Drive-Bys

While we haven't gotten nearly the fearsome amount of snow that was predicted, it's still pretty damned yucky outside. And we're in for more of the same. Oh, joy.
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Dr. Helen asks,

Why do today’s men run from commitment — indefinitely delaying settling down in a marriage they take seriously, and having kids?

Why shouldn't they run from commitment?

Women working towards their own career goals are also delaying settling down and having kids. Women are also taking responsibility for their own fertility, and an increasing number are turning to adoption or insemination if they're ready for children and don't have a man around who is.

And then there's the whole culture of hook-ups and friends with benefits. The old adage about the cow and the milk is true; and it's as true for women as it is for men.

Finally, we have become a culture of instant gratification. If we don't get exactly what we want, when we want it, then it's on to something else. It feels like everything is disposable, including relationships.

I know women are in a far better place educationally and financially than they were in the past, but in getting there so fast, we've taken our eye off the ball when it comes to "family" values.
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The Crankyprof reminds me that it's Chinese New Year.

I always knew I was born in the year of the Dog, but I didn't know I was an Earth Dog (scroll all the way down):

Trustworthiness and dependability make Earth Dogs great leaders. Grounded in reality, their sense of fairness enables Earth Dogs to be supportive of others. They are confident and inspire confidence in others.

Cool beans.
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I snagged this interesting meme from Hammer:

10 signs a book has been written by me

1. The acknowledgements are longer than the first chapter.
2. It's written in a "women's" genre, but guys will find it interesting, too.
3. The female protagonist is over the age of 30 and doesn't act like a stupid teenager.
4. There will be humor, and lots of it.
5. I will leave you hanging at the end of each chapter, and you'll want to come back for more.
6. Too many italicized sentences. So sue me.
7. You'll find enough red herrings to make a satisfying meal.
8. Characters and reputations may get hurt, but nobody dies.
9. The setting will be somewhere or in a world I know a lot about.
10. There will be at least one cat.

Tag. You're it.