Category Archives: Whatever

Why I Won't Give to The Salvation Army

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

I am sitting in a Starbucks in Manhattan, passing the time while my son takes an art class, and I am watching three young Asian women wearing red Salvation Army aprons brave the cold. The one farthest from me is … Continue reading →

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Shameless Self-Promotion: December 2010 – Januray 2011

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

It’s been a long time since I’ve given readings and so it’s nice to have so much activity to let you know about. If you are in the area, I hope you’ll consider stopping by. Click on the dates for … Continue reading →

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Larry Deutsch, 1942-2010

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Ampersand

My dad died today. I wish he had lived longer. But Dad was an amazing man, a force of nature (as my aunt Myra said). He did so many things. In his medical career, he was the the American dream … Continue reading →

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On Digital Technology and the Generation Gap

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

So last week I started preparing my freshman composition classes for the documented essay they will have to write. Teaching research and documentation has always been my least favorite part of teaching writing, primarily because I find so much resistance … Continue reading →

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Two Quick Links

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Myca

School is eating my brain and I’m going to China in a week, so I’ve not been Mr. Blogger-pants of late. I did want to post two links I’ve read lately, though. I Don’t Respect You, by Emily Nagoski – … Continue reading →

Posted in BDSM issues, crossposted on TADA, Feminism, sexism, etc, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Men and masculinity, Same-Sex Marriage, Sex, Sexism hurts men, Whatever | 9 Comments

Response to David Blankenhorn's Response to Me Regarding The Definition Of Bigotry

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Ampersand

(On Family Scholar’s Blog, David Blankenhorn responded to one of my earlier posts. In comments, David Schraub responded in turn. I then posted this comment, but thought I’d also post it here, so Alas and TADA readers who aren’t following … Continue reading →

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Shared Workspace in SE Portland For Writers, Artists, Cartoonists, Etc

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Ampersand

(Poking this back to the top, because we’re once again seeking new co-spacers!) I draw my comics at a shared space in Portland (Oregon), on SE Foster. We’re currently looking for mild-mannered, friendly writers, cartoonists, visual artists, and anyone else … Continue reading →

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The Pew Religious Forum Quiz

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Ampersand

How much do you know about religion? And how do you compare with the average American? Here’s your chance to find out. Take our short, 15-question quiz, and see how you do in comparison with 3,412 randomly sampled adults who … Continue reading →

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Review of (and plug for) Mary Hobson's NATIVE STAR

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mandolin

Let me tell you about my friend Mary Hobson. You might know her as M. K. Hobson, and maybe you’ve read her blog, or maybe you’ve read or heard her many fine stories, such as “Hotel Astarte” (and if you … Continue reading →

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Trash, Bootstraps, and the Undeserving Poor

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Mandolin

Over on Scalzi’s blog, people are discussing the phrase white trash. Says commenter Lysana at 61: It’s often easy to spot white trash. One Confederate battle standard or American flag item on the wardrobe and my antennae go up. Sorry … Continue reading →

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