGenero AG conducted a clinical trial in England for their new drug, TGN1412, an anti-inflammatory drug intended to treat rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia and multiple sclerosis. Unfortunately for six men involved, the anti-inflammatory drug caused severe fevers and the swelling of their faces and internal organs landing them all in the hospital. Two men are currently

She's baaaack!*

2006-03-14T12:59:00.000-05:00

Hey, remember how I told you about my coworker Psycho? The one who didn’t show up to work for three days because she had a tummy ache? After a severe talking to from my boss, she went on this amazing spree wherein she not only showed up to work every day, but even managed to get there on time. That lasted for a few months, and we all thought the worst was behind us.I’m sure you can see where I

"HIV and my teeth"

2006-03-13T22:28:00.000-05:00

I wonder what they found, other than our site.Love, Sitemeter.

I like shit from Target, but I pay for my shit from Target.

2006-03-12T20:30:00.000-05:00

sorry, couldn't find the mug shot.A former Bush aide known for his "holier than thou" moralising has been charged with serial fraud in the latest embarrassment for a White House which has prided itself on its discipline.[emphasis mine.]Turns out that Claude Allen, top policy advisor to the Bush administration who bailed in February, should take some of his "holier than thou" advice to heart.In

Moral Dilemma.

2006-03-10T19:23:00.000-05:00

So. Here's the thing - I come home, and there's a FedEx package. Inside is a paystub. From a job i had like three jobs ago. And it's a live check, for something like $550. Now it's sitting on my coffee table, staring up at me. I hated the job, and I like money.Kerri, you might be familiar with this place of employment. If you were a girl who just got a free $550, what would you do?[Not what

Friday Random Ten

2006-03-10T07:57:00.000-05:00

So I'm still upset about the Project Runway finale. Stupid Chloe! I thought her collection was terrible--all that shiny fabric and puffy sleeves; it was like something straight out of Dynasty, only with less class. And I didn't think that was possible. She had a couple of decent pieces (see outfit on the right), but over all I thought it was tacky and unattractive.Daniel might have missed the

Two more reasons to love Ted Leo

2006-03-09T12:53:00.000-05:00

You already love him for being confident enough in his indie-rockitude to cover Kelly Clarkson and Bruce Springsteen, and his signature wristband and anti-war guitar just proves that Ted Leo is a man whose coolness is almost criminal--he's claimed so much of the cool for himself, there is a lamentable shortage for the rest of us. So, it is with heavy heart that I inform you that Ted is actually

A moment of levity...

2006-03-08T13:32:00.000-05:00

Did I mention that I'm going to see Ted Leo & The Pharmacists tonight at the Blind Pig? So excited!And for the Michiganders in the room--anyone planning on taking in the Franz Ferdinand/DCFC show on April 18th*? My stand-by concert date has cooled on both bands and isn't interested in going. Anyone want to accompany a lonely blogger for a fun-filled evening of indie rock goodness? I'll buy you a

In case you've been wondering what Jen's been up to

2006-03-08T13:01:00.000-05:00

I wonder if Ian knows...Hood College is reviewing its homecoming rules after a lesbian was crowned king, a college official says.But Jennifer Jones, the 21-year-old senior who beat out three men for the honor, says her victory last month was a plus for the private liberal-arts college. “It is cool that Hood allows people to be themselves,” Jones, of Newark, Del., told The Frederick News-Post. “If

Today is International Women’s Day. Tomorrow we’ll be commandeering your uterus.

2006-03-08T07:12:00.000-05:00

There is an old joke that if men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament. I always thought that notion was ridiculous; if men could get pregnant, they would be the ones that are oppressed. If men could get pregnant, they would be women, and sometimes I think that is their biggest fear. Today is Blog Against Sexism Day, and while most days around here seem to fit that bill, today I’m

Is it just me?

2006-03-07T21:22:00.000-05:00

Or do those Dick deVos All over Michigan ads make you think that he's less interested in being governor than trying to drum up some more cult members multilevel marketers for Amway? Just what Michigan needs: more bored housewives hawking vitamins and soap.

Friday Random Ten

2006-03-03T07:51:00.000-05:00

Busy, busy, busy today! And it's not even 8:00! I'll have to present this week's FRT without any preamble:Example #22 - Laurie AndersonCaring is Creepy - The ShinsWhy Can't a Man Stand Alone - Elvis Costello I Threw It All Away - Nick CaveWhatever It Is - Ben LeeMusic is the Victim - Scissor SistersSign O' The Times - PrinceHere Comes the Rain Again - Death Cab for CutieDear Catastrophe

Suburbs to Detroit: Fuck Off. Again.

2006-03-02T20:29:00.000-05:00

This adorable picture of a child and prairie dog is meant to temper any anger expressed in this postFirst the good news--We saved the Zoo! Sort of. The City Council approved a deal that will turn over the daily operations for the zoo to the Detroit Zoological Society. Unfortunately, the cash-strapped city won't be handing over any funding, and now the DZS is relying on the State to put up at

I hate doctors.

2006-03-02T13:51:00.000-05:00

Okay, so I don't actually hate doctors, so much as I passionately dislike the inevitable result of seeing a doctor: finding out that what you thought was a nagging cold is actually acute bronchitis. See these ugly little critters here:They've taken over my body and are feeding on my lungs. My poor, poor lungs. So, I'm home from work this afternoon, and looking forward to yet another evening of