Talking today to a friend of mine who works at a clinic that performs abortions, she asked me a question that had me step back and consider some things.  “What’s up with all the Muslim women getting abortions? I wish you could be here and see how many come in - you would be shocked.”  The ages [...]

Stalemate

So apparently I am bitter.  Not only am I bitter but I am bitter and jaded.  Woooo…..them is fightin’ words.  So to get a little context here -  a friend of mine recently had a discussion with some guys about their search for the perfect girl.  These guys are in their thirties but seem to [...]

Spring is here

The weather has finally turned and spring is in the air.  I spent the day out yesterday walking downtown and finding little park benches to sit on and enjoy the sun and a good book.  the city definitely comes alive in the summer - yesterday there were tons of people out on the paths jogging [...]

Milestone

I took the eleven year old out yesterday.  It was her birthday a while ago and I promised her a day all alone with auntie- without her siblings.  We had a good time - movie, bookstore, being spoiled by Auntie.  Typical outing.  Her Mom sent me an email when I got home that had me laughing.   A case of kids [...]

I have a total bias against the big W

‘ A former Wal-Mart employee who suffered severe brain damage in a traffic accident won’t have to pay back the company for the cost of her medical care, Wal-Mart told the family Tuesday.’ (see entire story here)
This is why I hate shopping at Walmart and will only do so under duress.  I’d rather go to Zellers which [...]