"Sometimes I'm glad I became a social worker. Other times I wish I had simply become a ninja."

Independence in the Land of Conservatism

I’ve written previously about my brushes with values conflicts in Colorado, so I’ll try not to repeat myself. The simple summary is that I’m a radical, queer-rights-loving, abortion-rights-supporting, sex-positive person…

How to Honeymoon in Style

Cultural stereotypes are one of the most persistent facts of life. No matter where you’ve been, and no matter how true or untrue they may be, the beliefs that Italy…