Did you hear that the Oxford Dictionary proclaimed “selfie” to be the word of the year for 2013? Did you also hear that some people think selfies are self-indulgent (why is that a bad thing?), ridiculous, and even “a cry for help“? And here I thought selfies were just a …
Hi, Justin. I want to admit right up front that I don’t know much about you, other than what I’ve read in the tabloids. I confess that I’ve never even heard more than a verse or two of your music. But what I do know is that you have incredible …
Let’s talk about scientific studies that prove (or disprove) something. You know the kind I’m talking about: One day, a study shows that a cup of joe is good for you, and then a few months later, another study shows that coffee is the worst thing you could possibly drink. …
Ahh, it’s that magical time of the week… the end! And you know what that means: Time for a round up of the best (and worst) society had to offer. Let’s get to it. So, have you heard the news that the equivalent of Plan B over in Europe doesn’t …
Let’s keep unleashing new features here at BFD, whaddya say? Today’s reveal is The Ask Box, where you ask, and I answer. Our first question comes from EM, who writes: Hi! I was wondering if you could write about getting fit, getting started. I recently went on a second medicine …
Well, I’m 40. Who saw that coming?! From the time I was about 16, I kept a journal that I wrote in faithfully. As this milestone birthday approached, I thought about those books, full of my scribbles. I considered looking at them, to see if I had any predictions about …
When you spend your days thinking and writing about body positivity, the world can seem like a pretty dark and mean place. It feels like there’s no end to the shaming, bullying, and hatred. I read stories every day of fat people who are treated so, so terribly by strangers, …
Good morning, BFDers! Over the weekend, I was thinking about all the great ideas I have for posts for this site. And how many times I see things in the news and media that I’d like to share with you. Which got me to thinking: How much BFD would you …
TGIF, BFDers! Before you start your weekend, take a look at these bits and pieces I’ve collected for you over the past week. First up, have you heard about these Facebook pages that allow college students to “confess” things? Here’s a really stellar entry from someone at Western Michigan University: …
One day, I’m going to write something really profound, or moving, or heartbreaking, or uplifting, or controversial, and BFD is gonna take off. I’m going to have to hire some of y’all to be my publicists, my personal assistants, and my media liaisons. When that day comes, I want to …
