What owns you brothers and sisters?... Oh, dear God, I have a question on this class distinction sh*t. (I know, language, but I used an *). Why does having more money or junk give people the tendency to believe they are better than someone else? Are we not ALL Your children? That would make us … Continue reading Distinct Class

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison Growing up one didn’t aspire to become a garbage man or a maid. These positions were considered a lower form of service to mankind as compared to the esteemed positions of doctor, lawyer, or politician. I’ve … Continue reading Roll Up Your Sleeves and Work

Mock me not clown... I drove past a sign the other day that stated, “West End Kiwanis’s Circus Sale.” I immediately thought what exactly are the Kiwanis selling? Elephants past their prime were major manure machines and not useful unless one was an organic farmer. Or could they be selling used tents? I might be … Continue reading Circus Sale

In this royal court, guess who's the jester?... There is a sprawling gap between our pets. The Cat dwells in feudal England. She was born the year the Magna Carta was signed. You can believe if the lesser humans forced a pen in her paw, she’d have rather died than sign a document limiting HER … Continue reading All Hail, Queen Polly

I'll keep your secrets if you keep mine... Admit it. We humans do stupid stuff. By sharing these experiences with others, we expose ourselves to be numbskulls. Recently, friends invited a group of us to their cabin for a weekend.  In the spirit of lending a hand and to not come off as a free … Continue reading Stupid Stuff

Ssssssss... We let ourselves live within a climate of fear where irrational thinking trumped rational thoughts. Mark Twain stated, “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” My concerns included putting village idiots in charge of the world and running out of toilet paper. I recognized fear for what … Continue reading A Snake in the Grass

Don't stop for snacks... My husband and I were invited to multiple weddings. I needed to buy another dress. Shopping for a new dress evoked many feelings. None were pleasant. Dresses were styled for anorexics, hookers, or Bubbas. If a woman between the ages of thirty and sixty happened to find a dress that didn’t … Continue reading Consume Responsibly