Campaigning

by on February 23, 2012 • No comments

I’m not sure how long my euphoria is going to last, but as of now, I’m enjoying the fact that last night marked the last Republican Primary Debate. Sadly, after 20 debates, I really don’t know much about any of the candidates except they don’t seem to like each other, that Rick Santorum appears to feel that the U.S. Government should be more involved in our sex lives than I feel comfortable with and none of them like Obama. Read more

Teacher Dress Code

by on February 22, 2012 • One comment

I realize it’s been a long time since I was in school. But, I don’t remember ever being aware of what my teacher was wearing or it having an impact on my education. Apparently, today is different; in both Florida and Arizona, school districts are devising “formal” dress codes for their teachers. Really? Has it really come to the point that adults, with college educations, need to be told how to dress for work? I guess more female teachers are dressing like Cameron Diaz, in Bad Teacher, than I thought. According to many of the school districts, teachers, as role models, should project a professional image for the students, visitors and staff. Read more

Church & Contraception

by on February 21, 2012 • No comments

I tend to get fed up with religious institutions usurping my “God” given right to take care of my own body. The fact that more than 2,500 evangelical and ministry leaders of various denominations are “up in arms” and voicing opposition to the administration’s new mandate to require contraceptive coverage in all health insurance plans, only reinforces my fear that our country is slowly being held hostage by religious fanatics. I would bet that the majority of these religious leaders are men. Read more

Happy Valentine’s Day

by on February 14, 2012 • No comments

“How do I love thee, let me count the ways”, “Love is a many splendored thing”, “Love is all you need”, “Love makes the world go ‘round”. Songs, poems, and letters of love are what we’ve been told are the origins of Valentines Day. But, like many holidays or Saint’s days, observances can be traced back to pagan festivals. Read more

Sex Education

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I’ve often said, “To have a child, you should be required to take child development classes and get a license”. Maybe then we wouldn’t have a mother leaving a newborn baby on the front lawn of a home. That’s what happened to Baby Kathryn just a few days ago. According to police, Baby Kathryn, named for the street it was left on, was only a few hours old. It’s mindboggling to understand how anyone could do such a thing, but it happens all the time. Babies have been discarded in dumpsters, public bathrooms, stores and restaurants. While I can understand not being able to care for a child, leaving a newborn baby anywhere but a safe location is unthinkable. Read more

Gay Marriage

by on February 8, 2012 • No comments

I have to be truthful here. Why does anyone care who marries who? Unless it affects you personally, and I don’t mean whatever bigoted or religious bias you possess, what difference does it make? Read more

Prisoner’s Lawsuit

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One of my pet peeves is frivolous lawsuits. Now, I realize what I consider frivolous may differ from someone else. But, if you don’t agree with me on this…you’re wrong. Read more

The Bible and Public Schools

by on February 2, 2012 • No comments

Why is it that Arizona State Legislators have such difficulty understanding the constitutional dictum regarding the separation of Church and State? After all, if our founding fathers understood this division was essential to protect minorities, both sectarian and secular, and maintain political liberty, you would think that today’s politicians would be equally astute.
Obviously, astuteness isn’t the case with Republican State Representative Terri Proud. Rep. Proud wants Arizona lawmakers to create a high school course for public and charter schools students that teach the Bible and its role in Western culture. Read more

Text Talk

by on February 1, 2012 • No comments

I have a confession to make. I’m an Internet jargon illiterate. I hate to admit it, but when I get text messages or e-mails with words like AAMOF (as a matter of fact), CMIIW (correct me if I’m wrong), BFN (bye for now), G2G (good to go) or any of the infinite number of other Internet acronyms, I break out into a sweat. I used to think it was a spelling error. But after minutes of checking the dictionary…the one used for words…I finally had to give up, hang my head in shame and call the person to ask what they wrote. I know there has to be a support group somewhere to help me. Read more