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Born HIV Free by 2015: A Global Campaign
Written on 26 Aug, 2010 by Julie
When I was pregnant with Tacy, her 20-week ultrasound showed a marker for chromosomal abnormality. On the advice of the maternal fetal medicine specialists, I had an amniocentesis. Two weeks later the results came back: Two X chromosomes and no... (Continue reading)
The Tea Party goes to Washington
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 by Julie
This weekend, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin are hosting a rally at the Lincoln Memorial. It’s going to be a gas — fake tears, dropped g’s, and thousands of sheep who don’t know the first thing about Washington. Thankfully, a Tea... (Continue reading)
The fine line between humor and idiocy
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 by Julie
Concern for my children’s social well-being (and, let’s face it, my own too) may be the primary reason I don’t speak more plainly about my atheism, but it’s certainly not the only reason. I also don’t want to lumped in... (Continue reading)
Did Don Draper do the right thing?
Written on 15 Aug, 2010 by Julie
When I was in college, I was friends with both halves of an engaged couple. He was cheating on her, with people we knew and with people we didn’t. She suspected it, but never fully pursued her suspicions. I wrestled with... (Continue reading)
Bicycles: The latest threat to our Constitution
Written on 10 Aug, 2010 by Julie
Many lessons were drilled into my head as a child. I remember “It’s all relative” and “MYOB” and “Elbows off the table!” quite well. But the one I probably heard most often was “Don’t jump to conclusions.” In retrospect, I ought... (Continue reading)
You better tell that girl to shut up
Written on 15 Jul, 2010 by Julie
“I mean if I ever sat behind myself in a movie or something, I’d probably lean over and tell myself to shut up.” (J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye) I don’t talk in movies. But in conversation, I often... (Continue reading)
Good without God
Written on 28 Jun, 2010 by Julie
At Saturday’s swim meet, both my daughter and I found ourselves in uncomfortable conversations, reluctant to speak honestly. Hers involved religion; mine, both politics and religion. “What happened?” I asked her. “Jack asked me if I believed in God.” “What did you say?” “I... (Continue reading)
Soccer: Tool of the liberal media
Written on 13 Jun, 2010 by Julie
I don’t like soccer. Unlike almost every other kid from my town, I never once played on a soccer team. While our high school soccer games were nearly as popular as football games (and far more popular than basketball or baseball... (Continue reading)
School’s out for summer
Written on 9 Jun, 2010 by Julie
It’s not easy being a parent to free range kids. Sure, it might seem easy – just let them go and trust that they’ll come back, like Crush and Squirt in “Finding Nemo” – but I’m still thinking about them, concerned... (Continue reading)
Young enough to be in the baby pool, young enough to require supervision
Written on 1 Jun, 2010 by Julie
Memorial Day weekend: It’s the same every year; the outdoor pool opens, and my blood pressure jumps thirty points. Our family swims year round – swimming lessons, swim team, triathlon training, and just for fun. We’re the ones who buy swim-n-sport... (Continue reading)
Texans, what do you want?
Written on 18 May, 2010 by Julie
A few months ago, I wrote about the Texas state board of education’s efforts to revise the science and social studies education standards. Last year, the conservative bloc lobbied for the teaching of creationism and intelligent design in science classes.... (Continue reading)
Duck and cover: It’s a Boobquake!
Written on 26 Apr, 2010 by Julie
Oh, those Iranians. Ever since the Shah was booted over 30 years ago, the place has been a mess. From the hostage crisis to the Iran-Iraq War, and from Iran-Contra to their nuclear program, the United States has viewed Iran... (Continue reading)
This post is NSFP
Written on 20 Apr, 2010 by Julie
I was in elementary school when the Valley Girl trend hit. Soon after, my speech was peppered with “like” and “awesome” and “omigod!” which annoyed my parents (especially overuse of “like”), but they managed to tolerate it. Once though, after I... (Continue reading)
