plug tha' bloody hole!

I know I've mentioned it before, but in honor of the day, it demands repeating - someone REALLY needs to make/market these:

( No pastels! No scurvy! )

Found here thru Pharyngula.

Perhaps Anne Bonny or Sheba the Pirate Queen might make a better mascot though, no?

PSA: Emergency Contraception/Plan B

On a more serious note:

After reading this story about a woman who was repeatedly denied emergency contraception because she didn't meet (several different) doctors' prudish "criteria", I feel motivated to post the following:

GetThePill.Com, online prescriptions for emergency contraception

How to use emergency contraception, including emergency dosages of ordinary birth control pills

How to use it, where to get it, search by state

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional, but speaking as a woman who has dealt with a scare before:

If you're a woman of childbearing age, I'd recommend getting a prescription for EC, getting it filled, and stockpiling it, just in case. Even if you're currently using some form of birth control, even if you don't have sex with men. Just because in spite of our best intentions things sometimes go awry, and no one should have to call every pharmacy in a 200 mile radius in an emergency situation.

Update, 10:15 pm: Just saw this post in which the author suggests getting a script filled even if you AREN'T fertile, in case a friend needs it. My doc did the snip, so he knows I don't need it, anyone think it's possible I could get it elsewhere?

PSA: Historic costuming patterns 40% off

At Five Rivers Chapmanry; they aren't going to carry patterns anymore so their existing stock is discounted. FYI, pass along.

Disclaimer: not involved with the company in any way, just passing along the info because what can you do as often as costume (you know who you are) ;)