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Archives for May, 2009
A Circular Life
Posted by Zuska on May 31, 2009 Scientiae wants to know what keeps us moving forward in our science, work, and life. I am not a practicing scientist right now, and I don’t have a job, so I guess this will have to focus on life.
A Word on “Gender Knot” Editions
Posted by Zuska on May 28, 2009 As has been noted, the recent edition of The Gender Knot has been substantially revised and reorganized, and I have been working off a 1997 edition, which is bound to cause some confusion for those of you reading the new edition. I’ve decided, therefore, that for the rest of the book, I am just going…
The Gender Knot: Ch. 1 Discussion – “Where Are We?” Part 1
Posted by Zuska on May 27, 2009 Welcome to our discussion of The Gender Knot by Allan Johnson. This is the first post in the discussion series. We will be discussing Chapter 1 “Where Are We?” You can find all posts connected to this discussion here. I just noted a potential problem. There is an updated edition of the book now available.…
Update on Gender Knot Post Due Today
Posted by Zuska on May 27, 2009 I promised you the first post on The Gender Knot today, and I still plan to get it up today if at all possible. My plan had been to work on it Monday and Tuesday but most of those days I was plagued with headache and it was difficult to concentrate on writing. So, it’s…
Thinking About Speaking Freely
Posted by Zuska on May 24, 2009 Longtime Zuskateers know that one of the reasons I am feel able to speak so freely is that I am not currently employed. Thus, I do not fear an employer’s displeasure with what I might have to say about the sorry state of affairs for women in science and engineering in educational, academic, and workplace…
Comment Problems?
Posted by Zuska on May 22, 2009 UPDATE: There still seem to be some comment problems. Two entries, at least, are missing most of their comments and when I tried to test comment on one of them, the comment landed on another entry. Trying to get it fixed… (10:20 pm Fri. evening) UPDATE: Hopefully the borked comments problem is fixed now. Some…
On Being A Patient
Posted by Zuska on May 22, 2009 In response to my recent post on being mauled by the PA at my annual gyn exam, reader Danimal was moved by my saying this I say if it hurts, you should feel free to yelp. And no doctor or PA should be shushing you. I am ashamed to say that when my PA shushed…
The Chemical Heritage Foundation in Philadelphia
Posted by Zuska on May 22, 2009 Question: Did you know that there are National Historic Chemical Landmarks? Answer: Yes, there are. Question: What did the American Chemical Society declare to be its first National Historic Chemical Landmark, and where can you find it? Answer: “Old Faithful”, a Bakelizer or steam pressure vessel, vintage 1909. Phenol and formaldehyde were hardened at 150…
Shush! This is an Examining Room!
Posted by Zuska on May 21, 2009 It can’t be avoided. Once a year you make the trek to the gynecologist’s office for the annual exam. For various reasons, the whole experience is extremely unpleasant for me, and yet I go, because I try to take care of my health. And hey, I have health insurance! And it pays for the annual…
Read These Lessons For Girls!
Posted by Zuska on May 21, 2009 Everybody needs to read the eight posts on Historiann’s list of Lessons for Girls. I really mean that. Go NOW and read. If you don’t have time for all eight, please at least read about anger. If I wish I had learned one lesson earlier in life, it’s this: it’s okay to be angry, it’s…