This time eight years ago, I was filled with so much hope and joy. I was expecting the birth of my first baby girl. We had just elected our first black president. Although the economy was tanked due to eight years of failed Republican policies, things were looking up. The stock market had begun to … Continue reading My How Far We’ve Gone (Back)
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Please Stop Saying Ted Cruz’s Daughter “Hates” Him
The media has finally done the impossible—make me feel sympathy for Sen. Ted Cruz. Sure, the guy is a psychopath and creepy as all hell, but...
Mass Shootings… I’m Confused
The Oregon shooter was a British, IRA-supporting, biracial, neo-Nazi, anti-theist, self-proclaimed conservative Republican... Color me confused. And this obviously mentally ill person was allowed to purchase three handguns and an AR-15. There have been 45 school shootings this year. Texas Legislature recently voted to allow guns on campus (idiots) and other Teapublican law makers don't … Continue reading Mass Shootings… I’m Confused
Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk (AKA How I Spent My Winter Vacation)
I know it's been a slow year on this blog, so for those of you who have stuck around, let me first thank you. Whether you're old or new here, welcome (welcome back) and Happy New Year to all! Honestly, it's been hard to write more than rants on Facebook walls or quick blurbs on … Continue reading Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk (AKA How I Spent My Winter Vacation)
Why Green Eggs and Ham, Mr. Cruz?
Last night, Ted Cruz, the junior senator from my state (and general stain on humanity), decided to filibuster into the wee hours of the night on his crusade against ensuring proper healthcare coverage for million Americans. During his all-night-long rage against quality of life, he read Green Eggs and Ham. Why that book instead of … Continue reading Why Green Eggs and Ham, Mr. Cruz?
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