Further proof that “normal” is overrated

I would like to thank the members of the school board of Granite City High School for banning William Carruba from wearing a kilt to his prom because it’s “not normal.” Nevermind that such an outfit is entirely normal in another First World Country, but I digress.

While you’re at it, please ensure that students of Middle Eastern descent do not wear saris, and that students of African descent do not wear tribal elements or motifs.

In fact, why not have all students attend their prom in button down white oxford shirts and khakis? Let’s just nip that pesky individualism right in the bud. </sarcasm>

Is it a requirement to be an asshole to be on a school board? How about an asshole AND an ignoramous to be a principal? I’m looking at you, Jim Greenwald, and your alleged insinuations that wearing a kilt isn’t manly. If you did indeed say any such a thing, then I strongly encourage you to stop commenting on topics about which you lack education.

I’m sad that William Carruba backed down and agreed to wear pants. But reading through that article and seeing what students have fought for and won encourages me. These kids will replace people like Jim Greenwald and those school board members someday soon.

Reenforcing the notion that beauty is pain

I am really loving this style of desk right now, at least, in pictures:

I’ve not been out furniture shopping so I haven’t been able to sit down at this kind of desk, but I feel like I would constantly have bruises on my legs from smacking my shins or knees against that bar running across the bottom, joining the legs from each side together.

But perhaps I should be looking at that bar as a built in footrest.

I’m just here to send you somewhere else.

Miss Zoot just wrote a fantastic post that I think every blogger, popular or not, needs to go read right now.

Why do I care? Because I really like you and I want you to make a comment directly to me.

I’m not sure if you think about it this way, which is why I wanted you to know that your readers do. Maybe we’ve commented on your blog (Not me, because I never comment anywhere) or maybe we’ve emailed you. Maybe we’ve sent you a tweet or “Liked” something of yours on Facebook. Either way – we probably read (and enjoy) almost every word you write. And chances are, you’ve never responded to us. Because you are very popular and busy and we TOTALLY GET THAT.

But when you take a moment to address a hater? It hurts my feelings because they don’t deserve your attention. They’ve done nothing to earn a response from you. Especially not compared to your fans which I’m certain are in greater quantities than your detractors.