“Our house was small, and when you grow up with domestic violence in a confined space you learn to gauge, very precisely, the temperature of situations. I knew exactly when the shouting was done and a hand was about to be raised – I also knew exactly when to insert a small body between the fist and her face, a skill no child should ever have to learn. Curiously, I never felt fear for myself and he never struck me, an odd moral imposition that would not allow him to strike a child. The situation was barely tolerable: I witnessed terrible things, which I knew were wrong, but there was nowhere to go for help. Worse, there were those who condoned the abuse. I heard police or ambulancemen, standing in our house, say, “She must have provoked him,” or, “Mrs Stewart, it takes two to make a fight.” They had no idea. The truth is my mother did nothing to deserve the violence she endured. She did not provoke my father, and even if she had, violence is an unacceptable way of dealing with conflict. Violence is a choice a man makes and he alone is responsible for it.”
(via stfuhypocrisy)
How the neighborhoods got their names | Chicago Quirk
Ever wonder how some of Chicago’s neighborhoods got their names? Where did Pilsen come from? This is a good synopsis about all that!
Great Moments in the Life of a Second Year Med Student
- Finding pithy quotes in your textbooks.
- Not dying of extreme boredom.
- Passing Step 1.
Honestly, not a lot of great things about second year. If you can think of any, let me know.
Being a second year med student, this doesn’t inspire me with much confidence. But the gifs more or less cover what happiness does go on.
Greenland’s Ice is Growing Darker
In the past, the bright surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet reflected well over half of the sunlight that fell on it. This reflectiveness helped keep the ice sheet stable, as less absorbed sunlight meant less heating and melting. In the past decade, however, satellites have observed a decrease in Greenland’s reflectiveness. This darker surface now absorbs more sunlight, which accelerates melting.
I saw this and thought it was a gram positive histological slide. Geez. I’m studying too much.
In any case, this is an interesting observation.
Hey guys, I know this is confusing, but it’s really not that confusing. Just know the concepts and the checklist and what I said in lecture. It won’t be that confusing.
-Our pathology professor, trying to quell our nerves before our next exam.
It’s confusing, but it’s not confusing. Thanks. The checklist is basically everything. So just know everything and it won’t be that confusing. But she knows it’s confusing. At least she tried to make an effort.
Bobby Brown | Solar System (by UA MTN)
Shit Chicagoans Say (by ChicagoBacon)
You don’t live in Chicago, you live in SKOKIE!
Tee hee.. vagina building!
best city ever!
I’ve Got His Back! #SOTU #obama #stateoftheunion #yeswecan (Taken with instagram)
Like a boss.
