Recently in These Folks Can Write Category
FICO, FICO un day. Torches and pitchforks, absolutely.
A letter to my very ---- husband who is asleep in the other room. I don't need any more wack searches coming to my blog than I already have, so I'm editing out one word. But holy f*ck this woman can write.
Five questions I intend to ask my Congressman at this week's annual town hall meeting. I'm going to marry this woman.
Soapbox: The Reasons. Oh my yes.
Until it comes back to you kind of reminds me of a graceful flower arrangement.
I'm not sure about the hair thing, but Childrearing makes some good points. p.s. It's not really about childrearing.
How to Save Up For Your Vacation. Check out the alternative titles as well.
When Anti-Racist Parenting Goes Wrong...Or at the Very Least, Neurotic. I laughed out loud.
The Basics of Boundaries. Target actually carries a line of clothing for junior girls called No Boundaries, by the way.
A few well-arranged words for your Monday Morning...
Feel the fear (and cook it anyway) on Barren Mare. I've never seen someone use the word "fandango" and not mean the movie ticket service.
Number, please ... and no, she doesn't have ours at from the planet of janet. Here I thought I had issues with my child and phones since he won't stop trying to chew on mine.
Some Balls are Held for Charity, and Some for Fancy Dress on Blog of the Moderate Left. Wow.
Top 20 Superficial Reasons I've Broken Up With Someone at Baby on Bored. #11! #11!
Bugging Out on Dancing Brave. Having a son just got even better.
We the Family on Suburban Kamikaze. Does sleeping in a tent really count as being under the same roof?
I'm currently recovering from BlogHer, but here are five lovely posts for your morning perusal.
I wish I had a career where I could write letters to companies all day. Anyone want to take up a collection to fund her?
What to Expect from Feminist Blogging. Hee hee!
It's a combination of words and pictures, which isn't what I normally do here, but I'd be remiss not to include Hysterical Blindness.
And Then Everyone Sued Me. My favorite line is the part about licking everybody.
My belated Loving Day post - part one on woman of an(other) color
(In case any white feminists are reading this post, MAYBE NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO STOP SAYING THAT NO ONE'S BEING RACIST TO OBAMA while you're complaining about the sexism Hillary Clinton experienced. It's not true, it's beside the point, and it's insulting to people of color. Srsly, before you give us all a bad name. Oh wait... Also, please go read On Feminism, Part 2. And all the comments.)
I need an editor. I actually hope she doesn't get one, because they'd probably clean up this post quite a bit and where's the fun in that?
Listen, Dammit. Awwwwww.
All This To Say, I Haven't Done Anything Social Since Monday (Insert Squawking Chickens Here). I love this blog. Love it love it love it.
I Got Drunk so you don't have to. Oh thank goodness.
Four lovely posts for you this morning.
My Dad, on Blog O' Beth. My favorite is the part about the "talk" button on the phone.
The Last Time I Talked To My Mother: The Kill Me or Eat Me edition on Stretch Marks.
A letter to Paul from Sarah on I am doing the best that I can.
Just a thought... about hair on Anti-Racist Parent.
I'm sure there is a time zone in which it is still morning, so the title stands. And for those of you who are currently enjoying your after-lunch haze, it's just as good of a time to read some well written blog posts, yes?
Wii just want you to be happy. I am not letting one of these demonic devices into my home. No sir.
A new member of the family. (And no, this is not a mommyblog post. But honestly, it's not like I've been avalanching you with them. I'm keeping track, I promise.)
A Few Hard Facts About Inner-City Law Enforcement on Pretty Lady. I really wish everyone knew this.
How to Make Chex Mix. No, this is not a recipe.
A little something for everyone this week, I think, in this weekly collection of well written, enjoyable posts.
ACDC moves me to say inappropriate stuff at The Daily Digress. Also, she has a Grass Cam. I look at her grass cam when I'm tired of looking at our grass, 'cause hers is nicer and I don't have to mow it.
Breaking The Chain at Suburban Scrawl. I really hope she actually did post this note at work. I like how #3 is labeled as mean but #4 is just fine.
Cake! liveblogged on Not Calm (Dot Com). The food, not the band. I like what happens at 5:48. Next time I lose my keys, I am totally calling this girl to ask where to look.
i've uncovered the conspiracy... on Motherhood unscripted. Mom, just slap her in the mouth!
Arguments I have with myself as if I were my own nagging spouse at iwilldare.com. No comment.
An untitled post containing an email that completely cracks me up. Especially the closing.
Dear whomever. I can't stop laughing every time I read this.
I Should Really Put a Demonstration on Youtube. Yes, yes, you should! I am now addicted to this blog, by the way, so thank you interwebs for stealing more of my time.
What Do You Want? A Car? Fine! Maybe diapers aren't so bad? (No, this is not gross, even though it led me to mention diapers. I wouldn't lead you to something icky, I promise.)
Men who explain things. There are women who do this too, but oh wow is it annoying when it's a man doing it to you because you're a woman. And oh wow can this woman put words together.
Finally, I don't normally include things like this in Monday Morning Good Writing, mostly because journal articles are usually deadly dull. This one, however, is both wonderful and short: Public Expectations and Nonprofit Sector Realities: A Growing Divide with Disastrous Consequences (PDF). Here's my favorite line:
...efforts to prime the pump to create greater resources should not be confused as a substitute for sustained and meaningful discussions on how to bring about a more just society.
And with that, I leave you.


