Archive | October, 2008

Pressure Post

OK, I thought about posting this, then thought better of it, then got PRESSURE to post it. And I have succumbed. Here goes:   I found my old boyfriend on Facebook. Probably a common story in this day and age. And it turns out we both live in the same town.  Or at least close [...]

Economic Woes Hit Me In My Roots

I posted about the economy at my other blog outlet, LA Moms Blog, about how I need to make more responsible choices with my money these days. And I have a major amount of responsibility to make up for when it comes to my hair.   I have a wonderful stylist/colorist, who’s a great guy, [...]

Rutting Stags, Is It?

Check out how this psychologist reads the behavior on Wall Street: First of all, our financial system is based on illusion — or rather, the shared belief that it all works. So when we all believe it works, then it does. And when we don’t, it doesn’t.   Plus listen to the testosterone reference and [...]

Profile In Courage

I tried to embed this video no fewer than 8 times and it hasn’t worked, so I give up and I’m just linking to it. It’s of Richard Trumka, of the AFL-CIO, talking about unionism, the election, racism, and why every union member should be voting for Obama.    It’s truly inspirational and I recommend [...]

Let’s Clear The Air And My Head With A Meme, Shall We?

This is one of those THINGS I used to hate to see in an email. Used to just delete on sight. But this one is really pretty funny. I have smiled every time I read anyone’s answers to this. And I could use a laugh…   My friend and fellow LA Moms Blogger Florinda does a [...]

Close Encounter Of The Racist Kind

I had a conversation with a racist this afternoon. Not by choice, you understand. It was a professional setting. And what was nominally the topic of conversation had of course nothing to do with race. And yet, the racist MADE it about race.   Interesting, right? ‘Cuz looking back on the afternoon and the years [...]