Worth a try! Only ten quid (plus s&h, of course.) Read more

Seriously. It's not like she was...misrepresented? Read more

It does seem like she should have expected the backlash; especially as she has been blogging for a while. Actually I found the vast majority of the comments pretty reasoned and moderate, considering the hot-button nature of the topic. Read more

I really do think that's just what they happen to look like! Read more

Well, the *premise* is that they're boyfriend and girlfriend! Read more

A sheynem dank. Read more

Wow! So much good advice, and such supportive comments. I am sorry to know the number of you suffering from this and other "mystery" ailments — but what a great support network, seriously. And it's heartening to know how many of you (and your loved ones) have continued to lead active, joyful lives in spite of CFS. Read more

I may be especially prickly on the subject because I remember all the kids coming back from vacation with ski tags on their coats which they kept on ALL WINTER. Why?! Hmph. I didn't want to go, anyway. Read more

Oh dear. Read more

That's never inappropriate. Read more

Read it! It's a fun, great read. Read more

I'm not shocked by the "L" — everyone's on best "missed connections" behavior at all times. Read more

Thanks for the perspective! And the really moving accounts: you make a compelling argument for less ham-handed legislation! Read more

Agreed! It's not like it'll suddenly become wildly prevalent..and in any case, it seems like it's mostly dog-owners abusing this, so will the new classification help that much? Read more

This is epic. And very manure is all too apt. Read more

Excellent deduction — it seems to be an elaborate means of rewriting the narrative to suit his perceptions. Read more

I figured, but the "synopsis" construction still makes no sense! Read more

And, really, what reason would be "pure" or "acceptable" enough? The point is, it shouldn't matter! Made me think, and question my own reactions. Read more

I don't think that's really the same as a woman who admits at some length that she has an issue — that goes far beyond mere modesty and that she acknowledges has negatively impacted her life. Read more

Well, at least there's an awareness here, which is more than a lot of people can say... Read more