In case my little sisters read this, I want first to say thanks, because they sent me homemade gingersnaps. They're luscious; I shared them around my dorm wing this morning.

Today, I think I shall forget the philosophical and the funny for a bit and talk about life. We at my school have something called the "Liberty Ball" tomorrow evening. My roommates and I have been preparing for this. It involves all sorts of things that guys would never imagine, such as tan lines and hairstyles and other stuff, like, "Ooh, I've lost a few pounds - now I really have to attach straps to my gown." No, for guys it's easy. Put a little gel in their hair and toss on a suit and they're ready to go.

Further, a guy at this (Christian) school recently sent around a very nice and thought-provoking email encouraging us females to be modest. It was written from a very guy point of view, meaning that it said basically, "You don't need to pile scoops of makeup onto your face and spend hours doing your hair because you are desperately trying to snag a guy! Further, dress modestly."
I knew what he was trying to say, but it caused me a bit of consternation at first. I own a lovely, modest, strapless gown that I was already intending to add straps to, though really it doesn't need them too much. For a second I looked at it and thought, "I should buy a burlap sack and a veil, don them ten minutes before the dance, and go like that."
Then I thought, "Oh, whatever, there's nothing evil about wanting to be pretty one night out of 365!" So I saved the email to read later and went with my roommate to Wal-Mart to buy ribbon for dress straps.

I'm sorry, however, but I can't keep away from humor. Today at lunch some friends and I were discussing dwarf tossing, because a couple of upperclassmen had left sheets on the dining hall trays that advertised their spoof platform for the upcoming student body presidential elections. One of the items banned dwarf tossing. So after lunch, I went looking for data on this wonderful sport.

Turns out that Ontario, Canada tried to pass a bill banning this sport. Further, in September of 2002, a French ban on dwarf tossing caused one dwarf to protest. He lost his case before a UN human rights committee. It determined it violated human dignity.

Actually, it's surprising how many dwarves have sued and lost over this sport. My favorite quote in one article says, "I suggest there are plenty of other ways for him to make a fool out of himself that are legal. I suggest he take advantage of those."

This is a strange world.  ¶ 1:22 PM