Here’s Why Rick Warren Wasn’t a Bad Choice
Yes, he’s a fairy-tale believing bigot. He says unbelievably stupid things on national television. But we are never going to win the fight for gay marriage and transform the United States into an inclusive country where gays and lesbians have equal rights until we get all the fairy-tale believing bigots on our side. I wish [...]
A Moment of Gratitude – Just a Moment
Not a whole lot to gripe about during this holiday season. Well. That’s not entirely true. I got a lot going on, but that’s another post for another time. Right now, I’d like to say that I’m digging family and friends. I’ve seen families interact throughout the years – some healthy, some dysfunctional. The more [...]
Sites I’m Enjoying
The boys at work like to hit Outback when vendors arrive to take us to lunch. No worries. Outback whips up a yummy salad for me upon request – greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, cukes, candied pecans. I top if off with some honey mustard salad dressing and nothing tastes better. Then I find out that the [...]
How the Mitch Stole Christmas
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was all about the Wall Street Bailout. His buddies deserved only the best in taxpayers’ money. But when it comes to auto workers and middle class families who are struggling to survive – he demands they accept huge cuts in pay and healthcare. His heart is two sizes too small. [...]
Back to the Lab Again, Yo
Not bad. As far as rejections go. Dear Catherine,Thanks so much for sending this my way – it’s certainly a compelling story, but I’m afraid that I didn’t fall in love with the writing as much as I hoped I would. I think it’s a purely subjective thing, because the proposal and sample materials were [...]
Most Ridiculous Headline Ever
“Bush’s Iraq-Afghan Trip Marred By Dissent.” Oh yeah? Well thousands of men and women had their own tours of Iraq and Afghanistan marred by death. So take the dissent. Poor baby.
Driving Miss Darby
For those who missed it, my family dedicates one night of Chanukah to charity. We light the menorah and instead of receiving gifts, we give them. My children, husband and I talk about the charity, its work and importance. My kids bust open their piggy banks and together we donate money to a worthy cause. [...]
Gay is the New Black
It’s no secret that I have a certain amount of contempt for religion. I don’t even know if I believe in God, really. It depends on the day. Combine this contempt with my liberal sensibilities and a brain and, oh I don’t know, concern for my fellow human beings and *of course* I’m not swayed [...]
I Get the Best Emails – Ongoing
My full-time job has me swamped, part-time writing gigs pile up around me, and an agent wants to see a proposal for my memoir Learning Curves: Five Years in the Nation’s Most Scandalous School District. Side Note: If you have any experience with book proposals, email me and I’ll send you mine to look over. [...]
Let’s Get Rid of Sansom
With so many good people losing their jobs, why should this bozo hold on to his? Click here and participate in his sacking. As more details emerge, it seems quite clear. Homeboy belongs in Illinois, not in Florida.
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