Category Archives: Social Commentary

Thoughts, insights and rants about modern society.

Paper Towel Overload!

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

How many times have you stared at the paper towels or toilet paper, looking at the various options and wondering what’s the best deal? It’s not even just which brand is best, but does it really make a difference if … Continue reading →

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The Catholics Change Their Tune

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Back in 1578 (according to Wikipedia), the Roman Catholic Church handed down this edict with regard to punishments for heresy (in other words, not following the Roman Catholic Church): “…punishment does not take place primarily and per se for the … Continue reading →

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Living an Unfulfulled Life

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

This is my response to a question posed by Kimberly at She Scribes. I know exactly how you feel! I’m 47 and not pleased at all about my weight. I also have unfulfilled hopes and dreams, but to a certain … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Observations

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Three Walmart stores, two Target trips and a partridge in a pear tree later, I have a bunch of new movies on DVD and Blu-ray; 6 pairs of pants for my husband that have to be returned because sizes aren’t … Continue reading →

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Romney secretly supports abortion in the worst way

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

Genetically modified organisms are present in many foods that we eat every day. Scientists, farmers, ranchers, and parents see the deteriorating effects on people and animals, and they are trying to warn everyone about the dangers of eating GMO-laced foods. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Religious Freedom

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

The Catholic Church in the U.S. is beginning “A Fortnight for Freedom” on June 21, 2012. Its primary intention is to bemoan the fact that new federal health care rules require employers to provide birth control along with many other … Continue reading →

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How to Solve the Health Care Issue

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

The simple solution to the debate over the Affordable Care Act would be to abolish the health insurance industry and roll every legal resident of the United States into an expanded Medicare/Medicaid program that covers everything. The premiums would be … Continue reading →

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Using Twitter for News

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Digital Trends posted some tips on how to use Twitter to get your daily news. Their article left out one good idea: Use lists to help you find the headlines you’re looking for. I have lists for local media, national … Continue reading →

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A Creative Wasteland

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Someone else agrees that we need more original entertainments instead of yet another remake, reboot, or reimagining. “It seems that every movie is a remake of something that was better when it was first released in a foreign language, as … Continue reading →

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Keep Birth Control Coverage in All Insurance Plans

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

I am a Florida Republican, and I disagree with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida). Sen. Rubio said (and his press office published an excerpt): “This is about whether the government of the United States should have the power to go in … Continue reading →

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