By Pixie Disclaimer: Please note this says “modern feminism.” I obviously respect the women who fought for the right to vote, work, and do all the things that we women, today, do, without thought. It would be quite the world without them and they did us all a great service. But feminism served its purpose… Continue reading The Other “F” Word: The Argument Against Modern Feminism
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From Fake Names on Facebook to Real Names in Public: Alternative Control on What’s in a Name
Juliet told Romeo that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet — but it was ultimately the lovers’ last names that led them to their tragic demise. (Or was it their teenage stupidity? Social constructs? Well, whatever…) In our modern world, names are almost inescapable. Identity theft lurks in every unshredded piece… Continue reading From Fake Names on Facebook to Real Names in Public: Alternative Control on What’s in a Name
Just Say No to Bad Manners
“Hell is other people.” – Jean-Paul Sartre People can be crass, thoughtless, and tactless. Perhaps they’re simply unaware of how their comments impact others. Maybe it’s passive-aggressive hostility, or maybe plain stupidity. The contributors at Alternative Control are feeling the need to share some of these everyday gems. How do you respond to these… Continue reading Just Say No to Bad Manners
Spherical: Communicating through Rant
by Elizabeth E. George What we are about to do is attempt a communication. The only thing is that your response can only be vaguely anticipated, based on what I choose to render to you. It is at that point that you have the choice to do what you wish with what I have presented.… Continue reading Spherical: Communicating through Rant
I Like Them Hard and Old (It’s A Book Rant, Stupid!)
So, I’m officially playing the part of a Victorian housewife here, reviewing a set of books that came out at least 140 years ago. I’m also going to play the part of a tunic-wearing Ancient Greek politician, reviewing books that came out when the world was run by inanimate objects personified by other tunic-wearing individuals…with… Continue reading I Like Them Hard and Old (It’s A Book Rant, Stupid!)
The Shape of the Rant
By Elizabeth E. George Clutching your second cup of morning roast — extra bold — you meander to your computer to check your inbox. Remnants of last night’s dreams slowly blur into a more black and white still of early morning. Nothing profound is ever found in the spam box, you say as the steam… Continue reading The Shape of the Rant
The Death of Waiting Patiently
There was once a time when children survived long car rides by counting license plates and pestering their siblings. There was also a time when banking was done at banks. There was even a time when the routines of daily life, like standing in line at the grocery store or waiting for the check… Continue reading The Death of Waiting Patiently