I have noticed an increase in shows using bipolar characters in storylines. Great, right? Anything to show the truth of the disorder, right? It all raises awareness…. right?! Yeah, except they all seem to be dramas. Mind, I don’t like … Continue reading →
Hello, my name is Raeyn (well okay, it’s not REALLY, ha ha), and I am the adult child of a narcissist. I’ve been trying to find the right words to encapsulate this concept for long years now, you see. I’ve … Continue reading →
My friend Sarah over at A Place That Does Not Exist has nominated me for The Versatile Blogger Award! Hooray, somebody out there likes me, they really do! Wha? I’m a sucker for compliments on my writing ability; it’s definitely … Continue reading →
Not much going on here today, as befits a weekend. I’m just gaming, chilling out, etc. And then I see something kind of insane in the news: London rooftops to carry missiles during Olympic Games http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/apr/29/london-rooftops-missiles-olympic-games Yanno, I get that … Continue reading →
The nice thing about actually feeling safe enough to get things out of my head is that I can then make progress in picking them apart. It’s a fresh angle, still mainly untainted by tsking and commiseration and pissing contests … Continue reading →
While all of us that took part in the blackout should be proud, we should also be aware that this battle is never over. I said that yesterday, didn’t I? Well, if you needed a bit more proof: Megaupload file-sharing … Continue reading →
Unexpectedly, the NHS has done something in a timely manner, and it has blown my mind. Guess who actually has an appointment scheduled within the promised time frame? Me? Hells yeah! And it’s even an afternoon appointment for once – … Continue reading →
Body attack – these two words tell me very strongly what is wrong with our culture today. When it is seem as okay to name a workout course after the act of hating your body so much that you wish … Continue reading →
I love charts. They’re a blast to scan over, and while I know that data can be twisted any which way to prove whatever point anyone wants to prove, I still like to pretend that they are bastions of true … Continue reading →
I just wanted to share a few pieces that ask the good questions – why aren’t the money-thieving crooks getting prosecuted, and just how much are they getting away with? 60 Minutes Asks: ‘Why Aren’t We Prosecuting Wall Street?’ http://occupyamerica.crooksandliars.com//diane-sweet/60-minutes-asks-why-arent-we-prosecuti … Continue reading →