So, it turns out a gig of swapfile is what Wordpress needs to not crash SQL all the freaking time. A GIGABYTE.

I was approached today at Ugly Mugs by a reporter for Fox news, who wanted my opinion on some people at the EPA who racked up $20,000 in frivolous purchases at various places, and wante...

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mood: babies! music: The Dividing Cells - Womb With A View

(Or, Hello, world!)

Before reading on, you should be aware that this entry throws anatomical terms around in a somewhat carefree manner, so if the mechanics of childbirth offend you, you might want to pass this one up.

A topic for w...

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I live in Tennessee, a state with a significant population that traditionally identifies heavily with the culture of the southern United States. For instance, along a stretch of Interstate 65 in Nashville there is a terrifying statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general and early lea...

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After my creationism / evolution post, I got to thinking about my homeschooled education, and how it shaped who I am as a person. As I've mentioned quite a few times before, I was homeschooled for most of my school-able life - with the notable exception of one year at a private Christian school. A t...

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(Or, perhaps more accurately, the conflicts inherent in a literal interpretation of the account in Genesis.)

I hope all my Christian friends don't stop speaking to me after this post.

I grew up around Christians teachings and values - don't steal, don't hit your sister, chew with your mouth shut...

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