Where Are You From?

It sounds like an easy question, right?  Except when it's not.  While I grew up in Kentucky, I've spent almost all of my adult life living in other states. One year in Florida. One year in Connecticut. Four years in Virginia. Twelve years in Connecticut. Four years and counting in South Carolina. Add to that …

Questions From a Republican

Recently, there was an article making the rounds on social media entitled 28 Questions for Republicans Because Your Policies Make No Damned Sense to Me, by Elisabeth Parker.  In response, a Republican posed these questions to the author, and she responded with 20 Questions From a Republican Because Democrats Make No Damned Sense to Him.  …

South Carolina Shenanigans

To say this state is unconventional is an understatement.  Things operate differently in the South, and not necessarily in a good way.  In my 4 years of residing here, I've paid attention, done some mental note-taking, and I've drawn some conclusions.  There's some shady stuff going on here. One big thing I've noticed is that …

The Adult Child – It Goes So Fast

When you first have a child, everyone tells you that it goes by so quickly.  And you don't believe them.  And then suddenly, your child is 18 years old and about to graduate high school. I still have to stop for a minute when I'm informed that she has to sign something, not me, because …

My Least Favorite Congresspeople – Part 2

I didn't set out to separate the Senators from the Representatives, it just kind of turned out that way.  Since it did, on to the House, again, in no particular order.  Trust me, there are plenty of people there who deserve to be called out. Rep. Martha Roby She's lovely.  If you think being supported …

The Battle With Cancer

I don't know anyone who hasn't been affected by cancer, whether on their own, a family member, or a friend.  Some have lived, some have even been considered cured, and some have died.  Cancer is a nasty, hateful bitch.  Yes, I assigned a female gender, although I have no justification for doing so.  Cancer destroys …

I Did Not Acknowledge Siblings Day

So Monday was National Siblings Day.  My Facebook feed was filled with photos of brothers and sisters.  I did not participate.  I do have a younger sister, but our relationship is... strained.  Actually, that would imply that there IS a relationship, and there's not.  I've tried.  A few times.  It doesn't work.  One person can't …

My Least Favorite Congresspeople – Part 1

Oh yeah, this is definitely going to be a multi-part blog post.  There are just too many words required to make clear how much I dislike certain Representatives and Senators.  It might even be easier to just name the ones I do like.  Shorter, certainly, lol.  But that's no fun.  So in no particular order, …

In What World Do Confederate Flags Fly at Family-Oriented Festivals?

In this world. Today was the last day of the Flowertown Festival, where 200,000 people converge on a so-called small town in South Carolina.  One of the largest craft fairs in the Southeast, lots of food, lots of vendors, a few rides to interest the kids.  It's a charity fundraiser for the local YMCA. And …

For the Love of Guns

Before I get started, let me say that I don't want to take your guns.  I don't care if you own a gun, if you're a responsible, law-abiding citizen.  Please note those two adjectives.  I don't want to repeal the 2nd Amendment. Now that we've cleared that up, I just don't understand the love affair …