As I’m sure everyone knows, the Iowa Caucuses were held last night. That means that today our TV and radios here in Iowa are political ad free for the first time since last summer. Alas, the name calling and bad memes will continue on platforms like Facebook for the foreseeable future, but it’s considerable relief all Iowans nevertheless. So what… Read more »
As I’m sure many of your know, Joey Feek of the country music duo Joey + Rory is gravely ill from cervical cancer and is expected to pass away very soon. While reading about her struggle I inevitably came upon the posts from well-meaning folks who lament that if only Joey had used hemp oil/ frankincense/ thyme supplements/ etc. she… Read more »
I don’t know how we got here, but our country is now is such a toxic place that whenever President Obama comments on anything there are two immediate responses: #1 He is the best thing since sliced bread. Everything he says is just what I was thinking and I love him more than I love my own mother. #2 He’s… Read more »
How often have you heard someone say “Well, their true colors finally came out”? I seem to be hearing a lot lately and I’ve noticed that there are two scenarios that lead to this statement. #1 Someone you know well- perhaps a family member- has been acting quote differently around certain people or groups of people in order to appear… Read more »
Tis the season for engagements! Like me, I bet most of you are sick of the constant jewelry ads that are everywhere this time of year. But, the jewelry industry is well aware that Christmas Eve and Valentine’s Day are two of the most popular days of the year to “pop the question” so I don’t see the ads ending… Read more »
Nine years ago Thanksgiving wasn’t super happy for me. I’d lost my 12 year old cat to an autoimmune disease only a few months after losing my OTHER 12 year old cat to kidney failure due to diabetes. Plus, every year on Thanksgiving I think about my paternal grandfather who passed suddenly of a massive heart attack the day before… Read more »
I’m not sure exactly when it happened, but here in the US we have become a country where there are only 2 answers to any political or social issue. Whichever one you agree with you will defend with every ounce of vigor and more importantly you will point out 1000000 reasons why people who believe the OTHER answer is correct… Read more »
As you know, I’ve had a blog for several years now and I’ve updated the look several times before. What makes this time different? It’s more than just a fun new layout- changes include: The debut of my snazzy new logo All new categories complete with humorous (to me anyway) descriptions if you hover over them I’m now self hosted… Read more »
What is a feminist? Seems there are hundreds of definitions for that term. I’ve never considered myself a feminist, but maybe I don’t know what the word means. Dictionary.com defines it as “a person who supports feminism” (Gee, that’s helpful!). The same source actually does define feminism as “the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and… Read more »
There are two mysteries of the universe I’ve been contemplating at length lately to no satisfactory outcome. I’m hoping if I share them perhaps someone else has the answers I’m seeking. And no, there is no connection between them except that they both bug me. #1 Why do most restaurants offer only one diet pop option? Even… Read more »