Shiny Things

rise of Mad Men style... I love it.

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:05:27 -0500

this is my life

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:55:44 -0500

Time it actually takes to write an essay: 2-3 hours.

Time it takes to come up with a thesis: 17 hours.

Time it takes to work up the nerve to open up a word document: 4-5 hours.

Time it takes to focus on developing the thesis instead of looking at lolcats: 5-8 hours.

Time spent whining on Livejournal, twitter, and tumblr: 6 hours.

Time spent hating myself: (see above)

Photo

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:54:10 -0500

mikachu: jingpwnz: When the Stupak anti-choice amendment passed, and so entered the health...

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:48:13 -0500

mikachu:

jingpwnz:

When the Stupak anti-choice amendment passed, and so entered the health reform bill, no congressional representative stood up on the floor of the House to recount how access to abortion had saved her life or her family’s well-being. And where were the tea-baggers when we needed them? If anything represents the true danger of “government involvement” in healthcare, it’s a health reform bill that — if the Senate enacts something similar — will snatch away all but the wealthiest women’s right to choose.

It’s not just that abortion is deemed a morally trickier issue than mammography. To some extent, pink-ribbon culture has replaced feminism as a focus of female identity and solidarity. When a corporation wants to signal that it’s “woman friendly,” what does it do? It stamps a pink ribbon on its widget and proclaims that some miniscule portion of the profits will go to breast cancer research. I’ve even seen a bottle of Shiraz called “Hope” with a pink ribbon on its label, but no information, alas, on how much you have to drink to achieve the promised effect. When Laura Bush traveled to Saudi Arabia in 2007, what grave issue did she take up with the locals? Not women’s rights (to drive, to go outside without a man, etc.), but “breast cancer awareness.” In the post-feminist United States, issues like rape, domestic violence, and unwanted pregnancy seem to be too edgy for much public discussion, but breast cancer is all apple pie.

So welcome to the Women’s Movement 2.0: Instead of the proud female symbol — a circle on top of a cross — we have a droopy ribbon. Instead of embracing the full spectrum of human colors — black, brown, red, yellow, and white — we stick to princess pink. While we used to march in protest against sexist laws and practices, now we race or walk “for the cure.” And while we once sought full “consciousness” of all that oppresses us, now we’re content to achieve “awareness.”

Barbara Ehrenreich, Salon (via thepoliticalpartygirl)

Today in writers we love.

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My most favorite thing.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:44:52 -0500

My most favorite thing.

emotions.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:11:43 -0500

I am feeling overwhelmingly emotional. I started tearing up reading Hipster Runoff’s post on “alt dreams” and crying reading another blog’s post on the death of print media. What is up with me.

Sometimes I find the internet so overwhelming I just want to throw away my computer and hide under...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:57 -0500

Sometimes I find the internet so overwhelming I just want to throw away my computer and hide under the covers.

Photo

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:08:20 -0500

Moomintroll.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:07:43 -0500

Moomintroll.

Snufkin.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:06:38 -0500

Snufkin.

The Snork Maiden.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:04:37 -0500

The Snork Maiden.

I think one of the only American kids my age who grew up with...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:02:00 -0500

I think one of the only American kids my age who grew up with the Moomins. My mom was all about obscure foreign children’s literature. Not that I’m complaining!

warmgun:this bitch is off her damn rocker.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:40:48 -0500

warmgun:this bitch is off her damn rocker.

warmgun:fuckyeahladygaga:toonumb:icewater:suicideblonde

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:10:48 -0500

warmgun:fuckyeahladygaga:toonumb:icewater:suicideblonde

Livorno, Italy by Henri Cartier-Bresson. gelatin silver print....

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:40:48 -0500

Livorno, Italy by Henri Cartier-Bresson.

gelatin silver print. 1932.

Hyeres, France by Henri Cartier-Bresson. gelatin silver print....

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:10:49 -0500

Hyeres, France by Henri Cartier-Bresson.

gelatin silver print. 1932.

Herni Cartier-Bresson. Does anyone know the title/other info for...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:40:00 -0500

Herni Cartier-Bresson.

Does anyone know the title/other info for this?

UPDATE: Apparently it is not by Cartier-Bresson at all, but by Martine Franck and is titled Bibliotheque d’enfants. Thank you cakelin!

Andre Pieyre de Mandiargues, Italy by Henri...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:10:49 -0500

Andre Pieyre de Mandiargues, Italy by Henri Cartier-Bresson.

gelatin silver print. 1932-33.

Behind the Gare, St.Lazare, Paris by Henri...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:40:47 -0500

Behind the Gare, St.Lazare, Paris by Henri Cartier-Bresson.

gelatin silver print. 1932.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:10:48 -0500

Henri Cartier-Bresson:

French surrealist photographer.