Because it's clear I don't know what I'm talking about when it comes to them.

I'm not sure how anybody could get the idea that King's article "glorifies" Bonds. Am I supposed to pretend that he's not a great baseball player because he's a fool? I don't think that qualifies as glorifying.

Insofar as your point, wasn't that an allegation that came up during his divorce proceedings with his ex-wife after she lost the prenup battle, and, which he subsequently denied during those very same proceedings? I could be wrong but I don't think he's ever been charged with anything. Again, sure he's an ass, but let's not get it twisted.

Although I disagree, that's cool, but, let's not rewrite history about the storm.

It was the biggest snowfall on record and most of it fell well after your 2am Sat night walk home and it was certainly still snowing by 11am the next day. In fact, the snow began falling late Saturday and didn't end until late Sunday. Of course places were open on Saturday night as the snow began to fall but nothing was open on Sunday. While it wasn't tecnically a blizzard, the winds were high and the visibility very poor. Also, all three area airports were closed (1st time since 9/11) so it was a serious situation.

I think your perception might be different because the weekend temperatures were not cold enough to freeze and harden the snow (your powder comment), making it relatively easy to remove, and shortly thereafter, the temperature unusually spiked into the 50s and all of the snow was gone in a few days.

"You have a right to be selfish, but you can't really expect society to give you a break for it."

Just because someone spends their free time pursuing personal interests as opposed to what you smugly consider to be morally or socially superior activities doesn't mean they are selfish.

The real elephant in the room is the fact that for most PEOPLE there is no choice at all.

"The elephant in the room, the thing nobody EVER talks about, is that stay-at-home moms rarely have regrets while working moms do."

You fake elephant above is just another inane salvo in a "war" that doesn't really exist. It's sort of the intellectual equivalent of the old "nobody whishes they worked more on their deathbed" line. Altough it is interesting that you talk about others supposed rationalizations as you rationalize your own choice.

The problem is you're insisting that your "experience" is some sort of hidden truth that is being deined. It is not. Despite your long-winded posing, it is merely your suspect opinion.

The problem is you're insisting that your "experience" led you to some sort of hidden "truth" that is being denied. It is not. Despite your long-winded posing, it is merely your suspect opinion, and again, just another salvo in a silly so-called "war".

"And by the way, every single discussion about working mothers does not have to include the guilt trip laid down about how so many don't have a choice. OF COURSE THAT'S TRUE--that's a given. There really are people with a choice, though, and in fact, this and many recent articles discuss young college grads who do have a choice. It was to and about these women that my comments were addressed."

Btw, this is not just a discussion about working mothers. Of course your comments were addressed to a select group of women. How could they not be? It is hilarious though that you consider pointing out the undeniable fact that most parents (mothers and fathers) don't have a choice is laying down a guilt trip on those who do. Nonsense. It just illustrates how ridiculous this imagined war is in the first place. Although I do find it somewhat telling that the concerns/issues of certain parents (in this case mothers) are endlessly obssesed over while the larger reality tends to be ignored or, in your case, downplayed.

Elaine,

While I disagree with you and think your point is limited to your experience at best, your take on whether a certain aspect of the media's story is accurate (SAHM vs Working Mom regret balance) is besides the point because the premise itself (e.g. "Mommy Wars") is flawed and inaccurate. Since you're familar with Limbaugh you should recognize the tactic.

Elaine,

Cool. Everybody's experience counts. I think we're pretty much on the same page. It's just that I hate to see women get bogged down in this "Mommy Wars" foolishness. It's a divisive distraction that takes the focus off important parenting issues.

I guess you told me. Apparently, we both need to get a fucking hobby or something. Whenever you're ready, feel free to contribute something other than a lame attempt at an insult. If not, oh well....

Heather's right. For now, Doctor Who is so-so at best. Anyway, just because she doesn't like this version of Doctor Who doesn't mean she doesn't like scifi shows in general.

"Or did Peter already try that once and come afoul of Midwestern Chip on Shoulder Syndrome where he was greeted--let me see if I remember the phrase--like the Second Coming of John Starks at a Bulls game?"

Too true.

While it's great that GMU has donned the Cinderella shoes, Billy Packer was right. GMU lost to Hofstra!!! twice in ten days leading up to the tournament. Fortunately for them, Packer's diss allowed them to play with a chip on their shoulders and being in the DC region meant they got to play essentially home games. Also the teams they beat, excepting UConn (who were trying to sleepwalk their way to the Final Four), were a bit overrated. Of the teams left, Florida looks dangerous.

I've been rolling my eyes at the "guard play this time of year" cliche for awhile now. As you point out, most college teams have capable guard play and spot up shooters but they don't have quality low post men.