My memories of 9/11 will be forever shaped by the events of September 10th. 

You see, I spent the most of that day in the midst of a marathon telephone argument with my then long-distance boyfriend.  What started out as a simple disagreement turned into the ugly end of a 3… Read full post »

Bobbot asked an intriguing question in his latest post - are those of us on the "outside" relegated to our station in life?  Will we always be on the outside looking in?

I've been shy and introverted my entire life.  As a child, I'd invite friends over, then read a book while… Read full post »

1.   What is your favorite word?

Epiphany - not only a great word, but also a great experience.  My one true epiphany occurred in the midst of my blue book final exam on ancient political philosophy.  It actually make me grin like a fool, which I had to quickly hid… Read full post »

I could list pages upon pages of memories about my clothing over the years.  I'm a bit obsessed with clothing - always have been, and likely always will be - so I couldn't pass up this Open Call.  I've tried to limit the clothes to the really memorable ones, whether good… Read full post »

I have newfound respect for the Congressional Budget Office and its Director, Douglas Elmendorf.  Someone finally had the audacity to stand up and say what needed to be said. 

Americans want things and don't want to pay for them. 

This statement shouldn't be revolutionary, but alas,… Read full post »

What's a girl to do?

I've always followed the rules - conducting my monthly self-breast exams and visiting my doctor annually for a ride in the stirrups.  Although I've never had any health issues, I follow the rules because I've been told that early detection is the key.  That I should… Read full post »

My memories of 9/11 will be forever shaped by the events of September 10th. 

You see, I spent the most of that day in the midst of a marathon telephone argument with my then long-distance boyfriend.  What started out as a simple disagreement turned into the ugly end of a 3… Read full post »

We have been called to action. 

"That's why people need to continue to go to the town halls, continue to melt the phone lines of their liberal members of Congress, and let them know, under no certain circumstances will I give the government control over my body and my health… Read full post »

Saying "no offense, but..." has to be the world's biggest cop-out. 

Miss California demonstrated this quite well earlier this week when she proceeded to offend nearly 75% of the Miss USA audience, apparently 100% of the judges, and countless television viewers. 

Merely saying "no offense,… Read full post »