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rose_griffes) wrote2010-10-11 08:49 pm
rose_griffes) wrote2010-10-11 08:49 pm
links I like
two random links (related to Mormonism)
Interesting discussion about fictional feminist icons over at Feminist Mormon Housewives. I feel like I should defend Emma Woodhouse (not as a feminist icon, but as a character I enjoy reading about), but I'd have to agree with most of the commenters and say that Elizabeth Bennett should be on the list instead, if we're going to choose an Austen character as a feminist icon. I have a list of authors to try next time I'm at the library thanks to the comments there. (It's not often that there are fandom-related discussions at this site. I might have to comment instead of lurk.)
American atheists, agnostics, Jews and Mormons scored highest on a survey about religious knowledge. I'd be more proud if the questions weren't so easy. (Seriously. Check out the fifteen question version. I got 14 out of 15. Messed up on the Great Awakening. I'm curious what else was on the longer 'official' survey.)
sewing and fashion links:
If you want to try to salvage a boxy, too-big tee-shirt and make it more fit for the female body, check here for tips.
'Mom jeans and the dreaded long butt'--a humorous post about finding jeans that are flattering to the posterior.
Sally (Already Pretty) asks how can we reclaim traditionally feminine dressing?
Yeah, placing this link just after the previous one is a bit ironic, but oh well: You don't have to be pretty.
Cheap and Picky asks does sewing save you money? (probably not if you're skilled at finding clothes at the thrift store, but it's still a good read)
What every crafter needs: the Craft Clock. Hah!
Interesting thoughts on age-appropriate dressing.
I may have linked to this before, but New Dress a Day is worth another visit. Marisa takes one thrifted item of clothing (that cost only a dollar) and does something to make it more attractive--every day for a year.
Interesting discussion about fictional feminist icons over at Feminist Mormon Housewives. I feel like I should defend Emma Woodhouse (not as a feminist icon, but as a character I enjoy reading about), but I'd have to agree with most of the commenters and say that Elizabeth Bennett should be on the list instead, if we're going to choose an Austen character as a feminist icon. I have a list of authors to try next time I'm at the library thanks to the comments there. (It's not often that there are fandom-related discussions at this site. I might have to comment instead of lurk.)
American atheists, agnostics, Jews and Mormons scored highest on a survey about religious knowledge. I'd be more proud if the questions weren't so easy. (Seriously. Check out the fifteen question version. I got 14 out of 15. Messed up on the Great Awakening. I'm curious what else was on the longer 'official' survey.)
sewing and fashion links:
If you want to try to salvage a boxy, too-big tee-shirt and make it more fit for the female body, check here for tips.
'Mom jeans and the dreaded long butt'--a humorous post about finding jeans that are flattering to the posterior.
Sally (Already Pretty) asks how can we reclaim traditionally feminine dressing?
Yeah, placing this link just after the previous one is a bit ironic, but oh well: You don't have to be pretty.
Cheap and Picky asks does sewing save you money? (probably not if you're skilled at finding clothes at the thrift store, but it's still a good read)
What every crafter needs: the Craft Clock. Hah!
Interesting thoughts on age-appropriate dressing.
I may have linked to this before, but New Dress a Day is worth another visit. Marisa takes one thrifted item of clothing (that cost only a dollar) and does something to make it more attractive--every day for a year.