I have to hop on here and say something. This world, and in this case, this country, is crazy. Here are a few examples: A woman walks into her neighbor's apartment and kills him, but only gets 10 years prison sentence. Note: murderer is white, victim is black. Judge hugged murderer after the sentencing. Hugged …
Why Do I Care?
I've been asked this question so many times over my adulthood. It's typically in response to outrage over injustice or unethical behavior. My first response used to be if I don't who will? Now I want to ask - why don't you care? One of the most common things I see on social media is …
Concentration Camps in America
concentration camp noun Definition : a place where large numbers of people (such as prisoners of war, political prisoners, refugees, or the members of an ethnic or religious minority) are detained or confined under armed guard —used especially in reference to camps created by the Nazis in World War II for the internment and persecution …
Domestic Violence and Victim Blaming Too Often Go Together
With the recent arrest of baseball player Obudel Herrera for simple assault (alleged) of his girlfriend, the subject of domestic violence is back in the headlines. A common mantra played out on social media is "she's probably lying" by those who would rather assume the situation is all a big lie. Below are statistics on …
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Shame on you Alabama!
Whether you are pro-choice or pro-life, what Alabama has signed into law should upset you. Anyone who reads my blog with some regularity knows I am adamantly pro-choice. Nothing anyone says will change my belief that the government has no business regulating my reproductive rights. That being said, I can respect someone else feeling differently, …
I Do Not Understand…
DISCLAIMER: Before you read any further, this is my opinion. Yes, I feel passionately about these subjects. If you plan to "set me straight", please don't comment. I will delete the comment. You will not change my mind. Thank you! I am having a very difficult time understanding the logic of apparently a larger segment …
How to Survive the 2020 Election
Already the 2020 election has more candidates than grass at a golf course. Social media is a complete mash of slings and barbs being thrown out all over the place. People are viciously attacking each other and the candidates. Two things are evident: 1) this country is horribly divided beyond just republican vs democrat; and …
What’s Happening…
A while back I had written a blog that became quite controversial (click here) in our little corner of the world. I had said that a local state representative, Valerie Longhurst, was part of the problem in Delaware City. What's come to light in recent weeks is in fact Rep. Longhurst was not/is not the …
Since When Is it Wrong to Care?
I recently saw a meme posted on Facebook that read, "Warning: This is NOT a Safe Zone, Space, or Sanctuary. You will be required to handle your own business. All thin skinned, overly sensitive whiners should vacate this area immediately." Hmmmm. You know what's funny? I found that to be rude. I found it to …
The Real National Emergency
With the news filled with the president's urging that the need for a wall on our Southern border, even calling it a national emergency, I took some time to think. What is happening in our country today that affects the majority of Americans at one point or another - daily or anecdotally. The cost of …