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September 2012
66 posts
So yesterday I got a beer with a bloke named Evan Wantland and I mentioned your interview on WTFPod, which my dad had sent me, and Evan was like "Oh yeah, I taught her. She's great." And so it seems we both possess BAs in creative writing from Warren Wilson College and are former students of Dr. Wantland. My degree is only eight months old, so I would appreciate it, oh wise and successful one, if you could tell me what the fuck one does with a creative writing degree from Warren Wilson. Thanks!
Fabulous! Well, you do whatever the fuck you want, is what happens. You got a liberal arts degree, meaning you essentially got the key to the Kingdom of People With College Degrees. Opportunities await you in said kingdom that would not be available to you if you didn’t have a degree. However, you’re going to have to chase them down and possibly go through more schooling or at the very least more job training in order to get them. I highly suggest checking out the AmeriCorps program or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, the Peace Corps program. My understanding is that Teach for America sucks and you get no professional support, so I’d avoid that. But there are other programs that offer a ton of incredible work experience.
Don’t go to grad school unless you definitely need that degree to achieve a particular career goal. Otherwise, the financial burden and time commitment aren’t worth it.
Best of luck to you, freshly minted WWC product! And yeah, Evan Wantland kicks ass.
Will there be a support group for people who can't face the fact that SAOHA, the best podcast on the internet, is ending? I almost don't want to listen to the remaining episodes, it bummed me out so much. Will you be doing any new (solo?) podcasts from Lala land?
Awww, thank you! Well, I’m trying to cook up some new podcastery for when I’m in Los Angeles, and Marcus will be continuing the podcast with a new ladyhost, so I hope you’ll tune in to SAOHA and also to whatever the hell I come up with! xoxo
Hello! I frequent an amazing toy store and over time have grown to admire the guy who works there. He's always very friendly,unlike many of his employees, and just seems so great. Basically, I would love for him to my friend and I have no clue how to do that. How can I try to make him my friend?
Just keep talking to the fellow, and eventually ask if he wants to get coffee sometime (or go to a ballgame, or whatever seems right.)
Do you know of any spots in the DC/VA/MD area that are known for hosting BDSM events or catering to BDSM couples? Friend and I are looking for a new hangout. Your help is appreciated :D
I actually don’t, but I know there are websites where you can find this sort of thing. If ever there were a BDSM town, it’s DC.
August 2012
11 posts
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Are you gay? Can we be gay for each other? Serious inquiries.
I am not a gay, although I admire their work. But I reserve the right to decide to be gay at any point, so maybe it could work!
Need advice here. I broke up with my ex 3-4 months ago, but I was out of the country at the time, so I couldn't return his stuff right away. Now we're in the same city again, but I don't wanna see him at all. I really hurt him (I cheated), he really hurt me (he was extremely depressed, but still)... it's just a bad situation. Am I a coward for wanting to just mail him his stuff and be done with it? Should I suck it up and schedule a meeting?
Just mail it, girl. There’s no reason to reopen the wound unless absolutely necessary. You can see him one day if you are ready to see him again. And if you aren’t ready and don’t want to see him again, there’s no need. Long-distance relationships are the worst. You’re a human, not the devil. Don’t beat yourself up too hard. And read this: http://www.xojane.com/entertainment/defense-kristen-stewart
July 2012
33 posts
“Romney’s remarks are only going to increase his donations. I doubt he’s got any Palestinian supporters going, ‘Shit. He let us down.’”
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“Remember being 22? Or 16? Or 30? Or 55? Remember being human? Remember fucking up and feeling shitty without the pressure of thousands of camera lenses and blogs and millions upon millions of human eyeballs trained upon your every move? I know Kristen Stewart chose a high-profile life and that paparazzi come along with the movie staaaaah territory. I know there are people who suffer far more for their (perceived) sins of the flesh. But man, do I feel bad for the kid. I get that’s she’s a grownass bish, but most people I know (myself included) were emotionally undeveloped fetuses at her age, and I doubt she’s a more evolved specimen.”
—In Defense of Kristen Stewart
My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman reads Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130
My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun;
Coral is far more red than her lips’ red;
If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun;
If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.
I have seen roses damask’d, red and white,
But no such roses see I in her cheeks;
And in some perfumes is there more delight
Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks.
I love to hear her speak, yet well I know
That music hath a far more pleasing sound;
I grant I never saw a goddess go;
My mistress, when she walks, treads on the ground:
And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare
As any she belied with false compare.
OH MY SWEET GOD
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“Anyone who identifies as an ‘ist’ is going to be hypersensitive about some topics. Some feminists are narrow-minded, uptight, and unfamiliar with the concept of laughing at themselves. Louis C.K. hit on something wonderful later in the interview when he talked about how this whole discussion taught him about how the threat of rape feels so omnipresent for many women. This is a guy who regularly agonizes onstage about bringing up two daughters, and does so in a poignant and hilarious fashion. I think he wasn’t specific enough. Regular mainline feminists aren’t the problem. Radical feminists are enemies of comedians, because radicalism of any kind has no sense of humor about itself. Throwing Louis C.K. out in the cold with Daniel Tosh is like tossing a Ming vase out with the old Tupperware.”
—Me, talkin’ bout stuff in The Daily Beast
Is it possible to fall in love with someone simply by listening to them on a podcast? Loved your interview on WTF, funny and informative.
Thanks for listening! I’m a real pain in the ass sometimes, so don’t be fooled by my soothing voice. :) But really, I appreciate you writing.
THE MOON: The Moon: 71st Show →
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Sometimes things aren’t as they seem.
What at first looks like a rat may turn out to be a fashionably small dog, or vice versa. A woman with interesting tattoos may turn out to be a man with an interesting penis. The coolest night of the year may fall smack in the middle of the…
Not so much a question as a plea for you to create an RSS feed of your podcast so people who don't use iTunes (android users) can listen. Or if this exists, to make it more visible.
Well you can always head on over to CaveComedyRadio.com and listen there…thank you for listening!
Greta Throws Like A Girl: Battle Lines Drawn →
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About 5 weeks ago, cancer declared war on me - thyroid cancer, papillary to be specific. If any of you are familiar with this — as statistics say an alarming number of you are — you know that this is the “good kind.” Curable. So I plan on beating it. Actually, I plan on kicking its ass. Because…
WTF with Marc Maron: Sara Benincasa →
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Go ahead and give it a listen, kitten.
Bi male-after having a crush on a bi male friend for 2 months and trying to act on it for the first time, he kissed me when drunk, then 2 days later they kissed me again a lot more while quite high. A week later they said they were off their head and I was a nice guy, but etc. They will be away for the summer, and I want to try and keep a "door slightly ajar" policy for when they're back-not shutting off the possibility of a relationship, but putting the ball in their court. Could this work?
It cooooould but he’ll have to come to you, not vice versa. Clearly, this guy is hesitant for some reason, and you’ve got to respect his space.
I just want to say that I love you. Your book helped me so much, it's unbelievable. Sometimes I bring it in my purse just because it makes me feel better. I've written to you before about my agoraphobia & I still can't thank you enough for your response. I love how "Satellite" was your "safe" song. I thought I was weird because I have one too. Oddly enough it's called "Agoraphobia" by Deerhunter <3 I hope to meet you so you can sign my book & I can give you a big hug!
Thanks so much, hon! Your hair is fucking fabulous, BTW. If you want to email your home address to sara@sarabenincasa.com, I can always sign a funky homemade bookplate that you can glue inside the book! xoxo
Please check out my tumblr - it's entirely dedicated to Mitt Romney wearing jeans. If you like what you see, please share/reblog/tweet/spread the word. Thanks! Love the blog!
There is no way I can’t support this.
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