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Re: Lemonade Diary - librarianpirate: thetwistedspinster: Daaave!...

akb87 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:39:23 -0000

Wait until you get to the end of series 4. *cough*

Um, yes, though. The other two companions are good. And the woman in the wedding dress is Catherine Tate, who is a top-notch comedienne if nothing else and does just fine as Donna. No match for Rose, but you'll know more later. AGH I love it.

Re: Lemonade Diary - Jake & Grammy

akb87 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:02:42 -0000

She kept moving too much to catch her. Still working on it.

Re: If you were going to give someone one feminist book to read, what/who would it be?

akb87 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:28 -0000

In that case, from my own shelf, I'd recommend Manifesta, The F Word: Feminism in Jeopardy, and, with a little thought, The Meaning of Wife. I read it after I got engaged and I think it might sit with you. There's also Fully Frontal Feminism and The Purity Myth, which are both by Jessica Valenti so they're a little bit lighter reading (though they sometimes use heteronormative and ableist language--which is one of the biggest faults I find in her writing, so fair warning) but still pretty interesting.

These are all young feminists writers, so none of them are Friedan-esque in their depth, but some interesting points come up.

Re: Dear UIUC,

akb87 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:24:10 -0000

That was what they told me when I called them! They're e-mailing notifications tomorrow, supposedly.

Re: Lemonade Diary - that is in fact two binders—a 2’ and a 1.5’—full...

akb87 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13:23 -0000

Wellllll...bummer.

Re: Lemonade Diary - that is in fact two binders—a 2’ and a 1.5’—full...

akb87 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:40:23 -0000

It is. It's there because, and this is probably corny, but it will remind me to think happy thoughts. It's going to be an intense week.

Re: i've had seven days to get better and think. i am no better than i was seven days ago.

akb87 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:09:51 -0000

I'm proud of you. Really.

Re: SPONTANEOUS

akb87 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:29:40 -0000

It's this:
http://bowlofmush.blogspot....

Re: Lemonade Diary - librarianpirate: absurdlakefront: A canyon in...

akb87 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:22:01 -0000

I'm about two hours away. It's a bit far for day-of impromptu things, but certainly close enough to make plans (even a day or two in advance is feasible!).

Re: i have to make a decision.

akb87 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:02:35 -0000

I e-mailed you, darling.

Re: It would be nice if my parents could get a break.

akb87 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:51:16 -0000

prayers have been going your way from...well, from a lot of people, really, since the scary posts started showing up.
Whether that means anything to you or not, I don't know, but it's happening.

Re: Second Day

akb87 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:49:19 -0000

He always used to, but I'm not 100% sure he's still doing it? Or at least as often. I was surprised when I got so many ag-sub days--I have five more before Thanksgiving--for the same reason.

Re: So My Sister's Teacher Just Called

akb87 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:01:23 -0000

Will let you know! I've read some really spectacular YA literature lately that could lead to some great discussion, but I don't know if it would fit your educational model, or your circumstances.

Re: it's only 9. too much has happened for it to be only 9.

akb87 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:48:30 -0000

hey now.
Your doctors have been giving me the heebie jeebies ever since the resuscitation incident a while back. Why won't they let you refuse treatment? Do they think you're not serious?

Everyone wants you to keep fighting. But if you're done fighting, keeping up the drugs isn't going to be a substitute for your own resolve.

I can't do much but know that I will support your decision if you make it. Have a thought-hug and try to feel better.

Re: leah ex machina. : theadventuresoffishlady: lemonadediary: ...

akb87 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:46:42 -0000

oh I do, in fact, know the song. And the hand gestures.
-LemDi

Re: Personal Statement, Finished

akb87 — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:26:37 -0000

MS for now so I can apply for spring instead of fall.
But I will most likely switch after the first semester. I talked to the lady in admissions about it.

Re: Today

akb87 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:39:46 -0000

hope everything turns out alright...I posted the baby monster. Look at it and be cheered.

Re: Watching the TB/BOS Game*

akb87 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:21:17 -0000

well that you do.

Re: Pleasure in the Details- bad thing #3… so glad today’s almost over

akb87 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:55:16 -0000

ok, how does that even happen?

Re: A Spot to Jot Some Thoughts

akb87 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:03:40 -0000

I wish I knew that dog.

Re: I Think I've Found it.

akb87 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:19:40 -0000

I've been told that by my academic friends/former teachers, about not paying. My goal here is to work on a few applications this summer and then submit them early when they open up.

I'll admit I'm pretty daunted by the PhD idea, but I'm looking at it.

Re: I Think I've Found it.

akb87 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:58:42 -0000

Well excellent! Like I said, I'm finally excited about one of my "next" ideas.

Re: I Think I've Found it.

akb87 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:35:49 -0000

She got her masters at NAU or at U of I?
NAU isn't listed on the ALA accreditation list so I'm wondering. University of Arizona is.

Re: I Think I've Found it.

akb87 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:32:45 -0000

I'm still a little bit nervous about the idea of trying for a PhD. But I'm also silly sometimes.

Re: Librarian Pirate - Blogger's baby was a hoax

akb87 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:21:16 -0000

I'm back with more librarian questions!

You're a children's librarian, but are you K-12 certified? Or do you just do children's stuff in the library? What was your "specialization" in school? Where did you go?

Apart from the ALA stuff and the schools I'm looking at, is there anywhere else I should go for information?

Thank you for your help!