Here's the thing...

Language has a way of changing...a lot of times without the speakers realizing it. This is something that I've been warning people I'm going to blog about and here it is.

The term "Lady"

A sign of respect? Lets take a look.

Of the time a "Lady" was seen by society of as a woman of a wealthy family, that listened to her male relatives, and followed the rules of society of the time. Victorian society...

I'm not sure why this is a term of respect now. This label (that both men and women apply to women) does not seem like much of a complement to me. Human property that was traded between families in exchange for money, property, and/or favors. Then made to bear children (most likely till death) and at the mercy of the males around her. Any lustful thoughts were claimed to be brought on by the women, and the "innocent" male just unable to control himself CLEARLY a victim. She was then hid away in a convent, sent away, or killed to maintain the honor of the family.

This seems to be a label that marks women's past enslavement. Why shouldn't it be seen in the same way people view "the 'N' word"? Why is it used as a way to flatter women? Or as a way to imply little worth?

For me there is no "bad" word. The meaning that the particular culture PLACES on the word is usually the issue. This word's meaning has never been a complement, it has been a weight, brand, and cage. To me that is an insult.

If you don't feel this way and you get your jollies off by getting this...term...applied to you...fine by me you are welcome to it. But for those who see this and go "...never looked at it that way before..." let me know what you think. (male or female)

Retro Spec Makes One Trip...

In my family (like I'm guessing most others) like to tell stories of the past. Stories of funny things kids say, embarrassing concerts *pictures optional*, and ESPECIALLY instances of misbehaving. My father tells one in particular that applies to my sister and I. I have unOfficially dubbed this the Peanut Butter Fiasco.

I'm not sure of the ages but I'm pretty sure both of use were in the single age digits, because our parents were still together. Dad claims that he found a peanut butter jar that had been eaten out of. He claims that he called us both to him and asked who the guilty party was. Of course we both denied our involvement. The story continues with an ultimatum, he spanks both of until he got the truth.

A pause here to point something out. I'd've eaten PB&J, or peanut butter cookies but paste from the jar was not and IS NOT appealing to me.

I don't remember how many rotations it took for the truth to come out. All I personally remember of this event is that I couldn't stop what was happening. I told the truth and was punished for it. If I would have lied it would have gotten worse. The only person that could stop my torment was the person who instigated the entire episode. Not a happy feeling.

Dad's whole point to this story was that he was so disappointed in her. Not that she did something she wasn't suppose to, but that she let me get punished for something she did.

This event pop-ed into my head today after work. After that the mental trains jumped all around. Nature vs Nurture... psychology...scaffolding...swing sets...poloroid cameras...batteries...Lappy...Blog... then to this post. (All the ... are the mental leaps that got me to the typed words but were too quick to remember GOT to love A.D.D. in all its glory)  I wondered about one of the saying that I heard around the education field. "Everything you need to know in life you learn in kindergarten" I don't know who learned what where...but I hope all parties have learned better methods since.

Happy 1st Blog Post of the New Year ^>^

The Time Has Come

Tis the New Year and time for the blogging to continue!

Hiatus is over ya'll so if you haven't caught up well...that makes me sad. Tho I've had more ideas on how to tweak some of the older stories and there are some new ones in the works. So feel free to go thru the archives...edited things will have * by the name. I have missed blogging...

Make it a New Year resolution to leave comments ^>^

Because I Can

For those of you who share cyber space with me you know I read web comics.  I habitually check some of the gem's I've discovered on the internet from the site www.topwebcomics.com There are some who I have sent links to to check out a few that I believe would interest you. Right now I want to talk about one of my all time favorites. 

A Girl and Her Fed

Now I ran across this comic and started reading it because of the strange type of art work it used. The main character didn't have any eyes, and not all the lines meet up on the black and grey sheet. The story then drew me  in because these nameless characters were involved in shenanigans that were funny and intelligent. Ya there are the typical low brow jokes, but the mixture of what the artist does is stunning. 

The art work has changed since then. Color, higher detailed sets as well as characters, but the mood and flow of the work hasn't changed. Politics, romance, cyborgs, and mutant marsupials...don't forget the ghosts. Sound bad? Naw its awesome!

http://www.agirlandherfed.com/1.1.html Give it a peek and let me know what ya think ^>^

Why I'm not a good role model...

I was surprised to discover that I was volunteered to supervise a group of church kids at a party...I have yet to be asked if I am free to do so...

During the time with 5 teenagers and my poor co-supervisor I learned somethings.
1. I don't miss high school even tho the drama flows just as deep irl
2. If cookies are promised I can censor myself (for a while or till I forget)
3. Large vocabularies can be used for evil.
4. Games where the point is to make up answers are how I became aware of the previous lines

This was learned by the board game Things...Example: Things that shouldn't be titles of children's books...I came up with:

My Funny Uncle Willy

Things Forks Go In

Drinks Under Sinks

Candy Behind Mirrors

Touches in the Dark

So the night wasn't a total bust...got more books to add to my already long reading list, free food, discovered a game losing webpage, and got to see my dog attack someone 5times bigger then her....and take them DOWN!

Hello All!

You might have noticed the lack of posting...there are some reasons for that.

One: LOTS of papers at the end of school
Two: Work taking up times between classes
Three: WoW's new class/race combinations
Four: I like sleep
Five: Other people who say they want to read my blog but have one or more of the above mentions and i'd like to get comments on what I have up already. Most of the people who I've asked to read are in school in some way or form.
                                       ~SO~

Short hiatus for them to catch up and post/call/respond. It also gives me some time to come up with more ideas... If something does strike my fancy I'll post, but as for now feel free to scroll back and read up. I like feed-back ^>^

Something I found...

Going thru the notes on my Ipod today I found something that i wrote 71 days ago. "If we want what we can't have does the strength of the desire relate to how out of reach said item is?"

I'm not sure what I was thinking about at the time of writing this, but i do know what I thought after rediscovering  it.  "Oh snap! That's good!"

I also have decided that i can not call myself a Word Smith. I have not created (on purpose) a work that would propel me into the world of author-dome. So until I have honed my skills and mastered the techniques of my chosen profession I am but an apprentice. I hope you enjoy my progress (or possible lack-of-progress) and assist me in my training.

For those masters that have assisted me so far you have my deepest thanks...and my apologies.