Fallout from President Obama’s speech
Yesterday was crazy. The first day back after a long weekend, I tried to motivate my exhausted kids to hustle in the morning and instead ended up cursing about teeth in need of brushing, toilets in need of flushing, and one mommy in need of medication. Crazy. After dropping my boys off at school, I [...]
Jackie Mason is a Cranky Jew
In another installment of “Is this news?” – media reports say that Jackie Mason (read: who?) called President Obama a nasty word well-known in Jewish circles. I’m only running this post because I like Rev. Al Sharpton’s comment: “At this stage in Jackie’s life and career he should get our prayers more than our responses.” Stay [...]
The Real Pro-Life Movement
Full Disclosure: My mother is a pro-life Catholic who voted for Obama. I am a pro-choice Jew who voted for Obama. Long story. Anyway, we had an interesting conversation the other day… “President Obama removed the ban on federal funding for clinics that counsel women about abortion,” Mom said. “I wish he hadn’t done that.” [...]
Do you have a few seconds to talk?
According to CNN and The New York Times, conservatives are already thinking about fighting President Obama. They’re working to block his economic plan and proposed investments in green jobs, health care, and state relief. Republicans are already pushing for more business tax cuts. Senator Bill Nelson is on a key committee debating President Obama’s economic [...]
A Facebook Conversation – Ongoing
Yesterday was a good day. I mingled online with my Facebook friends and with Wayne’s World as well. Here are some highlights and thoughts from both forums as history unfolded before our eyes. Catherine is ready to celebrate – is it too early for champagne? Catherine is always impressed with the peaceful transfer of power. [...]
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