Monthly Archives: March 2016
The Right to Be Culpable — Amanda – 3/31/2016
The Right to Be Culpable March 31, 2016 When I heard Donald Trump’s comments on abortion Wednesday—the formerly pro-choice Republican candidate said that if abortion was illegal, women who sought one should be punished, and then under pressure from all … Continue reading
Different Kind of Holiday — Kerry – 3/28/2016
Different Kind of Holiday March 28, 2016 This Easter morning, I rise with the sun. Nursery pink mingles with grey-blue stratus clouds, fading to salmon and gold as day breaks. I wait for the breakfasts in bed we ordered last … Continue reading
Horny Men Always Wanna Ride – Elaina – 03/23/16
Horny Men Always Wanna Ride-Elaina Portugal March 23, 2016 Dear Reader- He strutted into my store walking like he’d just dismounted a horse. With a healthy snort filled with the sound of mucus and a quick clearing of his throat, … Continue reading
A Letter to My Children — Kerry – 3/21/2016
A Letter to My Children March 21, 2016 Dear Children, I wasn’t always as boring as you perceive me. I notice your rolled eyes and patronization. I suppose to you I am a doddering fool whose grasp of these modern … Continue reading
Political Crack — Guest Angela Lindseth – 3/18/2016
Please welcome today’s guest writer, Angela L. Lindseth. Angela grew up in South Dakota on the family homestead. She has a geological engineering degree and a journeyman electrician license; however, thanks to her beautiful sister, Angela is writing full time. … Continue reading
Happy Thoughts — Kerry – 3/14/2016
Happy Thoughts March 14, 2016 Today has been a rough day. All parents have them, days that jackhammer the foundation and cover every experience with the dust of broken hearts, crumpled promises, and decimated plans. Like wrecking balls, the kids … Continue reading
Civility — Colleen – 3/9/2016
Civility 9 March 2016 As I watch my country go to pieces, I’ve noted another worrisome shift: Americans, who were always a bit uneven in the practice of civility, have apparently abandoned it once and for all. This trend cuts … Continue reading
Hit and Run — Kerry – 3/7/2016
Hit and Run March 7, 2016 Sometimes, life hits us in the gut, slamming us with hard choices. We must decide how to respond, choose our course of action despite the push and crash. Will we do the right thing … Continue reading