Archive for December, 2008

Social workers to watch out for

I shamelessly purloined the concept of this title from the fantastic Alison Bechdel, who is so cool that I barely even notice the dangling preposition. But I think I’m going to make it a regular feature of this blog, as there are many types of social workers whose concept of “social justice” is a bit skewed. As one of my favorite professors said, “There are a lot of dumb-ass social workers. Don’t be one of them.” I couldn’t agree more.

What I’ve been reading this week

Besides all my schoolwork, of course.

Naomi Klein c’est une canadienne sexie.

Meth is catching in Mexico.

Shah Rukh Khan is the hottest guy in Bollywood. He sings, he dances, he does rain scenes. And now he’s making Islam: The Musical.

Another musical for you–this one’s about Prop. 8. You’re welcome.

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do women love vampires so much?” Are you equally perplexed by the popularity of “Twilight”, a poorly written work of pre-teen drivel from a Mormon housewife who cites Linkin Park and Coldplay as influences? Well, Sarah Haskins has no patience for the girls who love bad boys. And neither do I.*

So…because I don’t believe in marriage, does this mean I’m never going to get a new blender, nice flatware or bequeathed furnishings?

*Crybaby is the exception to this rule.