If you don't know what a MOOC is, you are obviously not in the same career field as I. And no, it's not what causes high and low tide.
MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses) are the latest rage in academia, despite limited research on their effectiveness or usefulness. Yet, I decided to take the plunge and signed up for a class. "How to Change the World" - it seems so, well, world-changing. LOL So far, I've learned about the tragedy of the commons, and specifically this week we've discussed extreme poverty. I am very proud to say that I made an A on my first essay! Perhaps less challenging than the numerous math problems attempted in college, but I am thoroughly enjoying the critical thinking the course has inspired.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
My 7 Deadly Sins
1. I am a pro-choice advocate.
2. I support same-sex marriage.
3. I acknowledge the existence of global warming.
4. I promote stricter gun legislation.
5. I believe in universal health care for all.
6. I fundamentally defend a true and complete separation of religion and state.
7. I enjoy sex.
2. I support same-sex marriage.
3. I acknowledge the existence of global warming.
4. I promote stricter gun legislation.
5. I believe in universal health care for all.
6. I fundamentally defend a true and complete separation of religion and state.
7. I enjoy sex.
Bedrooms
I recently came across an amazing photo collection that depicts the bedrooms in which children live throughout the world. Obviously, the assortment predominantly features children living in undesirable or even sub-human conditions, but I appreciate the homage to those often forgotten. I will warn you that some of the pictures are truly heart-wrenching.
Adventure #35: Wedding Bliss
My.Best.Friend.Got.Married. A part of me still can't truly believe it. We are both 30+ (as you know) and for the longest time, she didn't want to be, married, that is. But then a time came when she did want to be married, and by then, she wondered - is it too late for me? Yet, alas, the future is ever-changing, and my best friend of 15 years is now officially part of a couple.
I could not be happier. Truly. I was not jealous to be a single in a sea of married couples. I was not jealous to be the only single in the bridal party. I was not jealous to see her walk down the aisle toward the man of her dreams. (Though you had better believe that I asked if it was required for me to stand with the other unmarrieds during the bouquet toss! Thankfully, she loves me and let me off the hook.) Instead, I was utterly delighted, for nothing in the world could fill me with more joy than seeing someone so dear to me have the day that she has dreamed of and prayed for, for so many years past.
But in a good faith effort to be transparent, my Lizard was there by my side the entire time. Well, sort of. In actuality, because he was forced to be a part of the bridal party due to his association with me, he was somehow recruited to be a secondary "official" photographer for the wedding. Talk about someone being in his element! The boy was full-blown paparazzi, which created a lot of needed humor during a sometimes stressful event. Props to Lizard boy!
And in honor of the newlyweds: Unconditionally by Katy Perry
I could not be happier. Truly. I was not jealous to be a single in a sea of married couples. I was not jealous to be the only single in the bridal party. I was not jealous to see her walk down the aisle toward the man of her dreams. (Though you had better believe that I asked if it was required for me to stand with the other unmarrieds during the bouquet toss! Thankfully, she loves me and let me off the hook.) Instead, I was utterly delighted, for nothing in the world could fill me with more joy than seeing someone so dear to me have the day that she has dreamed of and prayed for, for so many years past.
But in a good faith effort to be transparent, my Lizard was there by my side the entire time. Well, sort of. In actuality, because he was forced to be a part of the bridal party due to his association with me, he was somehow recruited to be a secondary "official" photographer for the wedding. Talk about someone being in his element! The boy was full-blown paparazzi, which created a lot of needed humor during a sometimes stressful event. Props to Lizard boy!
And in honor of the newlyweds: Unconditionally by Katy Perry
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