Hello?

Does this seem totally over the top to anyone else? I mean seriously, why?

Be Careful What You Wish For

It seems that the recent legislation in Ohio, regarding the status of non-married couples, is having some trouble. I would imagine that some of those same issues are going on here in Michigan too. If anyone has any information on that, I would be most interested in reading it.

I only hope that no one gets seriously hurt, physically or emotionally, before these laws are changed in favor of more tolerant and open-minded laws.

Hat's Off to PostSecret

As many of my friends know, I adore PostSecret. True it appeals to the voyeur in me, but it is more than that. I don't exactly have secrets, most things I do I am very open about. And while that openness is a good thing, there is a part of me that wishes I had something that was so uniquely mine as a secret.

Every week I make a stop in to see what other people are proud of, or ashamed of. It is another way of looking at my own life. A different perspective. And while I still don't have any secrets, I do have the opportunity of seeing my own life differently through the secrets of others.

Another one of these damned tests...

Sometimes these tests are the most inaccurate time holes on the internet, then however there are ones like this:

You Have a Choleric Temperament

You are a person of great enthusiasm - easily excited by many things.Unsatisfied by the ordinary, you are reaching for an epic, extraordinary life.You want the best. The best life. The best love. The best reputation. You posses a sharp and keen intellect. Your mind is your primary weapon.Strong willed, nothing can keep you down. Your energy can break down any wall.You're an instantly passionate person - and this passion gives you an intoxicating power over others. At your worst, you are a narcissist. Full of yourself and even proud of your faults.Stubborn and opinionated, you know what you think is right. End of discussion.A bit of a misanthrope, you often see others as weak, ignorant, and inferior.

What Temperment Are You?

Wishy-washy

I love this thing! I think I should adopt this process into my daily routine. Thank you Courtney

Now that I've recovered...

So, my birthday...and my birthday party.

Wow. I had a lovely time. That is the polite way to put it. I had such a good time I passed out a good two hours before the last people went home. I discovered a lovely drink called "do be careful" and ain't that the truth. I acted a fool, left lipstick marks on almost everyone, should've kissed those few others. Better luck next time. I danced, made lude, crass, crude, and probably truly offensive comments, and generally acted like a moron. I've heard that pictures were even taken of me in my drunken stupor, and subsequent unconscious state.

Wow, what a great night! Thank you to all that made this night possible!

Now it's your turn!

What Your Underwear Says About You

You're a total rebel who doesn't conform to any rules. P.S. - It's a jungle down there! You're also way too lazy to do your laundry more than a few times a year.

The Underwear Oracle

Too little, too late!

I am so tired of this table-scrap approach to responsibility from the "administration." If regular everyday citzens behaved in a manner similar to Shrub's, they would in all likelyhood, be jailed. But because the "President" does it not only is he not jailed, but all he does is throw crumb like appologies and justifications at the American people, years after the genuine apology is due, and the people are pacified. That's bullshit!

It disgusts me that he continues to put people in danger, at home and abroad, and not only our citizens, and that there are still people that think that is okay.

It is obvious to me that he's a lier, a war mongerer, a myosginist, and worst of all he's an embarrassment to this country. What else do the people need to dissent?

Music Destroyed? Maybe Not...

I just heard this guy on NPR, it was really interesting. Musically it wasn't terribly interesting, but lyrically there was some interesting stuff going on. Now granted, I don't have a comprehensive critique prepared, as I wasn't able to sit and listen to the material several times. However, it struck me as interesting enough to pursue it after the segment had finished, and enough to share it with all of you.

Let me know what you think!

Another piece of an ugly puzzle

While I dislike the fact that there are 13 states where this is an option, I am disgusted by the fact that it is one sided. I don't have a problem with being against abortion, but don't offer up state sanctions of one side of the argument without offering up the other as well. Certainly not in something as seemingly inconsequential as license plates!

And the battle begins to take form

As long as South Dakota has these hostile laws on the books, I will not travel there. Furthermore, I will have no part in any state that refuses the freedom that being AMERICAN is supposed to gaurentee!

A side note, that goes for recognition of administrations too!

Don't you love live TV?

This is why the home shopping channel can be so much fun! God I love unscripted TV.

Gird up thy loins...

I expect that we have only just begun the fight for our freedom of choice. This morning, I received news that the Govenor of Mississippi would sign any abortion ban that landed on his desk. According to the following link, that is dangerously close to happening.

As I learn of more states joining the misogynist frey, I'll let you know.

But until then, here is something you can do to make a difference: wear your statement on your chest or drive it all around town! South Dakota Logo Products

A new logo?

I got this picture from my friend Shane, and I had to share with the world. Be ready for it in pamphlet form.

A reminder to clean your gutters!

Spring is upon us and the rain has begun. The rain, brings flowers and green grass, and flooding in our basement. Our basement is not any different from others, equipped with moldy walls (tell tale signs of leaking), and a dehumidifier. Okay, that kinda blows, but it's not terribly surprising considering how old the house is and how common this problem is in this part of the country.

What makes this so much more interesting is that our landlord removed our rear gutters this winter when ice dams formed because they never thought to clean the gutters.

Okay, just to recap so no one gets lost, let's take stock:
1. The current owner of the house never thought to clean the gutters.
2. The gutters were, as a result, completely blocked and did not allow for water to escape.
3. The weather turned cold and all that water held by leaves and twigs in said gutters, froze. That ice built up over the top of the gutters, and under the first several rows of shingles.
4. The heat of the house caused some of that ice to melt, inbetween the siding and the frame of the house, and leaked in through the windows.
5. Our landlords solution for this ice/water problem was not to melt the ice and clean the gutters, but to REMOVE the gutters in the middle of winter, and with a hatchett no less.
6. Now, the first several rows of shingles needs to be replaced.
7. Much of the water that would have been carried elsewhere by the gutters, is collecting at the base of the house.
8. This water is leaking into the basement.

Is it likely that there would still be water leaking even if we had gutters on the back of the house, yes. Is it also highly probable that there wouldn't be WAY FUCKING LESS if those gutters were there? Yes.

More interesting still, when I told our landlord about the latest development in the basement, her response was "I don't know what to do about that," and "I don't think there is anything I can do about that right now." Wow...

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Pierre, We Have A Problem...

...As well as Houston, Detroit, D.C., New York, Boston, Memphis, etc.

Until Roe v. Wade is a political, ethical, and societal certainty women will continue to fight the same battles again and again.

We all need to jump in on this one. Women and men alike. Please, do what ever you are able to do to continue to combat this conservative, anti-woman, anti-human agenda.

Planned Parenthood, NOW, NARAL, and the ACLU are all very fine organizations that are continuing the to fight where the fighting is being done. Please do what ever is in your ability to support them. Make phone calls, write letters and emails, talk to people, make a financial donation if you can. Anything and everything to end this war on women once and for all.

A little disturbing...

I have often felt that people regard corporate America with a fervor that bordered on evangelical, but I never thought to actually combine the two. I am in awe of this crew.

Now that's funny!

And I thought I wasn't worth anything

I am worth $2,167,310 on HumanForSale.com

11 Reasons Why people think Gay Marriage is Wrong/Illegal

I came to this by way of a friend of mine, thanks Beth Ricci. What is most disturbing is that the statements made are said to be real arguments made against same-sex marriages. What a sad thing to admit...

fortunately someone went through and added humorous commentary for our benefit.


1) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

2) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

3) Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

4) Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

5) Straight marriage would be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

6) Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

7) Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

8) Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

9) Children can never succeed without a male and a female role at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

10) Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

11) Gay couples are a harmful influence on their kids, because all gay couples abuse their kids, daily.