Monthly Favorites: March 2016

Just some random things I think are interesting and/or worth reading from the Internet this past month.

• When Life Leaves You Feeling like a Misfit from Blogs by Christian Women:
• http://blogsbychristianwomen.com/2016/03/when-life-leaves-you-feeling-like-a-misfit/

• The Art Assignment Hotline:
• John & Sarah Green discuss some art questions, but then answer why "ridiculed" degrees (like mine) are still useful.

• I Am Not A Careful Reader: Confessions of a Book Lover
• http://www.purpleclover.com/lifestyle/1785-i-am-not-careful-reader-confessions-book-lover/

• The Bloggess talks about weekends and social anxiety and friends and you should read it and think about it.
• http://thebloggess.com/2016/03/every-friday-night-and-saturday-night-and-every-night-basically\

This isn't a favorite- but something worth mentioning. This American Life podcast episode is about sexual assault, and the first story is of how a victim ends up on fucking probation after being raped. And the awful consequences of doubt. This is what the fuck is wrong with our society. It makes me sick, literally. And FUCK that one lady who continues to blame the victim for the way she responded. Go ahead and make yourself feel better about being uneducated bitch- you're lucky you can be self-righteous in your ignorance. I bet your supposedly loved daughter wishes she had that fucking privilege.

• Yes, that is terrible language and a bit of vitriol but I cannot face this story with anything other than rage and disgust. And I don't think anyone should.
• http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/581/anatomy-of-doubt

Monthly Favorites: February 2016

Obviously I've been in a bit of a blogging rut lately. I've considered doing this before, but I'm thinking of doing a monthly wrap-up of things I've enjoyed throughout the month. Here's what grabbed me in February 2016.

Hank Green lost his dog, 
and made a beautiful video that definitely made me cry.

Stuff Mom Never Told You's #FreeKesha Cocktail Video

I am not a Kesha fan. But I'm also not a fan of emotional or sexual abuse, or forcing someone into a potentially dangerous situation "just in case" I don't know the full story. And I'm sick of hearing about how careful we have to be about lying women and protecting men's reputation. Yes, there have been women who I questioned or even blamed when they brought up abuse stories. I'm not proud of it- but I also don't believe EVERYTHING I hear just because someone with a vagina told me. HOWEVER. This situation isn't a "Who do I believe?" situation. This is a, "Am I willing to risk a woman's mental, emotional, and physical safety and health for a man's reputation and money?" America has said yes, and that pisses me the fuck off.

How Having Money Makes You a Jerk

I thought this article was really interesting. This is something I've noticed a lot lately- it seems like the people who have the least in life, or who have been poor, are the most comfortable with spending money and trying to help others. Those who are used to being comfortable want to stay comfortable, and definitely seem to view poverty as a choice or something someone deserves.

What have you enjoyed reading or watching this past month?