Natalia Antonova

Oscar, Louisa, and More: When the Guns Go Off…

I’m not a PUMA sympathizer, but I think this woman’s rage needs to be heard. Her daughter, Louisa, was shot by her other daughter’s ex. She is in a coma and not expected to make it. Her other daughter is battling cancer. In 2009, it looks like this woman, Betty Jean, may lose two daughters.Continue reading “Oscar, Louisa, and More: When the Guns Go Off…”

Happy Eastern Orthodox Christmas! :)

For those of us who celebrate their holidays according to the Julian Calendar. What I have always liked about it, especially in the States, is that I got to have two Christmases. One was for gifts, the other one was for prayers and singing. It worked out alright. It still does. So have a goodContinue reading “Happy Eastern Orthodox Christmas! :)”

Women as Children: Why the “Seduction as Rape” Philosophy is a tad Problematic

I was reading this, when I once again came dangerously close to ruining my keyboard through spillage. Behold: [one of the definitions of rape is] seduction: when a man persuades a woman to have sex with him, often subtly, through being kind, polite, chivalrous, etc; Just in case you are mystified – what Maggie HaysContinue reading “Women as Children: Why the “Seduction as Rape” Philosophy is a tad Problematic”

Hey Brits, check out this sex-work petition

Petition to: Defer any bill on prostitution until after the next general election. If you don’t think the Swedish model is all it’s cracked out to be, and do not want it introduced in the UK, you better sign.

Happy New Year? Maybe?

I’m not making any resolutions, and I’m not even trying to guess what 2009 will bring for me or anyone else. I just want this winter to be over. Still, it was an alright year as far as I was concerned, not a very alright one as far as the world in general was concerned,Continue reading “Happy New Year? Maybe?”