There's been a lot of chatter in the media lately about the trials and tribulations of traveling under the influence of a couple (hundred?) extra pounds. And somewhere between Kevin Smith being kicked off Southwest Airlines and the constant barrage of fat-fear and obesity epidemic outcry, a few pieces have emerged that put a chubbily human face on the matter (without too much whining or crying).
I think I'm going to start linking to such pieces (if only to keep the blog alive for a while as every remotely interesting original thought goes straight into the 'book' file). First up, Traveling While Fat, from last weekend's NY Times. It's a pretty good start down the 'fat is human' road, although I have to wonder whether a woman could write something so matter of fact, with so little apology for her size.
Lord knows I couldn't. Hence, the GB, and now, the memoir in which I constantly express a need to apologize for my still-unacceptable size.
Sighs.
I think I'm going to start linking to such pieces (if only to keep the blog alive for a while as every remotely interesting original thought goes straight into the 'book' file). First up, Traveling While Fat, from last weekend's NY Times. It's a pretty good start down the 'fat is human' road, although I have to wonder whether a woman could write something so matter of fact, with so little apology for her size.
Lord knows I couldn't. Hence, the GB, and now, the memoir in which I constantly express a need to apologize for my still-unacceptable size.
Sighs.
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