History: History of the family, especially in relation to the construction of the state and "Nation-State"; Political culture, language and "the political imaginary"; Women's history and transnational narratives.
Non-fiction of all sorts; Story-telling; Feminism (bell hooks and Toni Cade among many others!); Wine (Sigh - dreams of Provence); Cooking (Julia Child is a Goddess); Yoga (it's all you need!); Camping and Hiking(thank God for Arizona!), Conspiracy theories (!), Undermining patriarchy, Pacifism, Fashioning the busts of my favorite historical figures out of glue sticks and Dixie cups, The Defenestration of Prague (1618), Defenestration generally.
Particular loves of mine: Dogs and Cats and Rats, The considered use of language, Flowers, Kids' books, Kind people, Large moving bodies of water(Save the Verde: www.savetheverde.org).
Things that make me sad: Political apathy, Prison, The dynamics of global finance as it currently operates, Industrial Farming and Agribusiness.
Things I haven’t made my mind up about: Political parties, Consumer boycotts, Theism.
Music
Paul Simon, Ani DiFranco, Fertile Ground, Ozo Matli,Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Gil Scott Heron, Eric Bibb, THE PHENOMENAL RUTHIE FOSTER, Jonah Smith, Les Nubians, Cat Stevens, Esthero, Hans Olsen, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Doc Watson, Old Dave Matthews (Before the disaster of 'Everyday'), Big Time Sarah, Indigo Girls, Jill Scott, and NINA FREAKING SIMONE IS MY HERO. The list goes on...
Movies
Adaptation, Shawshank Redemption, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Waiting for Guffman, Little Miss Sunshine, Ma Vie en Rose, Burnt by the Sun, Why We Fight, Mean Girls, But I'm a Cheerleader, The Future of Food, Harold and Maude, The Weather Underground
Television
Gordon Ramsey Kitchen Nightmares (he is actually an amazingly endearing man); Frontline; The Daily Show; American Experience, though I haven't actually watched in in a few years!
...why don't they have a section for radio? (Scott Simon is my Radio Boyfriend).
Books
I'm a big non-fiction reader, but as far as Novels go, I like:
Cannery Row, Grapes of Wrath - Stenibeck,
Herzog-Bellow,
Immortality-Kundera,
Beloved-Morrison,
The Woman who Walked into Doors-Doyle
My top non-fiction picks: Re-Thinking American History in a Global Age; All our Relations; Teaching to Transgress; Peace, Power, Righteousness; Anything Carol Pateman.
I am also a big fan of poetry. Some of my favorite poets include: Jane Kenyon, Jack Gilbert, Gary Snyder, Charles Bukowski, and I am just starting to get into Billy Collins thanks to Holly!
Heroes
Blanche Dubois, Eleanor Roosevelt, and my awesome great grandfather, Alexander Lindsay.
About me: I am a very curious and earnest person and tend to live too much in my head. I love the study of history, especially of political culture. Sometimes I suspect a latent Marxism in myself, but I nonetheless continue to be an avid reader of The Economist. I have a penchant for the ridiculous, aphorisms delight me, and while I’m generally a pretty chill person I can become quite angry at silly things. I delight and despair in the political, and my tastes reflect that (see my books and movies). Lastly, I think dismissing “Old Wives’ Tales” as foolish points to a deeply embedded misogyny in our culture and a closed mind to different ways of knowing…but don’t call me a Pomo!
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Greetings Homo Sapien, If you feel like taking any time off, I'm free in the coming months for any Ruth Lindsay replacement opportunities. This recession is really killing my game.
Hello Ruth Lindsay 1982: You are one lucky bitch to be back in Arizona with your amazing friends, who are, if you don't mind my saying, attractive, intelligent, well-read, and stylish. Though I did hear you yourself are excellent at entertaining and can grill a mean hamburger. As for me, I have been retired to the robot closet at the Obama 2008 Robot Replacement Headquarters for the time being, though I was able to convince my programmers to permit me to check my MySpace finally. Happy summer to you, -RB3
Dear Human Ruth Lindsay, I am glad you appreciate my efforts to replace you while you have been away promoting Obama 2008. However, I am not allowed to accept such solicitations for replacement work outside of my immediate programmers. It would be unruly and spontaneous, and robots are neither unruly or spontaneous. Accepting might also be considered prostitution in the robot world. However, I will propose to my superiors that the move is logical, considering I will be replacing you again, as well as I can promulgate and propagate the good word of Mr. Obama.
Happy Belated Birthday to US. Happy Belated Birthday to US. Happy Belated Birthday to Ruth Lindsay and Ruth-Bot 3000..... Happy Belated Birthday to us.... And many more....
I know that you are fighting the good fight out there, but we sure do miss you here. Last thursday, we stormed the County Board of Supervisors meeting. This afternoon we are hitting Arpaios booksigning, and tonight's an odd Saturday. How are things going on your end?
Yes, the Lentils burgers were fantastic. And how could I forget the worcestershire sauce? I am a robot, which means I have an impecable memory storage database. Also, your friends are- as they say- "bomb ass."
Ah, so you do not do their laundry? That is alright. It is simply how I'm programmed. It helps to make a good first impression when I offer.
