Monday, March 31, 2003The Credit Industry Is InsaneI'm tripping out here, because I keep getting these "pre-approved" credit offers from companies like Citibank, various MasterCards and Visas, Amex, and Discover. I get about 20 of these a week; Citibank Visa sent me more than two dozen over the course of two weeks last December, which works out to... Sign in to see full entry.Saturday, March 29, 2003A Wicked FantasyAs I climbed out of my ancient barge and locked the door, she stepped out of her sleek new Lexus, pushed a little button that made all her locks go "boomp!" while her lights flashed and her horn went "doo-doop!" She didn't even break stride as she walked in front of me just as I stepped up on the... Sign in to see full entry.Tuesday, March 25, 2003What Do You Mean, "A Long War" ?!I heard this statement this morning on the local news, but I naively believed I had just heard wrong until I heard Rush Limbaugh repeat it (derisively) at lunchtime. I can't believe it. I also can't remember who said it. But here's what I heard: "This may be a long war...it may last three or four... Sign in to see full entry.I Can't Hold Back: Comments on ClaudetteI've held back as long as I could, but I have had enough. Claudette, I don't want to be cruel, but maybe if you'd stop whining and write something worth reading, you'd do better. I've earned a decent sum in the six weeks that I've been part of this network, but then, I try to be coherent and... Sign in to see full entry.Monday, March 24, 2003Is There a Doctor in the House?I would like someone to explain why all my doctors tell me I'm normal when my blood sugar does this crazy roller-coaster thing all day. Today, I ate a good breakfast, but within two hours, I was feeling sick. I tested my blood sugar, and it was 85. I drank some water and toughed it out for two more... Sign in to see full entry.Sunday, March 23, 2003Precious ProtectorsI just had a horrifying experience, and I decided to sit down and write while I wait for my heart to its accustomed place and stop racing like a thoroughbred at the Derby. It's a bloody good thing I don't have heart trouble----I'd be dead on the floor if I did. My kids were out riding their bikes on... Sign in to see full entry.Saturday, March 22, 2003Break Down Your LifeYou may be surprised to find out just how much of your life is spent doing various things. Here's how my life breaks down: There are 8,760 hours in a year. (8,784 in a leap year, but I'm not going there.) I work about 40 hours per week for about 50 weeks out of the year, plus an hour a day for... Sign in to see full entry.Friday, March 21, 2003Texans Against the Dixie Dorks?This is too funny! My local news just reported on a new T-shirt that's available in the Lone Star State and sports the slogan "Texans Against the Dixie Dorks" on the front and "Don't Mess With Texas or Geroge W." on the back. While I defend Ms. Mains's right to express her opinion of our leaders and... Sign in to see full entry.My Blogging Wish ListCall me a weak, pathetic fool, but I wish I could block the titles of posts by writers whom I do not wish to read. I have the unfortunate affliction of insatiable curiosity, so I click to read even when I know the author is not a worthwhile read. Then I hate myself the next morning for being a... Sign in to see full entry.Wednesday, March 19, 2003Dear Mr. President:I am writing to tell you that I am praying for you. I know that the decision to engage in another war in the Middle East was a very difficult one for you, and I know that many people have criticized you harshly for what they perceived as "warmongering." I want you to know that there is at least one... Sign in to see full entry. |