Link love

We may not have been able to answer that question about how much a master costs, but here’s an article on how dominatrixes (dominatri?) pay their taxes.  Spoiler:  same as most small businesses.

Cherish the scientist talks about the problem with men telling her what to post and not post on the internet.

Unladylike Musings with a reminder to give yourself some TLC from a hot guy.

Hush is seeking advice on school choice for her five year old.

Scicurious answers the question of why walnuts are shaped like brains (well, not really).

A cute video of Big Bird on SNL.  Warning:  painful avian puns.

The Atlantic refuting the “economic proof” that Ryan’s plan works.  (I’m not sure what to think about the fact that I’ve had pleasant conversations with both economists mentioned).  I like the way that this article points out that just because an economist says, “under these assumptions the plan works” doesn’t even mean the economist thinks the plan works (or if he does, that other economists will agree with the assumptions)!  But politicians will take whatever they can get and twist it.  Too bad we don’t use adjectives, because then we could say “heroic assumptions.”

Because you need something sweet to clear out your mind after thinking about politics, here’s some lovely Sunday Sweets from Cake Wrecks.  Warning:  you will get a song stuck in your head, but it’s a good song and you won’t mind.

We were in this week’s carnival of personal finance.