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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Writing on other websites

I have recently been trying out Yahoo Contributor Network, a site that at first blush seems more lucrative that certain other websites, I won’t mention names but I think you many know what I am talking about. One thing humans hate is change and this other website doesn’t work anything like our dear... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Newt on a hot tin roof

“Should a candidate’s private life be open for scrutiny?” asks an MSNBC poll. Over 77% of responders to the poll said yes. Especially in the case of Newt Gingrich who was leading the charge against Bill Clinton for his infidelities but now Newt decides these matters shouldn’t matter. I wouldn’t vote... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Just F--- it!

The hit TV series “Modern Family” aired an episode that featured a 2-year old “swearing.” Of course, the swearing was bleeped, since the word rhymed with truck, supposedly. People, who apparently have nothing better to do, are all up in arms, namely the dim-witted dolts at the “anti-indecency... Sign in to see full entry.

To Cruise or not to Cruise

My wife watched the story unfold on TV, the video of a luxury liner lying on its side prompted her comment, “well, I’m never going on a cruise ship again!” Many of us are probably thinking the same thing right about now but this is undoubtedly one of the best times to go. Cruise lines are going to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 13, 2012

The very nature of war as seen on the news

Wars seem to get high and mighty mantles thrust upon them. Protection of freedom. Aiding allies. Preventing terrorism. Granted, all these are well and good intentions, its just that war is hell, just ask anyone who has served in combat. First “thou shalt not kill” is trampled under the rug and from... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Controversy over yearbook photo

Sydney Spies, high school student and aspiring model finds herself amid the swirl of controversy concerning her choice of photo for the school yearbook. It has been called “racy” and “suggestive.” While the yearbook student staff allegedly made the decision on their own, it does seem a bit odd that... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Bloggers are not journalists?

Bloggers are not journalists Of course we’re not, we’re bloggers and as such we do not hold ourselves to the high standards of journalism. We generally don’t adhere to the Associated Press style guide lines. I am, however, adhering to those style guidelines for the sake of this post. I recently read... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Rainer National Part Killing PTSD related

Several people were wounded and one park ranger killed in a shooting rampage that began at a house party in Skyway Washington and ended in Mount Rainer National Park. An Iraq war Veteran suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder appears to be lying dead in the snow. The mother of his young child... Sign in to see full entry.

Los Angeles Arson Suspect “hates America”

According to Good Morning America, a German national has been arrested in the string of as many as 55 arson fires. A deportation hearing against his mother a week and a half ago may have been his motivation. GMA goes on to say “…a second suspect was still being detained by authorities and... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

No writer’s cramp

What makes one think they are a writer? Why would anyone be interested in our musings? These are the things we must not let ourselves think of. By this time in our lives, we probably have been told that people like our writing. With me it started in high school, but a grasp of the language was with... Sign in to see full entry.

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