From my wanderings through the interent this week, today’s post is chock full of social media and community goodness. And, as always, cake.

To start off with something nice and gloomy, here’s a theory on why the world is a mess. I’d throw in something about entitlement, but other than that, it seems pretty sound.

From the inspiring craft files, another adorable sewing project from Green Apples–I love this top. I’m also loving her sewing tips and advice–I really need to learn to sew actual garments with patterns. And make muslins, apparently, since based on what I’ve read, most patterns run large.

PG&E deleted critical comments from their Facebook–certainly a facepalm moment, and another sign that there are more companies moving into the social media space that really don’t understand how it works and how to interact.

Perhaps those companies should consider reading this post on the Engagement Myth. Hint: it’s not enough to SAY you’re listening. You actually have to do something, too.

I really enjoyed this post from a model on beauty and body image. It really hit hom with me–I wish that we could start embracing all body types rather than drawing these lines in the sand about what ‘real’ women look like or what is objectively attractive. Becuase when we do that, someone is always going to wind up hurt.

Failing that, you could always take a look at what Disney Princesses teach girls about love. (Warning: this may send you into a feminist rage if you think about it too hard.)

CosmicPluto has a new cardigan pattern up. I love it, and it fits perfectly with my new obsession with knitting things out of fingering weight sock yarn.

We talk about the obesity epidemic–but is it really just a sign of the success of capitalism? Things to ponder.

More to ponder: the perils of pageview journalism. When everything is driven by traffic and metric, what storie are going to be left out in the cold?

Need cheering up after those? Why not have some honey chocolate cake or a one egg wonder cake? Yummy!