Thought for the day

I’ve discovered that wearing a bra makes me a far more productive student. Even if I’m lolling about in my PJ’s, tucked deep into my covers as I type away on my laptop, there’s just something about having to put on a bra that’s all, “Bitch, get back in the kitchen.” And yes, I did go there. [...]

It’s a break, not a break-up

Let it be stated for the record that I’m tired of writing. And having an opinion. And analysis. And writing. And analysis. Did mention how exhausted I am by analysis and writing? Please note: when I see you in Atlanta, if I’ve become mute and uninteresting, know that I’ll be myself again soon. I’ve decided [...]

Da-na-na-na-na, da-na-na-na-na

Finally! My chance to run up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum and pump my fists at the sky to the tune of Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now,” all while wearing a sweaty grey sweatsuit. Yes, peaches, I’m going to Philly! I just found out that my poster abstract was accepted at the Human [...]

Tucson’s Real Men of Genius

Sometimes I feel like a wicked shrew. Sometimes I just think I appreciate sick humor. Tonight feels like the latter. Something a friend told me, combined with a stressful weekend and the inappropriate behavior of several men has now led me to this. I give you, dear friends, my own contributions to the long-defunct Bud Light Real [...]

Gratitude

Late last night, when I was finishing the medical anthropology paper that was due today, my friend, neighbor, and fellow med anth student Julie came and tapped on my door. On her face was a look that said “I cannot possibly write another word without doing someone bodily harm or else consuming the entire contents of my [...]

You know you’ve been writing too long

When you swear TO ALMIGHTY GOD that, despite what Microsoft Word keeps telling you, “implifications” is too a real. Yes, it is. Yeah, huh. Shut up, stupid red squiggly lines.   Let’s see here, Mr. Webster, what say you? I…Im…Imp….What? No implification? But. But. it is SO the correct word for the state of [...]