As in FUEL. My latest post on The Stir... Chime in and tell me what you think about gas prices. … [Read more...] about I’m Talking About Gas
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Trayvon Martin and Perceptions
I participated in a training session once that opened my eyes to something I didn't want to see in myself, something I didn't even realize was there. And I am ashamed. All the participants in this training session were given a photograph similar to the one above. We were told … [Read more...] about Trayvon Martin and Perceptions
City of Innovation in a Discriminating State
I read in the local paper recently that Raleigh, North Carolina's state capital, wants to brand itself as a "city of innovation" or some such thing. I think branding must start with who you are, followed by whom you aspire to be. There are times when your current brand and your … [Read more...] about City of Innovation in a Discriminating State
Gay Marriage Doesn’t Threaten My Marriage
Tomorrow Mac Daddy and I will celebrate our twelfth wedding anniversary. We got married in Key West on a sunny, hot day in the gardens of the Audubon House. Pastor Ken, a retired Navy chaplain conducted the ceremony, and we wrote our own vows. It was simple and touching and … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage Doesn’t Threaten My Marriage
Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Misogynistic Bully
I have so loathed the man called Rush for many years. But this time I am seething. Rush Limbaugh is more than a big fat idiot. He is a big fat bully. I wonder how his mother would feel about his recent comments about Sandra Fluke. If women who use … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Misogynistic Bully
I get around.
I'm donning some swank shoes and getting around today. Check out what I have to say about presidential candidates' personal wealth over at The Stir. And I regaled you with a story at The Broad Side about how I learned a lesson on self image from a 13 … [Read more...] about I get around.
I’ve Been Writing
I've been busy around the blogosphere lately. I'd love for you to check out the other sites I write for. You'll continue to find scoop, rants, and musings here at Dirt & Noise too. I'm not abandoning ship...more like adding to my fleet. TypeAParent: Here's a recipe for a … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Writing