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Star Wars isn’t sexist. It’s racist against people with long, blue head tails.
This blog entry from E.D. Kain from Forbes is evidence not of sexism, but of why people need to take a deep breath and stop seeing isms everywhere. Summary: His stance is that Star Wars the Old Republic is sexist … Continue reading
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Craft Friday: Quilting and math, together at last
This is a dragon curve. I don’t understand any of this Wikipedia article. Last night, I had a dream I argued with a former co-worker over independent clauses, so this isn’t my strength.
The Force watches you masturbate
My friend Donna and I were playing SWTOR and we decided to name The Force “Ceiling Cat.” It started with a discussion of the powerful nature of The Force and how it intervenes in your life, at least according to … Continue reading
I finally drank the Jedi Kool-Aid
Yes, I’m playing Star Wars The Old Republic. So far I’m fairly impressed, although my toon is still in newbie land, so there’s a lot more to see before I decide whether it’s going to be my new boyfriend. I … Continue reading
Craft Friday: Don’t stand in the fire
The Deathwing Cake is not a lie. This cake from The Domestic Scientist makes me want to slay dragons.
Not everyone can handle how awesome I am
Devon and I were drifting off to the sounds of the forest at night thanks to the sound machine we bought way back when Fitz spent most of her waking hours licking herself. And by that I mean a peaceful … Continue reading
One of those mushy holiday posts that makes people want to stab themselves in the face with a turkey leg
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! This is a list of shit I’m grateful for. I ended that sentence with a preposition because I’m out of control with holiday spirit. This is not an exhaustive list. I’m grateful for lots of stuff. But … Continue reading
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Men are from mars, women are from — ARRGH! BLOOD! SO MUCH BLOOD!
You’d think a DIY nerd like Devon would appreciate a woman’s love of a good projectile-hurling death machine. With a laser sight. But noooooo. Devon: What the fuck does a wrist mounted crossbow need with a LASER? Me: Why DOESN’T a wrist-mounted … Continue reading
When I was a kid, we didn’t have wi-fi. We plugged our shit into the wall and we liked it fine that way
I’m ambivalent about the fact that geekiness has gone mainstream. On one hand, people who like to pretend they’re vampires and gnomes don’t have to pay for sex anymore. Now we have hot chicks rolling a d6 and guys bragging … Continue reading
Your kids are morons, say regulatory agencies
Devon ordered some Pathfinder miniatures because he’s a geek with a credit card, and this is what came in the mail. Now look at the bottom. Go ahead. I’ll wait. I won’t even start with the supposed necessity of labeling … Continue reading
