People warned me about moving to Portland. Some were concerned that I didn't know what I was getting myself into, that living in this city would change me in ways I didn't anticipate. Turns out they were right. Here are the things they warned me about. 1) Weather. "It rains so much! You'll never be... Continue Reading →
When I was in college, I took a couple of pre-law classes, including Constitutional Law. I was a complete nerd about legal texts, hanging around with my classmates discussing case law and comparative governments. It was the best year of my academic career. I'm no constitutional expert, but I have an interest in the subject.... Continue Reading →
I'm "wife"—I've finished that— That other state— I'm Czar—I'm "Woman" now— It's safer so— How odd the Girl's life looks Behind this soft Eclipse— I think that Earth feels so To folks in Heaven—now— This being comfort—then That other kind—was pain— But why compare? I'm "Wife"! Stop there! --Emily Dickinson Strange poem from a woman... Continue Reading →
Came across the following article today http://www.vox.com/2015/2/10/8013509/comprise-vs-compose detailing the work by one man to edit 50,000 Wikipedia articles to eliminate the use of "comprise" as a synonym for "compose." Here's my favorite line: "Injecting fussy, pointless prescriptivism into your social circle is fine if you happen to enjoy being a pain in the ass." A... Continue Reading →
I've got a confession to make. When I was a teenager, I thought listening to rock music made you do drugs. This wasn't something I learned from my parents, who had no issues with my brothers (and sister? I suppose so) listening to rock, sometimes at ungodly hours and deafening volumes. I grew up hearing... Continue Reading →
Meg Currell 