Things that come out of our mouths

Conversation starters

2009-06-04T16:40:00.000-07:00

This one's for Kaitlyn. I have decided to compile the most normal, friendly, socially-acceptable conversation topics. Feel free to use these the next time you have a social outing, family gathering, or mostly when meeting that special someone's parents.

1. Obama! When I did an internet search for dijon mustard, I was hoping to find a recipe. But instead, I learned something new about our president. Obama likes dijon mustard! With news stories like this, you can talk politics without anything getting heated, since nobody could possibly care that much. (Except for Fox News reporter Sean Hannity, who really really cares.)

www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/07/hannity-attacks-obama-for_n_198851.html

2. Celebrity gossip. Its current, hip, and you can judge famous people for hours without anything getting back to anyone. Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are good for beginners. Try "Have you heard Brit's new song? Can you believe it?!" or "I cannot believe that out-of-control Paris Hilton." Your mutual hate towards famous young women will make you and your aquaintance form a deep and lasting bond. Way better than talking about the weather.

www.people.com

3. Your interesting carreer. If you have that, then talk about it and you're all set. But don't worry if you have a shitty job or are like me and have no job. It can still become an exciting topic of conversation (and if you're young, it will become a topic of conversation). The trick is to sound focused, so as to appear that you are working towards something. Pick a hobby of yours and say "I'm hoping to get into ______, but finding a job right now has been really difficult because of the economy." With one statement, you can respond without sounding like a bum and segue into another great topic of conversation:

4. The economy. Who's not pissed about it? It's bad, everything is bad, we're all waiting for it to get better. Maybe a bit depressing and definitely not appropriate if your aquaintances are bank owners or the like, but will get you through an awkward moment. Seriously, at the first sign of an awkwardly long silence, you can sigh and say "This economy sure has been hard." Someone will have a story about it, guarunteed. Once you're good at talking about the economy, you can try to be an optimistic expert to lighten the mood. Try "Things have been getting better, based on a report I read this morning." The report is below.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/jun/02/hopeful-economic-signs-emerge-data/

5. Pets. I'm noticing more and more that we, as people, like to take living things and keep them in our homes or in boxes and call them ours. Everyone's doing it! If you don't have a pet, ask about their pets. Then sit tight and take in a multitude of stories like how this one time, Fluffy was running around the room chasing a moth and totally smashed 'er face against the wall and it was sooooo cute.

6. Your spoon collection.

That should get you started. Soon, you won't be able to stop small talking, and can take your skills outside of obscure social situations to places like the grocery store or bus stop. Prepare to meet FRIENDS!

I am Unreasonable

2009-02-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

I keep getting the feeling that I am unreasonable. I have wild expectations which I just shouldn't be expecting anyone to fulfill. I am demanding too much, I am brainwashed by feminist ideals and overreacting to things that I could ignore or "let go of" if I wanted to.

How I am unreasonable:
-I expect to be listened to, even when my opinions to not line up with most people's. Even when what I say is not what the listener wants to hear.
-I don't want my money to fund the killing of civilians- and yes, that is regardless of race or religion or political affiliation.
-I expect my girlfriend to be treated with some fucking respect as a person, no matter what.
-I expect the same respect for myself, but somehow most people see me as more deserving.
-I want to be able to survive and have access to resources I need even though those in control of those resources devalue the skills and abilities I have.
-I expect my health insurance to pay for things I need without me having to call them multiple times to convince them that they are obligated. In other words, I expect their business to provide the service they are promising.
-I want to be educated about people besides white heterosexual males in history. I want this in public school, in K-12 schools, not just for those who decide they are interested in alternative viewpoints and have the privilege of going to college.
-I refuse to believe that women are treated equally in our society, no matter how many men tell me so.
-I refuse to believe that what most people do is my only option. I refuse to let capitalism kill my spirit, I refuse to sell my soul, and I refuse to ignore those being exploited just because an ocean (or financial differences) separate us.

This may seem like a rant. I suppose I am angry and using this as a means to get some of that anger out. But really what I'm trying to figure out is what is so unreasonable about my stance on things. Why am I considered radical... why am I told over and over that I don't know enough about the world or "how things are" to criticize the bullshit I deal with every day? Is it because I am critical in ways that threaten people? I'm tired of having to question myself every time someone questions me, while my questions are written off as being unreasonable.

Does anyone else have unreasonable expectations? Do share!

Salmonella is in your peanut butter

2009-01-28T16:07:00.001-08:00

This peanut is going to be the end of civilization as we know it... or pb & j's and snickers bars.

take back the night tshirt draft

2009-01-20T15:51:00.001-08:00

here are two different versions.
hopefully you like one of them, which one?
what should i change?
also, what colors? I was thinking white ink on black tees (glow in the dark?!), but there are lots of other fun combinations. like pink on purple... maybe that's not too gender neutral.
anyhow, excited to hear what you think :D

mai 68

2009-01-04T22:02:00.000-08:00

This is awesome, like as awesome as quantum science. I was watching clips of french new wave film on youtube since i left my dvds at school. This clip came across my path:

The clever slogan "pas de flics des films.." caught my attention. It translates to something like "films not cops" (i don't know french, so appoligizes for mistranslations). I'm a sucker for those slogans such as "make tea not war" & "make awkward sexual advances not war."
Next I consulted Wikipedia, naturally, to get some more background. I vaguely remembered learning about the social unrest of the late 60's & 70's in France, vaguely...
What I find particularly incredible, aside from the outpouring of political graphic art that was produced by the students, is the use of expression & voice & mind. Wait! Nay, not even that. I find it delightful and refreshing and reassuring, ect. ect. that STUDENTS, young people were doing something. They were not only questioning convention, but in general life and the sense we are told to make of it and then what actually makes sense. The students acknowledge the nonsensical violence that the police and government blindly unleashed on peaceful protesters. The hypocrisy of a government that does not at all protect its citizens or their human rights & instead responds with force.

“The police post themselves at the School of Fine Arts – the Fine Arts’ students poster the streets.”

Here is some more art from the protests. It's soooo good! Let's bring this type of expression back. I'm tired of design for designs sake. I want purpose, humor, & expression.

“A youth disturbed too often by the future.”

"Return to normal."

Lastly, I stumbled upon this website that sells gorgeous reprints of so so many of the may 68 posters and everyone's favorite british slogan "stay calm and carry on." check it out, and to the (if there is) anyone who reads this blog, feel more than invited to buy me this mug!!!:

2009-01-01T16:06:00.001-08:00

reflection 2008, onwards to 2009

2008
8 good moments
spring break, walking across toronto to & fro the deerhoof concert
graduation dinner for cory w/ fay & co.
bike ride e. lansing to charlevoix

exploring the abandon cinema

fall alleycats & group rides

finally going to the msu planetarium!!
fl family vaction, disney world the "happiest place on earth"

all times spent star gazing, listening to friends, holding hands, late night walks, and appreciating trees in the fall

8 bad moments

the start of 2008
working elff as a sleep deprived, dehydrated projectionist, ergh
not biking to or.
summer classes
getting out of my lease
certain parts of august and september but you guys got me thru it
having a sinus infect
having a sore throat from mono and not being able to sleep & then sleeping to much (but that wasn't all that bad)

2009
wishes & goals
EAT BETTER. i stopped cooking since moving into the co-ops so as to not deal w. the kitchen & the boredom of eating alone. prepare a week's worth of salad at a time, ect.
TRY NOT TO BUY NEW THINGS. i have too much of everything. i need to downsize so that one day i can move across the country with ease.
DEAL W/ PASSIVITY BY HAVING SOME DAMN ENTHUSIASM. just that. partake in my own life, don't zone out when conversations are happening around me. smile & say hello.

live freely, openly, happily, and without consideration of convention
go abroad
find a home
find a job
adopt a pet (netherland bunny or mini potbelly pig!!)

Feminism in "I Dream of Jeannie"!

2008-11-29T09:06:00.000-08:00

As an opinionated, critical feminist, things in the media tend to make me want to puke. I Dream of Jeannie is no exception- how can any good come out of a TV show which features a half-dressed woman with magical powers who's existence is centered upon her "master." Regardless, the episode "My Turned-On Master" caught my attention the other day. I was pleasantly surprised with the messages of feminism which slipped their way into the show. The episode was about Jeannie giving her powers to Captain Nelson for 24 hours in order to attend a formal dinner with him. The trick is that he doesn't know he holds the power of magic for half the episode. While still unaware of his power, he talks about Jeannie being a silly girl who doesn't know enough to do anything meaningful or good with her power. He goes on to say that he would be able to make the entire world better with magic; he could end war, drought, ect. Then, when Jeannie breaks the news that he has her powers, he turns into a jerk. He tells her he will finally be able to save the world, and shoos her away. The best line occurs when Captain Nelson tells Jeannie to leave him to do "men's work" to which she replies, " "It was women's work when I was doing it." In the end, she laughs at his self-righteous and simple understanding of the problems of the world, and he ends up losing his magical abilities.
I really enjoyed the perspective of this episode. While men are viewed as more capable as political leaders than men by our culture, I Dream of Jeannie shows how a more feminine approach is a sign of intelligence and experience. Captain Nelson embodies the masculine attitude of "knowing it all" and "knowing what to do." Unfortunately, much of what is done with this attitude is harmful, and Jeannie explaines this to him. Jeannie, on the other hand, represents the feminine traits of thoughtfulness and patience. It is unfortunate that she cannot be more involved or interested in the "world problems" which Captain Nelson is concerned about, since her strong character could come up with realistic and sound solutions which he is far far away from.

Buy Nothing Day

2008-11-16T19:16:00.001-08:00

If you're in Novi, MI or around the Twelve Oaks Mall you can join me in celebrating Buy Nothing Day! Here's the basic info:

Where: Twelve Oaks Mall (we'll decide where to meet closer to the day).

When: Friday, November 28th, early in the morning- around 6 am.

Why: To protest consumerism and corporate greed. With the economy falling apart people are buying less, but there is more pressure than ever being put on consumers to buy crap they don't need. Let's get together and remind people that money will NOT buy them happiness (and that consumerism leads to social inequality and environmental destruction).

What to bring: Zombie costumes! Fliers! Signs! You can make things that say "Buy Nothing Day," "You Are Not What You Buy," and "End Consumerism and Live for FREE!" or what have you. Look at adbusters.org for information, inspiration, and hope. Oh yeah, and don't forget to bring friends, family, and strangers who want to help out.

RSVP by commenting, emailing me, calling me, or showing up at my door for tea and anti-consumerism discussion. Anyone and everyone is invited... if you don't know me PLEASE send a message so I can make sure you get the info about where to meet!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

How to Fight Foreclosure

2008-10-29T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I just watched a report on a woman in California who's home was foreclosed recently, and she responded in the most badass way possible- by chaining herself to her house. While she knows that eventually she will be removed, this is one easy way to stand up and say that you will not leave without a fight. I urge every person facing a foreclosure to continue to live in your home or chain yourself to your home... anything to exercise the power you have and deny the power that the banks have. I urge people to make these actions in order to support each other. No one is alone in having their homes foreclosed.

What is sad and scary is the more extreme actions which have been employed by victims of foreclosure. People have been committing suicide as an extreme way of protesting the banks. The idea is "I will not leave my home alive." I am definitely not advocating this. But if people are killing themselves out of desperation, what other things can each of us do to support each other? We cannot allow a few wealthy individuals to break us down in order to make even more money. This does not need to happen, and these people do not deserve what is happening to them. So think about it... I'll think about it. I cannot stand aside while this happens just because I'm lucky enough to have a secure place to live right now.

Watch the report here: http://www.cbs8.com/ (look for "Woman Chains Herself to Foreclosed Home)
Read here: http://www.wowowow.com/post/california-woman-chains-herself-home-prevent-bank-taking-it-video-130833

Organic Food

2008-10-19T10:33:00.000-07:00

I want to start this off by saying that I am supportive of organic farming. It is important to reduce our use of harmful chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides, which end up causing worse problems than they solve. I would prefer these chemicals were not used as frequently or at all. Luckily, we have a market based solely on organic food. Should be perfect for me, right?

So I decided to attend a lecture at MSU entitled "Who owns organic?" presented by Phil Howard. I have often wondered who owns the companies which products are sold in places like the East Lansing Food Co-op. I learned that originally, food cooperatives were privately or employee owned and operated on their own terms. As they gained popularity, market demands shifted and many organic producers sold their companies to larger corporations. The organic food movement is continuing to be purchased and thus controlled by major corporations. Walmart, commonly thought of as one of the least socially conscious companies, started selling organic products. Other large grocery stores followed suit. At the same time, companies such as Hershey's and General Mills purchased small scale organic food farms, took these labels and started mass producing products which are organic based on the FDA requirements. Often, the ownership is hidden (did you know Kashi is owned by Kellogg?) so consumers are unaware of where these products are actually coming from. The corporations doing this are able to make a lot of money by selling products to people who are led to believe what they are buying is "more natural" and "pesticide free." I didn't know this, but apparently pesticides are completely ok according to the FDA requirements for organic food.

The term "organic" is losing its meaning as it gains momentum as a movement. Because the people profiting off of organic products are major corporations, they have more power over regulations. They have more money, which makes it much easier to be influential in our government. It is in these companies' interest to keep regulations to a minimum and manipulate consumers' interpretations of what organic means. Thus, labels and advertising are used to promote an image of a small farm and more natural products. The word natural is meaningless as far as labeling. "All natural" could be put on anything, from organic tomatoes to a box of Kraft Mac N' Cheese. Kraft won't do the second because the corporations benefit more by continuing to foster the misinterpretation consumers have. The label of organic doesn't mean much. The regulations are not strict or strictly enforced. Organic is much more effective as a marketing scheme than as a term to inform consumers about their food's production.

So anyone reading this who is about to give up on eating since it is all so corrupt, take this positive note. The major corporations are feeling and responding to demands to offer more organic products. The percentage of products being sold as organic has tripled since 1998. Maybe this is going in a good direction. And some familiar organic companies are still independently or cooperatively owned, such as Eden, Amy's Kitchen, Clif Bar, and Newman's Own Organics. These companies have stood their ground and refuse to sell to a major corporation (though they are faced with countless offers). Hopefully their protest will not be in vain.

healthcare

2008-09-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

After watching Sicko I was convinced that universal healthcare was the way to go. The man speaking at this Baltimore protest (above) makes me feel the same way. This is conflicting for me, since it gives our government more power. I think first our government needs to work for the people (aka the CARE part of healthcare). Then maybe we can work on the health aspect. One thing the speaker in the film mentioned is that we have public schools, and thus we should be able to have public healthcare too. But this does not address the problems that public schools have. Schools both vary in quality depending upon their location and the socioeconomic status (which is comparative to race). Doctors and hospitals would be provided in the same ways. Not that keeping healthcare the way it is now is better, seeing as it is all run on money via insurance companies. Universal healthcare will improve things now for most people, but will it continue to improve for all people?

This is just an idea I was considering. Maybe I'm way off... feel free to tell me how you feel!

-Stephanie

LHC is alive!

2008-09-10T12:58:00.000-07:00

how exciting is today! it was the first run of CERN's (European Center for Nuclear Research) Large Haldron Collider (LHC). so the LHC sends hydrogen protons at near light speed through two underground tunnels that measure 17 miles total. the protons smash into one another immulating the moments after the big bang. cool!
this first run of the LHC was just a tester and it will be awhile before protons are sent colliding into one another. scientists hope to sight the Higg particle (formerly called the "God particle"), which would aid in explaining why the universe has mass. also, Professor Etzion, one of 6,000 scientists who worked to make the LHC a reality, will be looking out for "zee star." He hypothesizes that Z* is a force carrier allowing some particles to escape to other dimensions. if this turns out to be the case, he says it will help explain why gravity is a weak force (side note: gravity a weak force? this i do not know anything about, maybe the next blog post...). these other dimensions are too small for us to notice or prove as of right now (side note: there is string theory & i'm not sure if Prof. Etzion's theory goes along &/or is influence by this TOE).

there is also the possibility of creating dark matter & black holes in this new wonder machine. have no fear, though. if black holes are successfully produced, they impose little danger. it's highly unlikely that black holes will be made, but if so, they would evaporate in nano-nano seconds.

correct me or tell me how amazing you think this stuff is too! or just let me know i'm a dork. comments, comments.

w. <3
kaitlyn

sources (sorry, i'm a bad person & too lazy to properly cite. i'm not trying to plagerize, i just wanted to share. these articles are great) :
NPR article
ScienceDaily article
CERN homepage (they have awesome LHC & education sections!)

is it fair trade?

2008-09-07T20:14:00.000-07:00

I am constantly fighting with myself over how I, as a consumer, can be socially responsible. The idea of giving money to a corporation which abuses and exploits their workers makes me feel sick. However, it feels at times that all products offered at affordable prices have this down-side. And I know that I am not alone in feeling this consumer's guilt. It is all around me.

In response to the increased awareness of their exploitation, corporations have responded with a solution! Fair trade options allow consumers to feel less guilty for just a little extra money. At least the farmers growing fair trade produce are making better that bare-minimum wages, right? And it is easy to pay extra when your money is going to a good cause. But in reality, a lot of that extra money can end up going right to the corporation. In this respect, "fair trade" is just another marketing scheme. Side note- Some good-hearted companies don't charge more for fair trade. Woo!

Additionally, fair trade takes away the autonomy of the farmers. Corporations and fair trade regulations control what crops a fair trade farmer grows. This gives even more power in the markets to business owners in the US. Fair trade thus encourages a relationship between farmers and shop-owners based on power and control. While it may be working now, this unequal power is what caused the problems fair trade is designed to fix.

Fair trade has good intentions. Major corporations do not. Because fair trade is being used as a tool by major corporations to avoid being accused of exploitation, it will continue to benefit these companies more than the farmers. I think that the only way to truly change things comes from breaking apart the larger corporations. The process through which products go through should be much more visible to consumers. But the responsibility is hardly the consumers, and major corporations and government officials need to recognize their role in unfair working conditions in order for any real change to take place.

rant, skip if you please

2008-09-07T00:10:00.000-07:00

this is the 5th or so night that my house's fire alarm has gone off. everyone is getting frustrated, understandably. it's this huge, abrasive system of formalities & communication is insignificant. what i really want to point out is that it is illegal to tamper or cover your fire alarms... in your own house. maybe i want to burn to the ground or maybe i don't want the city or state's help. it seems absurd that the legal system is forcing "safety." there is nothing personal or caring about it and i hardly feel like my well being & "the better good" is the interest of anyone, much less some huge system. just really, who's well being & interests are tied up in this way of doing things?

i appreciate my housemates dealing with the situation and looking out for each other. that much i am glad for.

home planetarium!

2008-09-03T12:56:00.000-07:00

fotos documenting our starry night adventure craft activity of learning. aka we punched holes in cardboard to form constellations while watching the driest documentary on science.

"how dreamy"

i'm geeked out for this one & it was on sale at hobbylobby!

serious w. an exacto knife

"what? it's not a hat, too?"

shameless self promotion, ya know

2008-08-25T13:36:00.000-07:00

hello all!
classes are up & happenin' again. although I never really took a break as I did summer classes (ugh).
OH, but interweb viewers, i have important fun things to tell you. mainly, i would appreciate it very much if you stopped by my new etsy shop. tell your friends, siblings & enemies. it'll be a hoot.

www.rolianditly.etsy.com

peace,
kaitlyn

problems w/ individualism

2008-08-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

Talked about time space fabric in the apartment today. It was a good discussion. Here are some of the things I'm trying to sort thru:

Even though everything is inner connected (in the sense that everything changes as an effect of some other force), I find it impossible to function without a focus on individualism. This bothers me because it makes me feel less connected to the larger scheme of things. Also, it makes the daily things I do feel sort of frivolous. The problem is, what would direct my choices & actions if I didn't act on a singular level (which Steph pointed out the necessity of doing to me :D)?
I suppose I would die & become part of the Earth or I could become a Buddhist monk or continue learning about quantum to become more in tune with things that are larger than I. Ironically, all of these options deal with my singular self.

Additionally, what I can't bridge between is the cross over from scientific concepts like time space & Gaia (though this one lends itself more) to political & social economic issues. Science makes me not want to be involved with messy things like politics & social issues. I view politics, ect. as purely human-made issues. In my mind, maybe wrongly so, science & quatum theory, ect. hold more gravity (no pun). They are based in things that we have no control over & that will continue to exist despite us (even if we change them
while we're around). Political issues, ect. will die with our species (thankfully).

(foto) Speaking of problems with individualism,
here is me with a hot pink clay model of my
face a la Stephanie.

The second photo is me being existentially consumed represented
by the figure and Steph's dinosaur face.

Michfest

2008-08-10T19:25:00.000-07:00

Weekend of womyn
Winds through woods, wondrous wombs
Within wildflowers.

Vaginas vary
Velvet and voluptuous
Visions of Venus.

Matriarchal mass
Mother Earth is majestic
Mystic mindful moon.

PS- Alternate ending for Vaginas was "Vegetables vanish." ...wink

sortin' thru it all

2008-08-10T18:38:00.000-07:00

hey hello!
I finished watching Human, All Too Human: Jean-Paul Sartre which is a BBC documentary on the philosopher. I have a tendency to consume a lot of material, but never try to understand it with my own words. I lean more towards being right brained and letting intuitive understanding suffice (I'm lazy). I apologize if this is incoherent, contradictory, or simply irrelevant. My thoughts are in a jumble and I have a hard time writing things that will be viewed on the internet. I'm learning.
So here are some ideas & things, quotes mostly, that I found interesting:

"What we think of as self-consciousness is actually our consciousness of the world. The idea that we have such a thing as a self [...] is a myth."

- Jonathan Ree, a philosopher in the doc. explain Sartre's ideas

"To be conscious of something is to relate to an item in the world rather than a inner representation of it within your head."

- Jonathan Ree

I'm not entirely sure what these quotes mean. I really don't know enough about Sartre, but I think they suggest our tendency to take our perceptions of reality as fact. That reality really is this way or that. More likely, as Niels Bohr said, "Existence of the world 'out there' is not something of its own, but is inextricably tied up with our own perceptions of it." Thus, whether you understand 'self' as an image in your head or by external objects within the world, your subjectivity is always prevailing. maybe...

Sartre's need for failure: suckcess allowed for institutionalization, concreteness, closed minds, and unflinching-ness. To keep this from happening, one must "not take anything for granted [...] Sartre would say something wonderful, 'I think against myself.' You have to think against everything that has been given to you by education. You have to criticize every single thing that has been given to you."

-Annie Cohen-Solal, a Sartre biographer

I feel this is a good idea. Whenever you think you're right about something, listen to the voice (whether its your own or more likely someone else) that says you're wrong and try to understand why that might be. It doesn't mean you are wrong, but it keeps you open. I think that's important.

when life breaks your tent before womyn's fest...

2008-08-08T21:33:00.000-07:00

we here at "things that come out of our mouths" have succeeded in fixing our tent. the elastic that keeps the pole pieces together snapped. of course you could buy a relatively inexpensive replacement or a new tent, but you would learn no life skill that way (sarcasm)! and then, what would become of those poor tent pools, how could you deal with that guilt? exactly. that's what we thought too.
so, after much trial and error, we found the best way to thread elastic thru involves:

replacement elastic cord
sewing needle
thread
masking tape
scissors

Step 1: Line up all the poles. Use this to make sure your elastic cord is long enough. You will want extra to tie knots on both ends. For now, only knot one end. One knot will suffice.
Step 2: Next, find the pole with joints at both ends. There is only one like this. On our tent they are metal, though they probably vary in style. This pole will be the first and most difficult to get the elastic through.
Step 3: Use this pole to measure the thread. You'll need twice the length of the pole approximately.
Step 4: Take one end of the elastic and tie the thread to it very tightly. Wrap this joint with a wee bit of masking tape. You want the tape to be mostly on the thread but covering the tip of the elastic. This will help the elastic fit in the smaller section of the tent pole
Step 5: Thread the needle on the free end of the thread.
Step 6: Drop the needle through the pole. Secure the thread on the opposite end of the pole and carefully pull the thread until the elastic follows through. This is tricky, so don't worry if it takes a few tries. We broke the thread the first time!
Step 7: The rest of the poles are easy to put the elastic through. Just make sure you start with the joint-less end of the pole. When they are all on there, knot the other end to secure the poles together.

Tahdah! Your tent pole is better than new! Enjoy all the camping adventures in your future!

mind vomit

2008-08-05T18:48:00.001-07:00

"I am going to walk around with a tape recorder," says Kaitlyn, "so I can remember the things that come out of my mouth." Thus, the blog begins.

We were using craigslist to fill the void where facebook once was in our lives. Unfortunately, the audience was less than responsive. Especially when it came to "w4t," which is an unavailable resource on craigslist [specifically in strictly platonic, fcbk has left us w/out interweb friendship]. So now, we must blog. And our first blog is this: Why do you ignore the needs of w4t, craigslist? Discuss.

Btw, Steph just found her keys that had been missing for about a week in a place they should be... her pants pocket.
peace.