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Gender Stereotypes and Toys
As a preschool teacher, I am constantly surrounded by the effects of marketing geared toward children. I’ve got a lot of opinions on the issues of gender stereotyping and children, for example-I often encourage my very gender biased class to… Continue reading
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sesamestreet: May the 4th B with you. B, as in “Big Bird.” Continue reading
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I typically love anyone who discusses narratives, death, light, love, and God….but this was sincerely surprising. danielholter: taleeroe: ianramsrud: louobedlam: zoetica: The most surprising interview of 2011, so far. CORRECTION: the most surprisingly rich and illuminating interview of 2011, so far. … Continue reading
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A mighty good non-violent response.
daytripped: needy-girl: ”I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid… Continue reading
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Tonight’s Events: A Dialog
Alex: What does the death of one man mean? Jared: Quit being deep. Alex: It’s a sincere question. I don’t know the answer. Jared: Symbolic vengeance. Alex: I don’t have a cogent thought on that. I feel ambivalent. Kristin: One… Continue reading
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Tyler Knott: An Open Letter to the Boy I Was
“Laugh. Truly laugh. Let life and all of its folly steal the breath from your bodyand replace it with the staccato melody of giggles and guffaws;the laughter that comes without fair warning and continues withoutapology.” tylerknott: I can see you there,… Continue reading
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Benjamin Apple: “Meta”
This reminds me why I was friends with ol’ Apple Jacks in the first place. benjaminapple: People keep using the word “meta” to describe something that’s self-referential or that breaks the fourth wall. I use it that way too, usually… Continue reading
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Odds Are…
I’m the type of person that puts a little too much stake into the odds. I like to analyze, research, and quantify. This honestly, is a weakness of mine. It allows me to know what type of situation I’m getting… Continue reading
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