• Princess Merida from Disney's Brave looks directly at the camera.
    Personal,  Social Commentary

    On Being Ginger

    First thing's first, I will tell you that this post has some language in it and so do the videos. I am not saying that redheads have it as difficult as minority groups that deal with systemic racism or oppression, but I am using us as an example of strange things that people say or do if you stand out as different.  If you're easily offended by swearing or comedy, this is not the post for you. Still there?  Okay.  Let's begin.

  • Poetry,  Social Commentary

    Girls Who Read

    I saw this and it made me smile.  Check it out.  It’s performed by Mark Grist, directed by Guy Larsen, and produced by Or Something Similar. I’ve edited this post because the video wasn’t showing.  Even if you don’t see it on the front page, click and you’ll be able to see the vid on the actual post.

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    Depression of Others, Music videos, Hyperbole and a Half, Button Poetry

    Download Video as MP4 I love this video.  It’s beautiful.  Friends of mine will tell you that I adore Lindsey Stirling.  She’s a force of nature on her violin and always a joy to watch.  This is the latest song I’m obsessed with by her.  She explained in an interview that it was inspired by her struggle with an eating disorder, but I find it to be applicable to anything that leaves someone feeling isolated. I have some friends who have been struggling with depression of late and I posted this cartoon on my personal Facebook.  Much to my surprise, my ex from high school–who is happily married and with…