May 2007 – Page 2 – Natalia A.

What can I tell you about Ukraine?

I can tell you that this is not necessarily a good thing, considering a culture of brutality that has been quietly festering within our troops (although this is mostly from anecdotal evidence – and I have tremendous respect for military personnel). Riot gear or no riot gear. Although I hope it’s all just stupid posturingContinue reading “What can I tell you about Ukraine?”

So you think it’s funny… To let your four-year old pee on the seat in the women’s bathroom

I think this “funny” business may become a regular feature. I completely understand the impulse of not letting your kid wander into the men’s bathroom all by himself. The men’s bathroom is an eerie place to me too – like Easter Island with plumbing. I’m one of those sexist women who sometimes wonders if guysContinue reading “So you think it’s funny… To let your four-year old pee on the seat in the women’s bathroom”

As if I needed one more reason to fall in mad, mad love with Joss Whedon

You don’t even have to believe in womb envy as scientific theory (although I, for one, have entertained these thoughts – and continue to entertain them, especially wherein evolutionary science is concerned) to see the guy for what he is: thoughtful, compassionate, and utterly brilliant. I used to say that I am ever half theContinue reading “As if I needed one more reason to fall in mad, mad love with Joss Whedon”

8 is my favourite number

It’s also the number of random things I have to list, per Solnushka’s tag. Said things should, naturally, concern me; I suspect I’d have a much better time listing 8 random things about my dog, considering that her personality is a whole lot more complex and charming, but rules are rules. 1. My high schoolContinue reading “8 is my favourite number”