"Sensible," again

It occurred to me, belatedly, that "sensible" is an aspect of intelligence. I have no trouble thinking of myself as smart. Maybe it's that I've heard too many people talk about the difference between practical intelligence and more abstract stuff, and thus don't give myself enough credit for the former.

There's also the persistent subtext that "sensible" is the opposite of "exciting" and "attractive," as in "sensible shoes" (not that I'd wear any other kind--but shoes aren't where I want to get my excitement). That probably goes with me thinking "Why does cattitude get to be the crazy uncle, when I'm the sensible aunt?"

"Sensible," again

It occurred to me, belatedly, that "sensible" is an aspect of intelligence. I have no trouble thinking of myself as smart. Maybe it's that I've heard too many people talk about the difference between practical intelligence and more abstract stuff, and thus don't give myself enough credit for the former.

There's also the persistent subtext that "sensible" is the opposite of "exciting" and "attractive," as in "sensible shoes" (not that I'd wear any other kind--but shoes aren't where I want to get my excitement). That probably goes with me thinking "Why does cattitude get to be the crazy uncle, when I'm the sensible aunt?"

GIP

A feminist userpic, which I may also use for other political activism.

GIP

A feminist userpic, which I may also use for other political activism.

Friends

I know a lot of cool people.

jonsinger just sent me email containing a picture of a tree kangaroo, an explanation of why he was sending me a picture of a tree kangaroo, and the suggestion to sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on bacon before cooking it.

Friends

I know a lot of cool people.

jonsinger just sent me email containing a picture of a tree kangaroo, an explanation of why he was sending me a picture of a tree kangaroo, and the suggestion to sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on bacon before cooking it.