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After the discussion of it on tribe.net, I had to check out the goofy bellydance set that Carolena Nerriccio did for Barnes & Noble. I have to say, it's a good time.

For those of you with a vague, passing interest in dance, it's a passable 15 buck introduction (way cheaper than any other video or class) that you wouldn't feel bad about not using a lot. If you have real ATS training or even (as I do) have the FCBD videos, it's all old stuff, but the CD by itself was worth the cash. And I can pass the DVD on to someone else instead of loaning out my tapes.

Also, the zils, which looked like they were plastic, are actually about on par with the first quasicrap pair of zils I bought a couple of years ago. You could learn with them, which is pretty good for the cost.

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Are any of you lovely Virginians coming to Pro-Choice Lobby Day?

Lobby Days are, honestly, vastly depressing most of the time (hello, Virginia), but I'm feeling like I might have to squeeze out of work this year if I can.

personal aesthetics?

A followup, based on the predominance of people saying they remove hair solely based on "personal aesthetics" in my hair poll.

[Poll #412789]

Explain the logic of your answer in comments, if you'd be so kind.

the year in [book] review

Inspired (as I often am) by snidegrrl's book summary of the year, here are some highlights from my list of books I've read this year. There are times when I read 4-5 books in a week, so I can't even remember everything I've read, let alone everything that was good.

( Books I acquired & didn't finish, but plan to )

( Books I read and loved and will recommend over and over until every one of you has read them )

( Books I finished and more or less liked that you might like, too )

( A book I trashed on the internets that made me want to smack a couple of economists upside the head - Ask Me Why! )

( Books I wanted to like, but was forced to give up on in complete frustration )

( The best chick-lit books I read this year )