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Stuff that gets on my nerves!

Things that make you say “meh”.

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One of the only good things I’ve found so far about getting older is that the number of things that really piss me off has gone down exponentially.  It takes a lot more to get me fired up now that it did 20 or even 5 years ago.  Along with the proper medication I like to think I’m mellowing with… Read more »

The one where I lose people Part Two

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In previous posts I’ve spoken in defense of Christianity, Conservatives, and men in general.  I still believe everything I said in those posts- I still consider myself a Christian and a political moderate and I still love men. That being said, the following are facts that, in the year 2015, NO ONE, regardless of gender, religion, or political affiliation should… Read more »

Still Can’t See the Forest For the Trees Can We?

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I am continually amazed by the failure of people around me to grasp what’s important.  And it gets really depressing sometimes.  Here are a few recent examples that really get my goat. Exhibit A:     The obscene amount of debt couples are willing to take on to have flaunt the biggest engagement ring on the block, the “wedding of… Read more »

The Big Cover Up

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“He can’t see the forest for the trees”.   We are all familiar with this expression.  We’ve probably all used it- I’ve personally used it more than once to describe my own well-meaning yet overly cautious mother.  What worries me right now is that it seems like everyone around me in the USA has fallen into this trap and up… Read more »

The post where I lose people

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 I am not a moron.  I am not clueless about the issues facing our country.  But, I am an undecided voter. How is that possible?  It’s pretty simple actually- my personal beliefs don’t fall nicely into either side of the aisle.  And I bet there are a lot of people like me who are just too scared of the ridicule… Read more »

Civics for Dummies

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On this, the eve of our country’s birthday celebration, I am compelled to vent about the amazing lack of basic understanding of the way our government is designed that so many citizens seem to have.  So, in case you also have forgotten your 5th grade Civics and/ or never watched Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings, here is the US Government… Read more »

I’m selfish

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Or at least that’s what I’ve been told recently.  Apparently my and my husband’s joint decision to not procreate was purely about our own selfish needs.  Never mind if we donate time and money to charities.  Never mind if we have great relationships with our younger family members.  Never mind if we didn’t think we’d be good parents. Never mind… Read more »

In Defense of Men

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Turn on any TV sitcom.  Almost without fail the dad is clueless and clumsy and the mom is smart and sophisticated.  And that couple’s daughters will be smarter than their sons to boot! Read any women’s magazine.  You’ll find this month’s tips on getting that clueless boyfriend or spouse you have to help you out around the house, make nice… Read more »