Category Archives: Thoughts & Responses
A Conversation With My Kid About Religion
Don’t ask me how this conversation came up. Some days my daughter and I hop from one topic to the next as quickly as Ohio’s weather changes. And for everyone not familiar with Ohio weather, our motto is, “If you … Continue reading
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Tagged funny things kids say, kids religion, parenting, personal junk, questions kids ask, singlemomdom
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The Bitter Homeschooler’s Wish List by Deborah Markus
I just read a great article, “The Bitter Homeschooler’s Wish List,” in Secular Homeschooling Magazine. Of the 25 items on the wish list, here are my top three: # 2 – Learn what the words “socialize” and “socialization” mean, and … Continue reading
I Need Help, the Mental Kind
Okay, this is going to be one of the most personal situations I’ve ever shared on my blog. But I’m seriously unable to come to my own conclusion and I need feedback from both men and women. I’ve been reading … Continue reading
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Tagged dimples, fear, love, personal junk, relationships, risk
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Favors Mean You Care, Truly Care
The following is inspired by Film School Rejects‘ blog post, “Why Josh Olson is an Asshole.” I think being polite, doing favors, and helping others are rare commodities in today’s society. It’s definitely not limited to celebrity types or people … Continue reading
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Tagged action versus apathy, dr. cole baius, film school rejects, giving, josh olson, manners, samson
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Misery Loves Company – I Won’t Be Yours
Misery loves company, I will not be yours. You built your prison and filled it with stories instead of memories. You wag that judgmental finger in my face. It’s sad, watching you, clinging to your blame. I am responsible for … Continue reading
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Tagged blame, love, muse, personal junk, relationships, risk, writing
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‘Cybugs’ Are Coming!
Oh ye of little faith, who laugh in my face when I share my “crazy” theories and ideas on where technology will take us. I caught this headline, Power Ideas: Military Develops ‘Cybug’ Spies, while trying to work today. If … Continue reading
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Tagged military, news, politics, sci-fi, tv, war of coprophages, x-files
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Garbage In, Garbarge Out
Does anyone remember that saying? I used to hear it all the time growing up (mid-80s) but you don’t really hear it much anymore, which is sad. Why? Because we could all do with some reminding of its meaning. So, … Continue reading
Movie ratings
I was just reading an article on my favorite Harry Potter website about Warner Brothers allegedly rating the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince only PG. Everyone was up in arms about this and it really made me think. … Continue reading
Could it BE any colder out there?
It’s been nearly a month since my last entry. I have been busy! I guess having a personal life will keep ya busy. I’ve been writing like crazy though, which is awesome. I’m way behind on the Think Sideways course, … Continue reading
