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As American As�


I really don’t like Hummers. And it’s not just because I am opposed to our newly elected governor who drives and promotes these beasts of the road. And it’s also not just because they’re menacing and bossy. It’s because to me they stand for something very, very American and, in turn, very, very scary.
This […]

This gravy has fizzy bubbles…


In two days, my husband, dog, and I will be heading up to San Francisco to spend another Thanksgiving in the beautiful, nature-loving, freethinking city that I love. Besides drinking plenty of good Peet’s coffee, we will, of course, be dining on an all-organic meal of Mesquite BBQ turkey (Mmm - something about that smoky […]

Going Postal


Isn’t it sort of sad that the United States Post Office has to advertise? Especially around the holidays when everyone is sending mail anyway. I’ve always kind of thought of the post office like I think of, say, electricity. You use it, but not because you saw the ad on TV. You use it because […]

Be All That She Can Be…


Chris asked me last night what my thoughts were about women serving in the military. Probably because Jessica Lynch’s story is all over the place these days. Not a subject I think often about, but what I realized is that I have mixed feelings and emotions about it all.
I am a pacifist. I dislike […]

She’s Blonde. She’s Beautiful. She’s Wiccan?


Enter Secret Spells Barbie. In her pink enchanted Charm Girl jacket mixin’ up edible potions for your youngsters. She’s even got a spellbook to get them started.
Because if Barbie Karaoke and Bathhouse Barbie (not kidding, really) aren’t enough entertainment for you, this Wiccan-flavored mutation is sure to please.

A Happy Clown is a Saved Clown


Meet happy clowns who love Jesus…Wow, the world is a strange and happy place. (They even sell polo shirts, if you’re interested.)