Do as I Say

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I admit it.  I’m a hypocrite. Last week I wrote about the importance of NOT constantly arguing online and logging off when you need to.  If you missed it (I was having publishing issues) you can read it here:  http://beckypalmer.thecomputerguy.bz/2017/01/give-peace-a-chance-online/ Excellent advise, right?  Too bad I didn’t follow it.  In spite of my best intentions I did indeed insert myself… Read more »

Backward Day

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Today is Backward Day! This day has been around far longer than you might think- certainly longer than I did!  The ancient Romans celebrated Saturnalia.  That day masters served their slaves, gambling was allowed,  and insulting your superiors was the order of the day. I can’t promise that your boss will be OK with you insulting them today, so try… Read more »

Unequal Equality

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My intent for today’s post was to write about the women’s marches that took place last weekend and the bizarre backlash against them from women.   And I’m not referring to the backlash against hate speech, vandalism or littering – those are all valid points.  I’m referring to women who genuinely don’t see why anybody was marching at all because they… Read more »

Popcorn Day

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Today is the day that the National Popcorn board decided to make National Popcorn Day. I’m sure that you, like myself, had no idea there was such a thing as the National Popcorn Board until just now.  But they are a real thing and you can go check them out yourself at popcorn.org if you are so inclined.  Their stated… Read more »

I stand with Planned Parenthood and here’s why

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Normally I spend a lot of time trying to come up with a clever/ punny/ funny title for my Monday posts.  But I’ve decided that this topic too important to get cute.  So, without further ado: #1 PP isn’t the only place that performs abortions, so defunding it to stop abortions is a false pretense right out of the gate…. Read more »