Comments for Linkadelica

Comment on Multiple Bibliomaniacs by Marianne

Marianne — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:14:13 +0000

A good story, and good on ya for going to the trouble of returning this wonderful book to its rightful home. Karma points aplenty.

I once shoplifted black-with-silver-sparkles nail polish as a young teenager. It was for Irwin.

Comment on Hoopiphany by E

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:53:36 +0000

Hooping does not interest me, but congrats on the new found exercise/stress reliever/hobby!

Comment on Feeling the Burn, Part II by Mars

Mars — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:12:20 +0000

I find this fascinating: “how to nurture positive humanistic values in the absence of a church.” I didn’t grow up in church, though got swept away by Fundamentalism for a couple years in my early teens. These days, I think of nurturing humanistic values in my child as REQUIRING the absence of church! It takes all my energy to keep Veggie Tales and various “entry-level” forms of homophobia, nationalism/imperialism, and sexism out of our house. My parenting will “pass or fail” based on creating the structures that give lessons in what I MYSELF choose for my son to learn — and to avoid the trap of parenting either exactly like my parents OR IN OPPOSITION TO it.

Comment on About The Dena by doxie from D-troit

doxie from D-troit — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:33:37 +0000

We did not meet at lakes of fire but i saw your post on the reflections page…i was one of the organizers (placement/poetry/art..) just wanted to reach out and say be patient little librarian…i know the time is harsh but you can use that degree for so many things other than a library…i know this as i have my MLIS as well! (aka the talking librarian is one of my monikers) Be well be patient and start thinking creatively about that degree!

Comment on About The Dena by Mars

Mars — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:40:39 +0000

Dena, I’m so glad you wrote, and posted that you wrote it (!) so I could get to know you despite your Burn-is Interuptus. You were born the year my only sister was. And when I turn 50, my son will also hit 9 yrs old (and a half…) Guess we have a lot in common. J’s dad, like S’s, is also a poet (although he is totally “academia” and wouldn’t read it publicly if his life depended on it.) I relate in a lessor way to your take on blogging/internet leveling the playing field for many of us. My reasons are different, and I’ll use my own damn blog for that story/stories. I need to stop blogging on other folks’ blogs….

Comment on Feeling the Burn, Part II by Amy:-)

Amy:-) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:36:59 +0000

Well said about the community & culture. I was estatic that the event was kid friendly. I dont like to be excluded and G doesnt either.

Comment on Feeling the Burn, Part II by denalynn2001

denalynn2001 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:34:07 +0000

I don’t care to go naked in public, but I’ll be damned if I need the government to tell me that. In fact, I’d do it just to prove my point. Fashion is fun, though, and I’d just as soon not stick to things.

Comment on Feeling the Burn, Part II by Joe

Joe — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:26:14 +0000

Cool. My attitude towards nudity is that it should be reserved for fighting or f*cking, so I’m sure an event like this would expand the horizons.

Comment on Kaplan’s Embraces the Krazy by Joe

Joe — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:20:46 +0000

I love fireworks shops. Krazy Kaplan doesn’t have as good a selection as Phantom, but he makes up for it in wacky sincerity. Phantom is kind of subdued in comparison.

Comment on Feeling the Burn, Part II by Suzy Kinnen

Suzy Kinnen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:05:33 +0000

I am thrilled that you’ll be making it back next year! I do hope we’ll be able to spend some time around the fire or chill in the shade togetehr next time. you’ll be there for a bit longer.

I’m really pleased by your idea of the Burning Man community as an aid in secular parenting. I’ve been wondering how and where Ryan and I are going to find that bond and energy that many families find in a church environment, and you’ve turned on a lightbulb above my head. Community, sharing, nurturing the earth, individuality, self-reliance, all these are valuable things to instill. Although I suppose that it’s likely that in bringing Amelia to Burning Man events, she’ll occasionally be exposed to things that may be difficult to explain (but hopefully not eyeball searing!), I’m hoping that she’ll come out stronger and more well-rounded for it.