In spite of my best intentions I do still get into occationsal disagreements with folks online. I konw it’s stupid to even try 99% of the time, but sometimes, like a good share of us, I see something so ridiculous that I just can’t let it go by. Today (yesterday to you readers) has been one of those days. However,… Read more »
I have noticed a disturbing trend on social media- mostly Facebook- that I am truly struggling to understand. I know that I’m not the only person who’s noticed it, but no one I’ve mentioned it to seems to have any kind of explanation for it, so I’m putting it out for public discussion in the hopes of making some sense… Read more »
Unless you are living under 2 rocks and a plastic bag, you know that the world is full of bad, sad, and generally depressing things right now (perhaps this has always been the case, but that’s an argument for another day). It feels like it’s becoming more and more difficult to have a conversation without it becoming politically charged… Read more »
Normally my “holiday” posts are fun little ditties about celebrating pickles or something equally silly. Today is a little different. Today is Loving day. This isn’t about loving your neighbor- as much as we all should do that! Today is about a young couple in love named Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving. They fell in love and decided to get… Read more »
I know a lot of you. I used to be one of you. I know that, for the most part, you are sane, rational people. You aren’t a Nazi or white supremacists. You believe in upholding the entire Constitution (not just the 2nd Amendment). You know our strongest allies include Germany and Canada. You know that grabbing people by their crotches… Read more »
It’s getting old- this having to defend my position on any “hot button” topic. Don’t get me wrong- I’m all for debate and the exchange of ideas when it’s done in a calm, respectful position. I often state that I want, in fact welcome, commentary and I truly mean that as long as it’s done in a mature manner. However,… Read more »
As you may or may not know by now, the Iowa legislature just passed- and the Governor signed- a bill banning all abortions after 6 weeks. As you might imagine, the response to this varies wildly depending on who you ask. For the past 20 odd years my position on this topic has been “it’s complicated”. And, while that IS… Read more »
In the tail end of a snowstorm on the morning of March 24th I participated in the March for our Lives that took place in Mankato Minnesota. I was amazed how many people showed up in the really awful weather. I was amazed at the number of people who drove by who gave us a “thumbs up” sign or other… Read more »
Even though I’m writing this well ahead of time I already know that come 5pm Monday afternoon I’m going to be thinking “I need a nap”. Why? Glad you asked! #1 I love napping. My weekends are not complete without some nap time included in them. Alas, since I have not yet won the lottery I am forced to only… Read more »
Last week I discussed how arguing on social media is a pointless cause. Since I wrote that post I’ve seen one of the best examples ever of this play out right on my Facebook feed so this week. I’m referring to these two memes- the second a supposed rebuttal to the first. These are both absolute garbage. On the top… Read more »