I have found there are two kinds of people in this world.  There are people like me who love, not too strong of a word, their cup of coffee, ofcourse now its more like a litre,  and those who abstain.  I cannot understand people who don't drink coffee.  When I offer some… Read full post »

To borrow a lyric from a John Legend song, "we're just ordinary people, we don't know which way to go...",  helps set up my point to this post.  I fear that a lot of people have grown up thinking that apologizing, specifically saying, I'm sorry, is a sign of weakness.  I think… Read full post »

Texas journalist Molly Ivins said it best, circa 2003: “Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.”

You're gonna see swagger.  You're gonna see boots.  You're gonna hear the southern drawl.  You will be told t… Read full post »

WHERE ARE YOU MR. PRESIDENT????? 

                                          &nb… Read full post »

A candid conversation between a wealthy investor and a politically progressive citizen, me...

"I do not think that many corporations (as if they had a character and will of their own) have any particular loyalty to a particular nation any longer."

This is what started the whole thing:

W… Read full post »

Lawns, and the care of grass in the generations of my life: 

Unless you are a person who dislikes yard work, or doesn't have the time or ability to care for your yard,  you will have ended up spending countless hours which will add up to days, weeks, months and possibly… Read full post »

I usually don't have any trouble throwing things out or giving them a way.  I've always psyched myself up by asking, "if I were moving next week, what are the bare essentials I would bother keeping?"  Only this year its not so easy.  For some of the few who have read… Read full post »

I don't understand why John Travolta is not being called out for his promiscuous, gay affairs.

Joy Behar, commenting on Carrie Fisher's book and outing of John Travolta to the Advocate Magazine,  had an entertainment media roundtable, of sorts, and none of them wanted to elaborate or criticize &… Read full post »

My last con was a confrontation I had with one of my conservative friends on facebook.

I posted an article supporting how angry I was with President Obama giving in to the tax deal with, the devil,  the GOP.

He commented that when a democrat "compromises" we call it "caving."  I… Read full post »

I'm having one of those seasons in life where, if I get a response from someone, its a sarcasm.  Clerks at retail stores, neighbors and friends  are rude and always in their own little universe where the sun revolves around them.  This is happening on the internet too.&n… Read full post »

Remember that commercial when the person chose a refreshment, only to realize they could've had a V8, then they smack their forehead?  That's me.   That's been me since last night.

I was sharing some wine and tappas with my neighbor whose sister was visiting from Mexico.  My neigh… Read full post »

Line up everybody, we're choosing sides for a game. Team one is called The Elite Socialists and team two is called The Greedy Fascists. No feelings will be hurt, because we won't have a winner...

"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of State and corporate… Read full post »

okay... let's say you take over as CEO of a company that was managed poorly for 6-8 years, with poor choices in investing money, no oversight, the co. stock plummets, workers have no benefits and lose their lively-hood, they can't even see a doctor...

so... you manage to stop the… Read full post »

I had a visceral reaction to Glen Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally.  I am fed up with the right constantly accusing progressives of being amoral and Godless.  I  am tired of them wishing and longing for the bygone yesteryear days.  They're trying to take this country back to th… Read full post »

This whole pipeline burst and tons of oil filling and ruining our gulf is consumming me.

There's got to be something we can do!!!

I'm no engineer, I am a mother though.  How many times have we, as moms, been faced with disasters that have taken some quick thinking and enginuity?  PLENT… Read full post »

I don't know if its been this particularly long winter, but I have been struggling with depression more than I usually do.  I took my son to see Alice and Wonderland yesterday and I realized that I felt so much better!  It was so great to see a female hero, heoine! … Read full post »

 Christoph Waltz is a charming little fellow. I love the way he dresses. I love his choice of the grooming of his facial hair. He is distinguished and still has a youthful flair. His acting in Inglorious Bastards was fantastic. I'm glad to see him recognized for his great work through… Read full post »

Many of you may recall that, during the 2008 primaries, Rush Limbaugh encouraged his conservative listeners to "reek havoc"  with his "operation chaos."   He encouraged his listeners to vote in the democratic primaries to keep the contest going and thereby weaken the democratic candida… Read full post »

I woke up this morning feeling sick and woozey to the news that President Obama's Senate seat is in jeopardy of being lost to the republicans.  Ofcourse the scandal of Rod Blagojevich doesn't help, but more over, we don't have a good candidate,  AGAIN.

As a sick democrat,  I'm in need… Read full post »

This is a repost from 2009.  So long J.D.  your memory lives on in Holden.

J.D. Salinger, who has been living the life of a recluse in New Hampshire for almost fifty years, is still having to fend off infringers. He is now ninety years old and like many parents,… Read full post »

Christoph Waltz is a charming little fellow.  I love the way he dresses.  I love his choice of grooming of his facial hair.  He is distinguished and still has a youthful flair.  His acting in Inglorious Bastards was fantastic.  I'm glad to see him recognized for his great wor… Read full post »

Super simple:

Jello Brand Chocolate Fudge instant pudding pkg.

add marshmellos and walnuts before you put in the fridge to chill

top with whipped cream when serving

Tuesday's loss in Mass.,  with Brown's victory over Coakley,  could derail the Health Care Bill.  He won by posing as a populist when he is a Cheney protege' who is all about no bid contracts and big tax breaks to corporations.  He ran on "family values" even though he once p… Read full post »

Many conservatives are really upset that labor unions will be receiving a tremendous tax break in the Health Care Bill.

      Deal Shields Union Workers from "Cadillac" Tax for Five Years

 In another move that may send frustrated voters running to the polls in Novem… Read full post »

By now,  most people reading this have heard of the things Senate Majority leader Harry Reid said to a journalist during the campaign.  According to the book Game Change,  Reid made comments about Obama:

[ozarksfirst.com]In "Game Change" a book about the 2008 presid… Read full post »