I had some other things planned for today's post... some lighter, fluffier, hopefully little-bit-funny things... then I found out about Judge G. Todd Baugh in Montana, and all those plans went out the window. On Monday, Judge Baugh sentenced a pedophile... a then-49-year old teacher who two years ago raped his 14-year old student... who … Continue reading Yet Another Moral Outrage
Author: Popculturemom
Miley Cyrus and the Question of Priorities
Miley, Miley, Miley... WTF, girl? Honestly, there isn't much I can say about her train wreck of a performance at the VMAs Sunday night than has already been said in many many places and by many people (including myself). So this is only partly about Miley. I want to talk about... priorities.This afternoon, one of … Continue reading Miley Cyrus and the Question of Priorities
What is the Breakup Bitterness Window?
Just a little warning: Last night's VMAs provided me with such good raw material that I might end up riding this train all the way to the end of my "31 Write Now" challenge. That being said, let's get to our first subject: Taylor Swift. Oh, Taylor! Taylor Swift looked so beautiful last night at last night's … Continue reading What is the Breakup Bitterness Window?
This Week I’m Loving… Cartwheel by Target
"Ma'am, that'll be 269--," the cashier started to tell me. "Wait! We're not done yet!" I interrupted, and I handed her my phone. The register verified that I had saved $10.41. Then I swiped my debit card, and my total bill went down to around $240. Not bad for two seconds work. What's my magic … Continue reading This Week I’m Loving… Cartwheel by Target
Two Things Y’all Apparently Didn’t Know About Wentworth Miller
As you have probably heard, yesterday Wentworth Miller told the St. Petersburg International Film Festival [I'm paraphrasing here]: "Thanks but no thanks for your invitation to appear at your festival, but as long as your country is oppressing gay people like me, you can go f*** yourselves." And people, gay and straight alike, lost … Continue reading Two Things Y’all Apparently Didn’t Know About Wentworth Miller