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Choices

Yesterday the Supreme Court sent Roe v Wade (RvW) back where it should have always been: to each individual state. This Constitutionally correct ruling has sent people on both sides of the issue into a complete tizzy. I get it. Truly. But let’s pull the emotions back and look at this ruling objectively. Overturning RvWContinue reading “Choices”

Open Letter to Amber Heard

Dear Amber, I read your statement about the outcome of this case. You stated that you thought you had freedom of speech. You did. I think you are confused about what that actually means. You ARE free to say what you like (mostly). However, you are not free from any consequences of what you say.Continue reading “Open Letter to Amber Heard”

Forcing “Choices”

Let’s get one thing clear: the pushback was never about masks or vaccines; it was about being forced into these things. This article could end with just that sentence, but I know too many people will want to argue about it being a public health issue. I, and many others, disagree. Public health is aContinue reading “Forcing “Choices””

Is Free Speech Dead?

Unless you have completely avoided social media, or any media for that matter, you have likely heard about Whoopi Goldberg over the last couple days. If you aren’t caught up, Whoopi said the Holocaust was not evil based on race, but on our own inhumanity. As a result, she was schooled on how narrow herContinue reading “Is Free Speech Dead?”

Let’s Talk About Debt, Baby!

Let’s talk about debt, baby! Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. Let’s talk about debt. Let’s talk about debt! Do I have your attention? Good! We have a crisis in our nation right now, and it centers around debt. We oweContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Debt, Baby!”

Jungle Cruise: Keep Your Money

Last night I saw Disney’s “The Jungle Cruise”. I am a total Disney Nerd, so naturally I went to the theater to see it. While not the worst movie I’ve thrown money at, I am here to caution others about throwing their money at it. Let’s start with the great things about the movie! TheContinue reading “Jungle Cruise: Keep Your Money”

In Support of Simone Biles

When I was growing up, I spent a great deal of time training as a gymnast. I was tiny, skinny, and very flexible. I learned how to tumble, vault, and was looked at as someone who could be trained for the Olympics. After talking to my coaches, my mother made the decision that I wouldContinue reading “In Support of Simone Biles”

Happy Birthing People’s Day?

This week we learned that it’s insensitive to Trans folks to use the term “mother” when describing females. Instead, we should use the more inclusive term “birthing people”. But is that really more inclusive? When using that term you alienate those of us who cherish being a mother. You also alienate anyone who can notContinue reading “Happy Birthing People’s Day?”