Calling someone “woke” is supposed to be an insult. Supposedly it’s someone who’s out of touch and living in some kind of fantasy land. That is hilarious. People who don’t think the LGBTQ community deserve human rights are the ones who are out of touch. People who think women don’t deserve full bodily autonomy are ones who are out of… Read more »
There has never been a better year to celebrate this. There are a few very loud idiots causing all kinds of extra pain and stress for librarians everywhere, but most notably in schools. People seem to think it’s OK to be the morality police for the entire community, and are pressuring librarians and school boards to get rid of books-… Read more »
Dear Kim- I have a question. It’s been bugging me for a while now and I think it’s time I asked. What the actual fuck are you doing? Are you trying to ruin everything or are you just that inept? Iowa used to be number one in the nation for education. In Minnesota we took the “Iowa Basic Skills Tests”… Read more »
Given the current testimony coming out of the Dominion vs. Fox “News” case, this is an important day to recognize. As Americans we have the right to know what our government is doing (with the exception of items of national security). We also have come to expect that news outlets- especially well known, national ones – will also access this… Read more »
We all have that friend of family member who frequently posts things from some obscure site no one’s ever heard of with the caption “Why Won’t the Mainstream Media Cover This”? Of course, everyone with an IQ over 12 knows the answer. Because it’s complete and utter BS. It’s the invention of a sad person longing to get noticed. Frequently… Read more »
At the time I’m writing this I’m anxiously awaiting the return of Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa as the starting QB of the Miami Dolphins. Even if you don’t follow football at all you’ve probably heard of Tua. He is the football player who was carried off the field on a stretcher after lying on the field for what felt like forever with… Read more »
Today is a very important day- it’s National Coming Out Day. If you are afraid of coming out, please know that there are SO MANY people who will love you just the way you are. Probably many more than you think. I don’t have the T shirt, but I am, and will always be, a safe person to come out… Read more »
It’s no secret that Americans are very divided on politics. I wish I knew how to fix that, but I don’t. I don’t think anyone does. But now politics are showing up in all kinds of places that politics don’t belong. Conspiracies and other kinds of crazy talk are popping up in the silliest places imaginable. Some of the dumber… Read more »
There is a new phrase sweeping the interwebs- “quiet quitting”. Depending on who you listen to, this is either a logical response be being overworked and underpaid, or the work of Satan itself and yet another sign that young people are lazy. As is almost always the case, the truth is somewhere in the middle. I’m offering a different perspective… Read more »
As many of you know, I was recently on vacation. My husband and I went to the Iowa State Fair in the rain, and after that I went to Omaha for a few days. Among the places I visited were Omaha Zoo, several museums, and the famous Bob footbridge. But, as usual, both my husband and I had people talk… Read more »