Archive for February, 2010

looking for new digs and need assistance

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2 years ago
by dawn in

It is time to move. The banging from neighbors above and beside me has nearly driven me to madness, and I fear that it is overwhelming me. It’s all I think about. I have submitted complaints to the management, but it has not changed. Perhaps it is me, needing peace and quiet. Since the writing stage of my dissertation is getting closer, I want to move before I embark on it.

I’m looking for a July 1 – July 15 move date. I have family coming to visit in late July/early August and would like to be moved by then.

My preferences:

  • It must be in the Twin Cities area, preferably on the St. Paul side.
  • It must be safe for a single woman (this means certain neighborhoods are out)
  • It must have a garage.
  • I prefer two bedrooms — so I can have an office in which to do my work.
  • I prefer a cottage home, small home, duplex, or the like — NO apartments. I just can’t deal with the noise of apartments.

I think that’s it.

My needs aren’t great. I mostly need the quiet. I find it very hard to sleep or work with so much noise.

If you have any leads, please let me know.

beating a drum

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2 years ago
by dawn in ,

Last week, on The Daily Show, Samantha Bee did a segment on Male Inequality. I laughed. I did. I know, highly insensitive and inappropriate of me.

It reminded me of the men’s movements in the early 90s. Remember Robert Bly? Beating on drums? Heading out into the woods to get back to the basics of being a man?

Fast forward nearly twenty years. Dodge, oh Dodge. You produce a BEAUTIFUL Charger and you have to make it a machine that is indicative of a certain kind of MAN.

Samantha Bee, what would you say to these men? I’m guessing it would be quite similar to what these women say.

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Disclaimer
I don’t think ALL men are like this. I DO think that the media tries to define people of all types and we the public often follow their lead without thinking about it too seriously. Shame on us.

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Addendum
And during the 2010 Winter Olympics, Audi comes out with an “I’ve been told…” ad that addresses this.

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