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  • In Memory Of Lisa Hays
    Lisa Hays, of Oswego,Kansas, went home this evening after a long fight with lung cancer. It’s not every day you try to write something in memory of a woman you’ve never met, but I’ve been praying for Lisa for over a year, now, and there’s nothing that can make you feel close to a person than lifting them up in prayer. Continue reading

  • Congratulations, Illinois!
    The State of Illinois has unveiled a new commemorative license plate, honoring past governors. Maybe they should change their nickname from “The Prairie State” to “The Prayin’ State” as in maybe their governors should be prayin’ they don’t get caught.

  • Yet Another Woman Comes Forward to Accuse Herman Cain
    Tabitha Hale details the experience she had yesterday with TSA at the Houston airport. "She started by asking me to take my cardigan off. I said I’d rather not. She seemed put out, but didn’t make me remove it and began the pat down from behind. She made me lift up my cardigan to check my back, went into my sleeves, and touched every inch of my hair. Then she got to my waist band. I had on black tights under my dress, which I’m certain is not uncommon. She asked me to lift my dress so she could check the waistband of my tights." Continue reading

  • If Cats And Dogs Could Blog
    Also funny…

  • Now Playing: 1965
    I turned 10 years old in August of 1965*. I wasn’t much into popular music yet. I was far too busy with my books, but my sister turned 16 that year. Accordingly the radio was often tuned to one of … Continue reading

  • Jay Inslee: Not Even Empty Promises
    You have to wonder, does Inslee have any vision at all for Washington, other than it would be really cool to be governor? Does he have an in-depth understanding of the issues facing our state? Does he have any ideas for solving them? Does he even care? Heck, at this point, I'd almost be willing to settle for knowing he has a vague idea of what some of the issues are. Continue reading

  • Five Albums For The Ages (1970s Edition)
    Every so often an album comes along that’s pure magic…you instantly love every song. These albums fit that bill for me. Listed in Chronological order. Deja Vu: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (1970) Side one “Carry On” (Stephen Stills) – … Continue reading

  • A Loving Marriage
    From the religion of peace. And love. And child rape. A 12-year-old Christian girl was kidnapped and repeatedly raped for eight months in Pakistan by a man who then falsified marriage documents with her, it was claimed today. Her justice? … Continue reading

  • Andrew Klavan Interviews Jay Inslee…
    …Er, I mean, the Green Jobs Answer Man. LOLZ ensue.  

  • Californians [SMH]
    What is wrong with Californians? In California, a 12-year-old girl can’t take an aspirin from a school nurse, participate in a school  field trip or utilize a tanning bed without the consent of her parents, but that same girl can consent to a vaccination (HPV) or … Continue reading