In which I write about my evening as though it appeared in a social column: Librarians-turned-Software-Goons Sarah Dilling and Erica Olsen spent the evening discussing religion, the raising of rhetorically skilled children, and workplace mentoring this evening over mojitos at local bistro Luna Park. Rumor has it that the field…

A friend is going through this. She needs legal advice and low-income resources. Here’s the best of what I’ve found: WomensLaw.org – Incredibly clear and useful site with an excellent FAQ, state-by-state help, info on shelters, courthouse locations, legal forms, advice. Battered Women’s Justice Project – Contact list for state…

I have a life-threatening peanut allergy. My lungs fill up and my throat closes and WOW are nuts a bad thing. Which is why I want these vinyl “No Peanuts” stickers by Jeeto. Chuck and I have been trying to translate the word “peanut” into 30 languages whenever we go…

Current TV has a segment called “Target Women” that I absolutely love. In this episode, Sarah Haskins, who is frikking hilarious, introduces us to the helpful and empowering phenomenon known as Wedding Television. She gently mocks shows like Bridezilla, Rich bride Poor bride, Platinum brides, and other affronts to sanity….