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If you read one thing today, let it be this:

Somehow, what has really become twisted in all this, is that communities who celebrate jokes built on violence, lack of safety, and the pain and degradation of others have been allowed to claim the mantle of “fun”, while communities who say, “We love having fun, socializing, dancing, interacting with other people, and yes, sex…and also rape isn’t funny or cool! You are welcome here, but check that rape garbage at the door” are, at best, characterized as the wet blanket.

No. No more of that. I, you, our communities, this city, have no need of a cleverer rape joke. I’m taking “fun” back. That is the social change we need to see here.

I feel unbelievably fortunate to call the brilliant woman who wrote this piece a friend. She’s not only hilarious, and thoughtful, and smart as a whip, she’s an amazing advocate, and my daughters and I are lucky to have her. So are all of you.

Animal Jar Valentines // made with love

I’m pretty dang pleased with this DIY, if I do say so myself. I made a series of Animal Jar Valentines, filled with Hershey’s kisses and M&Ms to give to friends and my coworkers on Tuesday. They are highly adorable, no?

You can use old glass peanut butter or jam jars. Or for a smaller option, baby food jars would be perfect. You can also go out and purchase small jars like I had to. I found these little ones at Michael’s and used mason jars for the larger option.

Sunny proved to be an expert jar filler. Only occasionally sneaking treats for herself.

James and I had fun brainstorming punny tags to accompany each jar. I bet you can guess what he recommended I use for the Pig (i.e. pork) jars. I reminded him that that might not be so appropriate for my coworkers to receive. So we went with “Be Swine” instead.

These would make adorable party favors, too. I imagine that I’ll be doing this little project again in the not so distant future.

Photos: Courtesy of Ashley Weeks Cart