i have a reluctant relationship with the internet, computers, phones, etc., but Nick sent me this article about cognitive surplus that made me feel like at least writing on blogs is better than watching tv.
http://www.herecomeseverybody.org/2008/04/looking-for-the-mouse.html
in that spirit, have a look at craig's new sociology blog. http://blog.cwillse.net. he gets excited when there are lots of visitors.
and the real reason i'm posting: i keep meeting students (grad and undergrad) at different universities and colleges who are working on making their student health services provide trans health care. i am excited about the idea of people coordinating efforts, sharing strategies, and linking their struggles with those of university employees trying to gain coverage. i think that winning coverage from big institutional employers is important because it strengthens our arguments for Medicaid coverage and for coverage under any emerging universal health program we get. (for more on this see nick gorton's new article in sexuality research and social policy). so, i'm encouraging these students to start a list serve about the topic. if you know that such a thing already exists, or if you know of people who should be a part of it, please let me know and i'll pass it along to them.
finally, i'm going to seattle to look for housing this week. if you want to rent me and bridge a two or three bedroom house or part of a house somewhere near seattle university with a yard, let me know.