Another unfortunate hit to our beloved Greta Christina: I have some more news of the crappy variety. It’s not as alarming as it’s going to sound: it’s probably going to be fine in the long run, and even in the medium run. So even though your first reaction may be alarm, try to not go there if you can avoid it. But I want to fill you in. And I’m going to ask you for some help. The bad news is that I was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer. I got the initial biopsy results Saturday, … [Read more...]
UnJeeped Comrade Conveys Thanks
July 7, 2012 By 5 Comments
Former "desert warrior" Chris Clarke expressed a hasty thanks today as he jetted off to the Caribbean trailing large-denomination bills and a mysterious white powder. Thanks to the generosity of all those who donated, Chris was at last able to ditch the desert schtick and buy an island resort, which he is converting into what he referred to as "a safe haven for women struggling with a pole-dancing addiction." But seriously: For those late on the scene, Chris Clarke, blogger, writer, feminist, … [Read more...]
Desert Warrior Seeks Millionaire. Sort Of.
July 4, 2012 By 19 Comments
I doubt he would ask for help. In fact, presented with this piece, I expect to hear from him, and I’m about half convinced he will be annoyed or embarrassed and ask me to take down the post. (And then, crap, I will have to decide whether to honor his wishes in what really is a personal matter, or ... you know, help him against his will.) But ... I have this friend. He’s a distant friend, an Internet friend, someone I’ve met in person only once. But he’s a Friend, with a capital-F, … [Read more...]
13: Blogathan for Secular Student Alliance!
June 16, 2012 By 9 Comments
Okay, here's where I shock and dismay many of you. The part where you'll say "I don't agree! My experience is different! You're just wrong!" But I want you to think about this. It's something that's bothered me for years and years, something I think matters — a little detail of compassion that few of us ever think about, but that disturbs me greatly. … [Read more...]
12: Blogathan for Secular Student Alliance!
June 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
The End. Except it's not yet 2 p.m. is it? Seems my math, from my original promise to blog from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., was faulty. I figured on 12 posts, but that span of time actually requires 13. While I'm thinking about that, look at this picture. It was taken right here in Upstate New York, near Schenectady. Click to embiggen. (BTW, there are more Hank Fox photos on my Flickr site.) … [Read more...]
11: Blogathan for Secular Student Alliance!
June 16, 2012 By 5 Comments
Non-Readers I have old friends in Texas who have never read a whole book in their entire lives. I'm not kidding. And it sort of horrifies me, you know? I’m not whacking at them, particularly, but ... the type. … [Read more...]
10: Blogathan for Secular Student Alliance!
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Note to a Young Atheist If you’re on the journey of freethought and you’re “out” about it, in full view of your religious family and peers, it’s likely you’re going to go through a fairly rough road at some point. … [Read more...]
9: Blogathan for Secular Student Alliance!
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Bring Out Your Dead! As you get older, there’s a catalog that starts to form in your head – the roster of your beloved dead. I have Ranger the Valiant Warrior, Tito the Mighty Hunter, my old cowboy friend Tom and now my Dad, Dan Farris. And man, for me that’s a long list. Even one would be too much. … [Read more...]
8: Blogathan for Secular Student Alliance!
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Dad and Self Worth I can definitely say that my dad, Dan Farris, helped teach me that I mattered. That each of us individuals matter. No matter what other people say, you’re not nothing. … [Read more...]
7: Blogathan for Secular Student Alliance!
June 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Love and Gods Religious people often talk about love in religious terms, asserting that you couldn't even have love, or feel love, or express love, without first believing in their God. But love was around long before religion. … [Read more...]
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