This insightful entry at Perrspectives (wow, there's such incredible and invaluable information on the Internet - especially in the blogosphere) on "The Last Abortion Clinic in Mississippi" demonstrates the whittling away of reproductive rights in America. And while women (and men) face increasing challenges in access and affordability for condoms and pills they need to prevent sexual problems, pharmacists happily dispense Viagra with approval from insurance companies. (In fact, this past week marked the fifteenth birthday of the little blue pill; to be fair, the drug's "staying power" will be enhanced if it fulfills its promise to tackle numerous other conditions.)

It's not just reproductive rights under attack, but sexual rights as well - including sex education. Which brings us back to Mississippi. It's the only state I've never set foot in. The only one! So... I'm calling you out, Ole Miss. MSU, too. And maybe even Millsaps. Who'll step up and be the first to bring The J-Spot to your state?

Blogging's been a bit slow, between taking in tennis at the U.S. Open, doing a few fun lectures while on the east coast, and still enjoying the summer. Speaking of which... here's someone far more special than the previously mentioned Maria, along with Jay, at play, with The Fray.