Meandering Maunderings

I had a lovely long weekend, and got lots of sleep. But apparently it still wasn't enough as I want a nap. *grins* Actually I have just been really tired lately. I'm sleeping well at night, but still wanting naps- it's just weird. Perhaps due to my iron levels being really loooow... I've been 'prescribed' an OTC iron pill- and actually found it at the pharmacy last week (when I was filling hubby's surgery prescriptions). It's neat, U of M has this surgical center off Plymouth Rd, far from the larger U of M hospital. This one is strictly for outpatient procedures. They also have a pharmacy- so while hubby was in recovery, and I had to wait for EVER (well, it felt like it) I got his meds filled, and got my iron pills. Here's hoping they kick in soon.

So the weekend, slept, hubby had to work Friday and Saturday nights, bleah. Had a GREAT idea for a story, so now I'm trying to get my brain wrapped around a short story that can serve for part 1. The idea came from a really detailed dream, and was actually part 2. I'm really quite excited about this one. A very nice feeling.

Also, got many, many photos scanned in for this weekend's 'parent's 40th anniversary' party. Woot! Now to arrange them all, and maybe get creative with music and burning to DVD. We shall see. I know the Mac CAN do it, it's just a matter of me figuring out how to TELL it to do what I want. Hopefully this works.

Meant to go shopping over the weekend, this didn't happen. Did walk Kyle lots, and ran into an absolutely adorable Australian Shepherd puppy. Her name is Shelby and she wanted to play with Kyle, but he was a leeetle too aggressive for her. Maybe when she's bigger. ;) Her owner was neat though, and wasn't concerned when Kyle accidentally stepped on the little one and made her whine. I was embarrassed though... Though, at least the stepping on her was an accident and he didn't really attack her, that would have been bad. She was just so little! Very cute.

Not much else going on. Off to lunch in a bit- can't go home and get snuggles today though. :( Hubby has class (Work required) from 8am-12pm, and then has to work tonight. Poor guy. He'll need all the sleep he can get. So no lunch for the two of us (together).

So how ya'll doin'? Hope things are going well.



Last but not least, Dragons for you to ignore, or click at your pleasure.

In my opinion.

First off- women are becoming stereo typical men. Hear me out. The butt kicking thing is cool. The “OMG EMOTIONS!! NO!!!” Freak out is not cool. Why is it that when you have a physically strong female character she has to be totally afraid of her own emotions? It's like sex is fine, except when emotions are involved. Or there is no sex because the woman is so paralyzed by herself, and so locked into being macho that she can't be open and express how she feels. But this usually leads to #2 below. Before I get to that though, this strength of body, weak in emotions, thing seems to be a harkening to the ‘men’ of old. These male characters were great testimonies to physical strength, but weren’t allowed to discuss their emotions. So came a shift, in writing and society, wherein men were supposed to talk about their emotions, but didn’t seem comfortable with them. This is what happens with the rules change. Now authors are putting female characters into this position, with the same uncomfortable result.

Secondly- domination. Sure, there are some women out there who like to be dominated, told what to do, etc. I'm not like that, it makes me cranky. So for once I would really like to see an equal relationship. I'm getting so sick of these female characters that can only go for men that can kick their asses. As if the authors are telling us “women really need/want to be dominated, even if they don’t know it,” and that we can't be happy in a relationship with our equal.

If a woman has power- the man has more. Simple, basic rule that’s infecting Urban Fantasy (among other areas).

( Rant Cut for Kindness )


What this boils down to, for me, is the message that comes across.

Women will never be the equal to a man.

Women may be strong, but men are always stronger.

Women do not want an equal partner, they want/need a more powerful man.

Women want/need a man to force them to enjoy sex, if only because she can’t admit she wants him- for whatever reason, and he knows that she really does (or knows he can make her enjoy it).


I don’t like the message, and I refuse to accept the ‘truth’ of it.



Note- I am not blaming men, or trying to make a man vs. woman thing.

As of Tuesday Night. Shoulda posted then, didn't. Story is of course, not actually done. I will finish, I've promised.

For all you lovelies- I will be around on Yahoo! tonight, but probably not until later- hubby's home till 11 so I want to spend some time with him. Once I put him down for a nap I'll come play online. ;)

Oh yeah... for the new people around here, and those in the writing interest area. I have a writing journal (that's generally neglected) under the name sashegrey. It's friends-only, but I add back those who add me. :)