Happy Mother’s Day!

Here’s to all the moms out there!
You are awesome, hardworking people, and you deserve to get more than just one day of recognition.
Cheers, and Happy Mother’s Day!

Eating Healthy –> Baby Boys ???

Once again, I am subjecting you to two of my pet peeves: 1) Crappy cnn.com article and 2) Inane and insulting commentary on a scientific study.
According to this article (nicely titled “Study shows bananas make baby boys”), women who eat more potassium- and calcium-enriched foods and have cereal for breakfast are more likely to have [...]

Quick Hit: Abuse and Polygamy

Although polyamorous relationships are a “hot topic” right now (I’m still not sure how I feel about them–sorry, Dan Savage), I think that we can all agree that this kind of polygamy, based on fear, brainwashing, and physical and emotional abuse cannot be tolerated. Check out this article about a woman who escaped from [...]

Men and Housework

Check out this interesting analysis of how the division of labor within the household has changed (men more likely to spend time caring for children), and how it has not changed (women performing the ‘invisible’ labor of planning parties, making appointments, etc.).
I myself am fascinated by this question, especially given the implications it has on [...]