Blog | Carsie Blanton Sexual misconduct, affirmative consent, and the dangers of shame and moralism. We are in the midst of a massive reconnoitering of American sexual culture. At the convergence of the Weinstein watershed, the #MeToo movement, and the rapidly-changing standards of sexual negotiation and consent, it has become clear that we are undergoing a sea change. Most of the women I talk to are giddy with delight. But there is also a sense, in some quarters, that this particular reckoning contains within it a kernel of panic, and that the legacy of sex panic in America is long and grotesque. I’ve been reading voraciously for the past couple months, trying to absorb the many competing interpretations of this cultural moment. As an amateur student of sexual culture, history, and law, I can’t help but notice these troubling patterns, and feel obligated to address them. But I am an artist, not a politician. 1) The problem of sexual moralism. Sexual moralism makes two claims: 1. Just ask the Catholic Church!
* She Makes a Home * MyFitnessPal | Advice on weight loss, nutrition, recipes & fitness 'Stay Calm' Serenity Potion 25 drops Lavender … Methow Valley Herbs Manifesto Ideas and principles that I frequently return to. tl;dr: Life has no intrinsic meaning (but meaning is precious) so make some yourself. Do not become attached to any one idea When writing a manifesto, it is important to keep this in mind. See the world from many angles. The world is not perfectly split down any single axis. However, many models working in unison help avoid making bad decisions in edge cases. With many enough angles on the same question, you can see its whole shape. The natural conclusion of this is to have so many fuzzy models working in parallel that they become fully integrated into your thinking and dissolve into a general 'intuition'. Relevant twitter thread: Previously: I used to want to find the one idea that explained everything — this gave me a lower resolution view of the world. There are timeless truths There are timeless truths, many of them sound cliché. Unfortunately they are difficult to learn through reading. I cannot learn from reading aphorisms. Be nice Egoism?
All-In-One Moving Guide: Printables, Checklists to Organize Your Move Moving frequently accompanies some of the biggest moments in life: Setting up your first apartment. Buying your first home. Upsizing. Downsizing. That’s where this Moving Guide comes in. Download (PDF, 2.08MB) Here’s a break down of the Moving Guide: > Change of Address Checklist A handy checklist of all the people, government agencies and businesses you’ll want to inform of your move. > Week-by-Week Moving Timeline A step-by-step master timeline to keep everything and everyone on track. > Moving Company Contact Sheet A dedicated place to jot down notes on potential moving companies, including their estimates and any special services. > Home Inventory Checklist A room-by-room checklist to help you take stock of all the stuff you’re moving. > Printable Moving Labels Home-printable labels to help keep boxes organized and moving helpers on task. > First-Night Tips Tips on settling in your first night, with advice on turning your new place into a home. The act of moving doesn’t have to overwhelm you.
Vitality Junction - Home How to Make Healing Homemade Lip Balm Lips are extremely susceptible to drying out-much more so than other parts of our body, as they are always exposed to the elements, and really have only a thin layer of skin to protect them. This is why we turn to lip balm. By now you’ve probably heard that lip balm dries your lips out, which in turn makes you apply more, and then it turns into an addicting habit that isn’t doing you, or your lips, any favors. That is, to some extent, true. This homemade balm is designed to help seal in moisture and not just dry up and off, but actually sink into your lips. Ingredients: Beeswax, Coconut oil, honey, vitamin e capsules, essential oil (optional). Why Beeswax: Beeswax can act as an emollient (moisturizer) as well as protect your lips from the elements, but the most important role it plays is that it is what gives your lip balm its stiffness and body so that it can be easily transported and applied. You will need… Directions I live in Minnesota. Watch out for… Are you hooked? P.S.
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