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Trying To Make Sense Of It All
This past week has been, by all accounts, another very low moment in our nation’s history. First there was a police shooting of a man at point blank range apparently for selling CD’s near a local store in Baton Rouge. … Continue reading
RIP Prince
Prince Rogers Nelson will be forever remembered as one of the most charismatic and energetic showmen in musical history. He was brilliant in his performance, flamboyant in his personality and engaging in a way that, despite his need to remain … Continue reading
Posted in Concerts, News Headlines, Thoughts
Tagged 1999, Prince, Prince Rogers Nelson, Purple Rain, Super Bowl XLI
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To My “No Category” Friends
Earlier this week, a man who is featured on an entertainment show called “Duck Dynasty” made some disparaging remarks about the gay community while referencing Bible passages. A 64-year old Louisiana man who was born in some place called Caddo … Continue reading
How Do We Make It Stop?
A couple of days ago, bombs were detonated at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing 3 and injuring over 180 others. There have been many questions asked about this and other domestic attacks on innocent people. The masses … Continue reading
Posted in News Headlines, Television Talk, Thoughts
Tagged anger, Bombings, Hate, media, news, shootings, television, terrorism
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Apparently We’re Not As Far Ahead As We Thought We Were…
Well…I thought I had heard it all when Dan Cathy, the head honcho at Chick-Fil-A opened his big mouth and made statements about HIS version of what constitutes marriage. In the last couple weeks, however, even MORE idiots have taken … Continue reading
Posted in News Headlines
Tagged ESPN, Republicans, Skip Bayless, Stupid soundbites, Todd Akin
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The Morning News_7.24.2012
I don’t know about you, but MY Facebook friends are going OFF! In some cases, people are discussing in a civilized manner the topics of the past few days. But in other ways, some people are just way outta line … Continue reading
Posted in News Headlines
Tagged Aurora, Colorado, Facebook, football, Joe Paterno, movie theater shooting, Penn State, President Obama, World Events
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It’s The End Of The World As We Know It And I Feel (Oddly Enough) Fine
The Rapure. According to Wikipedia (the bastion of all knowledge), Christian radio broadcaster Harold Camping has gone on record saying that May 21st will be the date for the big moment. Not only that but he has also given the … Continue reading
Osama bin Laden: 9/11/01 – 5/2/11
Today I am conflicted. There has been so much news about the death of Osama Bin Laden at the hands of our military this morning that, as an American, I can’t deny a feeling of vindication. The man spearheaded one … Continue reading
Posted in News Headlines, Thoughts
Tagged 2001, 2011, 9/11, bin Laden's death, Jr., King, Martin Luther, May 2, Navy Seals, Osama bin Laden, September 11, U.S. military
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Family Reunion
There have been some amazing golf moments at Augusta National but this year was unlike anything that anyone has ever seen! 8 golfers had a shot to win this year’s 75th green jacket but it was Charl Schwartzel (who?) who … Continue reading
Posted in My Life, News Headlines, Sports Talk, Television Talk
Tagged 2011 Masters, Augusta National, CBS, Charl Schwartzel, networks, The Masters
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Hi…I’m Dead
So I was scouring the news headlines for something to write about this morning and there’s just so much! The devastation in Japan is horrific. The NCAA Tournament is about to begin (and does anyone have a better gig than … Continue reading
Posted in News Headlines, Thoughts
Tagged cut out, Dr. Seuss, Northern Kentucky, obituary, Ted Bushelman
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As If Teaching Wasn’t Hard Enough…
Ice cream is TAAAAASTY… If you’re a teacher and you are trying to teach your class about the election process, what would you do? Maybe take a trip to a local Board Of Elections? Maybe have someone speak about how … Continue reading
How About A “Medical Menu”?
And all this will only cost you $4,000,532.32! So I’ve been watching intently on this whole healthcare issue. It seems everyone has different opinions about it. No one in Washington can come up with a solution. Apparently you are either … Continue reading
What The Heck…Sex Addiction?
Remember…SHE beat HIM with a club. He was just having harmless sex… Our country is in an economic depression. Health insurance rates are through the roof. Haiti just got run over by an earthquake. And what is everyone talking about … Continue reading
Posted in News Headlines, What The Heck...?
Tagged A man and his wood, putting around, sex addict, sexual addiction, Tiger Woods
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United States Health Care
Normally I don’t like to open my blog up for controversy, especially one of this magnitude…but I’m curious. I’ve had friends who have brought up healthcare on their Facebook updates and there have been some heated arguments for and against … Continue reading
Wonder What I Woulda Been?
What would you do if you could have your kid genetically tested to see what he or she might grow up to be someday? Apparently over in China, where a family is only allowed one child, they are using DNA … Continue reading
Posted in News Headlines, Thoughts
Tagged China, DNA, Genetic testing, Genetics, News Headlines
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