On September 3rd, I turn 50. Y’all, it’s weird as hell. It’s a number that doesn’t feel like it fits but I know I’ve been through a lot. In an effort to be somewhat introspective, I sat down to make a list of what I know so far. I don’t know if it will…
Category: Thinking
Past, Present and The Ghosts That Haunt Us
Please be advised there are trigger warnings for issues surrounding sexual assault, oppressive language, suicidal ideation, homophobia, abuse, abortion. “If I ever see that faggot again, I will fucking kill him.” I felt my stomach lurch. I was 13 and in the midst of a sexual awaking I didn’t…
Soldiers, Contractors and the Killing Of Hope
I typically post this stuff elsewhere but this is something I couldn’t get off my mind since the Op Ed from Erik Prince. Some segments of our society would like you to think that sending mercenaries into Afghanistan equates to privately funded space exploration. They would be wrong. The continued trickle of soldiers and…
Ireland, Politics and the feeling of Home
Is it possible for a place to call to you? To leave such an indelible imprint in your soul that you choke back tears just thinking about it? #askingforafriend I’m not sure exactly when it happened but I was sucked in by the smell of it. The mist, the grass, the peat smoke, the green…
Dysfunction, Lies and the Ties that Bind Them
This has been a roller coaster of a year for my family. Since March I have finished up some really cool cooking classes, learned to make rain barrels (I have 3!), seen some good movies (and some bad ones), had a TON road trips, some archery tournaments and had some really great times with the…
What makes a book a classic?
Towards the end of every year I work on my list on intentions. I do this no matter what and I work on those lists all year because, well, I just don’t want to be the kind of person with a larger list of regrets than accomplishments. I know that over the next year, one…
Politics, Smut Peddling and My Year of Ups and Downs
Politics and My Real Life I will go ahead and get it out of the way. For those that know me, I know you are surprised that I have been silent on the matter. That is strictly because I have been so damn busy. Here goes–I am not sure why people even CONSIDER voting against…
This. Just ’cause.
<== I saw this and instantly was irritated. Why? Because its true. We all should have a problem with this, parents or not, because the “future leaders” are your future bosses, Congressmen, doctors, etc. Think it doesn’t affect you? Unless you are independently wealthy and can pay for the best of anything and everything,…
I Would Change
As I am still horribly ill, I decided to do a repost of something from a couple of years back. This spawned many a long conversation in our house. Since New Year is fast approaching and the thought of resolutions is in the air, I think this is a good place to start. Enjoy! I…
Queen of the Universe 