Two interesting bits to share. First, I definitely admit that I’m not the most up-to-date person in the world as far as current events go. But why haven’t I heard a peep about this story? “The biggest news of the…
Study of Bush’s Psyche Touches a Nerve
I found it amusing 🙂 Study of Bush’s psyche touches a nerve A study funded by the US government has concluded that conservatism can be explained psychologically as a set of neuroses rooted in “fear and aggression, dogmatism and the…
School Superintendent Can’t Pass Required English Test
I continue to be more and more happy about homeschooling&hellip School superintendent fails must-pass English test Current Mood: 😡annoyed
Health Links
This isn’t a surprise to me at all—early exposure to a lot of mold/mildew can lead to long-term respiratory problems: Mold May Lead to Croup in Infants And apparently, exercise is especially beneficial for dealing with ADHD: Train Your Brain…
Sesame Street for Adults
Sesame Street for Adults What’s scariest is that I know there are people who need this, but I rather doubt they’ll watch much of it. When the article refers to people in the past being fine with an 8th-grade education,…
Disappointing Hot Topic
Well, this is dissapointing – Hot Topic is refusing to carry any merchandise that refers to “witches” or Wicca. http://www.newwitch.com/pressrelease/hottopic.html I certainly can’t wear anything they sell, but Torrid carries things I like—and Katie loves some of the shirts at…
Linky
Interesting story: Oldest known world boggles minds
Book Lust
Now I can have a librarian of my very own! http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/135224851_librarian10.html Edit: I need her book: Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Reason by Nancy Pearl. Just for the name.
Divorces & Kids & Moving
Post-Divorce Move Can Be Bad For Kids Is this a surprise to ANYONE?
UUPoly Mention
AP article: Practitioners of ‘polyamory’ look for support at Unitarian convention I’m not sure why they put polyamory into quotes. It’s a perfectly reasonable word. It’s unfamiliarity to some people doesn’t invalidate it. If that were the case, most scientific…