Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Chat

Posted on Monday, 19 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

So, I think some of you might have heard about that Open Letter? Some stuff was said, some things were arranged, and long story short (too late) a chat was arranged w/ representatives from Feministing so that we could discuss … Continue reading →

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Iraq Veterans Asked to Seek Treatment

Posted on Friday, 16 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

The U.S. Military and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs is asking that troops who were protecting or working in or around the water treatment facility being repaired by the contractor, KBR, seek treatment for possible sodium dichromate exposure, according to … Continue reading →

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It's about time…

Posted on Thursday, 15 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

…that women were on the side of women. This is a great victory in the name of equality. It’s a damned big step. It’s huge. It is something that has been on the minds of women sailors for a long … Continue reading →

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Observed

Posted on Wednesday, 14 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

Perusing the book section at the PX (with mah new CANE!), as we are wont to do, I happened past the religion section, which used to contain all sorts of goodies, and is actually where I found my Pagan Book … Continue reading →

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This Moment's WTF?

Posted on Tuesday, 13 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

When The Kid was born she was 7 lbs and 14 ounces. Not huge by baby standards, really. She was 21 inches long, and had a perfectly round head*. I nursed exclusively until I had my wisdom teeth out after … Continue reading →

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Psst…pass it on!

Posted on Monday, 12 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

FWD/Forward Our new group blog, just getting started, focusing on the intersection of feminism and disability. Also, if you think you would like to contribute, guest, or help out in some capacity, contact us at administrator at disabledfeminists dot com. … Continue reading →

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Congratulations!

Posted on Sunday, 11 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

To the newly expanded family: Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley have adopted a 10 month old baby girl from Korea. Katherine and Josh have named their daughter Nancy Leigh and she will go by the nickname Naleigh. May they be … Continue reading →

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Things I love…

Posted on Thursday, 8 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

see more Lolcats and funny pictures My new cane. OK. I don’t love this exact cane. Not specifically. It is the concept of this cane that I love. This is an idea that I have been struggling with for some … Continue reading →

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Well, I guess the gloves are off…

Posted on Wednesday, 7 October, 2009 by Ouyang Dan

see more Lolcats and funny pictures And, well, I really didn’t feel like spending the spoons on this. I only get so many, and I didn’t think you were worth it when I have a family and appointments and my … Continue reading →