Barbara Dunlap
@elfsocks.bsky.social
Fighting for girls & women & their sacred selves | Chaos Muppet | UMC Deacon |
Wow. That is both horrifying and unsurprising.
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Wow. That is both horrifying and unsurprising.
Especially in school restrooms--not just in the nurse's office! Kids shouldn't have to get a pass to the nurse, walking past several restrooms along the way there, just to get a pad.
October 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Especially in school restrooms--not just in the nurse's office! Kids shouldn't have to get a pass to the nurse, walking past several restrooms along the way there, just to get a pad.
To be fair, those did radicalize me. Deeper into Methonerdery.
October 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
To be fair, those did radicalize me. Deeper into Methonerdery.
Yeah, just like all the Mary adoration in the Catholic Church (which I love!), but that doesn’t stop them. Who knows? Maybe it’s because we ordain women?
October 17, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Yeah, just like all the Mary adoration in the Catholic Church (which I love!), but that doesn’t stop them. Who knows? Maybe it’s because we ordain women?
I guess not from other denoms, but they did when they left the UMC. But overall, all Wesleyans are probably still grace-focused for the trad boys.
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I guess not from other denoms, but they did when they left the UMC. But overall, all Wesleyans are probably still grace-focused for the trad boys.
You don’t think they went to the GMC? They did here. At least some did.
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
You don’t think they went to the GMC? They did here. At least some did.
I wouldn't say "uncomfortable." I like being a visible reminder that women can and do serve in ministry. I actually keep thinking about wearing mine more. It's just that in the Bible Belt any kind of clerical vestments confuse a lot of people.
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I wouldn't say "uncomfortable." I like being a visible reminder that women can and do serve in ministry. I actually keep thinking about wearing mine more. It's just that in the Bible Belt any kind of clerical vestments confuse a lot of people.
I rarely wear mine, but when I do, people do not know how to process what they are seeing.
October 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I rarely wear mine, but when I do, people do not know how to process what they are seeing.
Brite grads are rad! Really though, it’s a Disciples of Christ seminary, but with about 50% of students who are UMC. We get the best of both worlds.
October 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Brite grads are rad! Really though, it’s a Disciples of Christ seminary, but with about 50% of students who are UMC. We get the best of both worlds.
I’d for sure send people to visit Perkins and Brite here. I had several Brite classmates transfer to other conferences, and they are flourishing!
October 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I’d for sure send people to visit Perkins and Brite here. I had several Brite classmates transfer to other conferences, and they are flourishing!
The old pipeline worked for old systems. It wasn’t created with women, especially young women, in mind. Or really anyone who isn’t an able-bodied white straight man.
October 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The old pipeline worked for old systems. It wasn’t created with women, especially young women, in mind. Or really anyone who isn’t an able-bodied white straight man.
Come recruit down here. We have an abundance of clergy! Well, not quite as many as before disaffiliations, but still lots of them. But I’d also venture that the system itself is part of the problem, especially for women.
October 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Come recruit down here. We have an abundance of clergy! Well, not quite as many as before disaffiliations, but still lots of them. But I’d also venture that the system itself is part of the problem, especially for women.
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang - finally close to finishing it!
September 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang - finally close to finishing it!
Is it the actors going over most? I haven’t paid enough attention to know if it’s them or the directors/producers/writers. Several also said they would make up the difference, so 🤷🏻♀️
September 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Is it the actors going over most? I haven’t paid enough attention to know if it’s them or the directors/producers/writers. Several also said they would make up the difference, so 🤷🏻♀️
So many people worship Zeus and call themselves Christians.
September 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
So many people worship Zeus and call themselves Christians.
We had Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Crinkles this week, and they were the best we’ve had in maybe forever. Other than sweet potato fries, which are really the best.
August 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We had Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Crinkles this week, and they were the best we’ve had in maybe forever. Other than sweet potato fries, which are really the best.
"Wellness"
Please excuse my snark here. Unless you are in charge of a "wellness" program.
Please excuse my snark here. Unless you are in charge of a "wellness" program.
August 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"Wellness"
Please excuse my snark here. Unless you are in charge of a "wellness" program.
Please excuse my snark here. Unless you are in charge of a "wellness" program.