This interview with a famous pick-up artist who goes by “Mystery” (as much as I like original thinkers, something is clearly amiss here) on Salon has drawn many interesting responses, a number of them coming from self-described “nice guys” who got tired of jerking off while women referred to them as “good listeners,” patted themContinue reading “Allow me to spell a few things out”
Category Archives: Kultur
Not to pick on Muslim Wife or anything
But, as someone who has volunteered in a shelter, I have to say that simply carting your pet away to the shelter is no laughing matter. Even if it’s a religious issue. Actually, especially if it’s a religious issue. Here’s why: Most shelter animals are euthanized. Many animals in “no-kill” shelters go insane, having spentContinue reading “Not to pick on Muslim Wife or anything”
Orthodox Churches
Are still the most beautiful places of worship in the world, as far as I’m concerned. They radiate warmth. As critical as I am of the religious establishment, I can give credit where credit is due. There’s a fairly new church in my neighbourhood, in Ostrovskii Park, with bright blue cupolas. So much work went intoContinue reading “Orthodox Churches”
Don’t read the hundreds of comments
On this thread at Feministe. Remember: there are video games to play and plenty of lint to pick out of your bellybutton. This doesn’t mean, however, that the topic is unimportant. And because it is so important, just be glad that you have me. I have kept up with that entire thread. I’ve even beenContinue reading “Don’t read the hundreds of comments”
Favourite “Lost” Episode…
(Well, so far, anyway) … Is “Tricia Tanaka Is Dead.” I’m not sure how that beer could have tasted like anything other than rancid donkey urine – and I don’t care. “Shambala” will be added to my funeral playlist, I can tell you that much. Anyway, if you’ve got a favourite episode, please share.
Natalia A. 