1. I watched C-Span yesterday afternoon and listened to some of the health care “debates”. I do not believe the gov’t should go backwards in regards to how women are perceived and treated. I DO NOT want a bunch of men deciding what women can and cannot do with their vaginas !!!!!!! Amen to Barbara [...]
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3 Dec
non-fiction blitz
Because I can put books on reserve, I am now flooded with non-fiction books of interest. Thought I might share the titles. Yes, I juggle many titles while following my whims. I was on a romance binge for a while but got sick of it.
1. On Target: How the World’s Hottest Retailer Hit a Bull’s [...]
30 Nov
Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial Nov 30, 2009- My 2 cents worth
(FYI- I did not write this. And I usually do not agree with any editorials published by this conservative rag… but I will make a few comments along the way. Please read it if you care about education. Ponder…)
“”Gov. Tim Kaine’s recent directive ordering an inquiry into racial disparities in gifted-student programs is fine [...]
29 Nov
‘Tis the season~~~
Here’s The Christmas Pledge I re-read several times each holiday season to keep my perspective in check: It’s from Unplug the Christmas machine: A Complete Guide to putting Love and Joy Back into the Season by Jo Robinson. 1991
The Christmas Pledge
Believing in the true spirit of Christmas I commit myself to:
Remember those people who truly need [...]
22 Nov
Thoughts and opinions on Sunday Nov 22
1. The funniest book I have perused in a while is I Like You Hospitality Under The Influence by Amy Sedaris. It is irreverent, quirky and totally funny! She is the sister of David Sedaris, who is also a comedy writer. If you want an amusing mix of 50’s recipes, crafts and entertainment ideas plus [...]
16 Nov
Punditocracy
Now that’s a big word! I heard it recently probably on The Daily Show, but am not sure. It means: influential media pundits collectively.
And so, here goes:
I am grateful that Lou Dobbs has resigned from CNN. His “slant” is annoying. Please, DO NOT RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE!
I am grateful that editors and fact finders are [...]
5 Nov
TV Show Choices
Happy 40th birthday Sesame Street! I enjoy the way Google features a graphic and you can click on the picture to find out more. Loved this show~~~”back in the day”.
We have recently had fun watching The Daily Show (of course) and laughing at the Fox “News” Wars jokes. I read that BaBa WaWaa is going [...]
27 Oct
Pink Month- Breast Cancer Awareness- October
I have a negative take on products to promote breast cancer awareness. Who is making money off these items? Does the money collected actually go to research? I hope so! It seems to get more and more “out of hand” each October.
Here is a cause that I can “support”. It’s “uplifting”!!!!! I really like the [...]
26 Oct
Looking Up
I just finished reading the new autobiography by Chesley Sullenberger (Sully) entitled: Highest Duty My Search for What Really Matters. (2009) I could hardly put this book down. It was the right message for me at the right moment. I highly recommend it!
Yesterday I took a long walk down to the empty neighborhood soccer field [...]
14 Oct
Pistachios
As we were watching our favorite “The Daily Show” last night, there were a series of off-color commercials for pistachios. Levi Johnston (baby daddy in AK) was featured. There is a contest too. I choose not to eat pistachios or drink the bottled water from the company Fiji. If you are interested in this topic: [...]
