Tag: politics

no kidding

I love late night television. Many days it is the only time I get to relax and laugh. Still, I honestly don’t like seeing either of the would-be presidents interviewed on shows for comedic effect. The high school quarterback didn’t get where he is by hanging out with the smokers behind the gym. Everybody loves […]

the world is watching

Sometimes I wonder how our campaign seasons look to the rest of the world. “Well, you have cooties.” “Do not. You eat boogers.” Then, sociopathic leaders make wrestling match quality trash talk headlines. So, I imagine a different media campaign. “I can bench press 200 pounds and I only sleep 4 hours a night.” “Well, […]

Hey McCain, epic fail!

I will NOT question Sarah Palin’s feminism. Feminism is about the freedom to be who you want to be and not be limited by someone else’s inability to accept that women are not a lesser gender. I do not care if people talk about how beautiful she is. Complaining about a politician’s appearance is as […]

democracy in the family

Dad: “Let’s plan this week’s menu democratically.” Amy: “What’s that mean?” Me: “It means we fight amongst ourselves.”

sandwiched in the car

Today was spent doing what I hope will NOT become a Friday tradition, driving up to Appalachia to pick up Tommy from LMU. My companions for the day were my several decades younger than me 3-year-old and my several decades older than me father. I thought the day would be uneventful as long as I […]

Paper Dolls

The main presidential candidates have their own paper dolls. Online paper dolls would be much more fun AND environmentally friendly. How would you like to dress your new friends? I would like to see their costume choices for Fantasy Con.

Games Knoxvillians Play – #5

“Pick on Farragut” Objective: Blame Farragut for anything you don’t like about Knoxville. Examples: “Farragut caused urban sprawl.” “Farragut made the downtown a service center for the homeless.” “Farragut caused my child to be zoned out of the school in our neighborhood.” How to play: Whenever possible, toss out verbal daggers that criticize Farragut. Counter […]

disappointed

cranky, annoyed, irritated, frustrated, bothered, bewildered, ticked, unhappy, aggravated Apparently Knoxvillians have the attention span of a 2-year-old. In order to prevent future ADD attacks on election day, please make a list of every elected official representing you. Print and paste it into your paper planner, store it on your PDA and keep a picture […]

And so on and so on and scooby dooby doo-bee

Me: “Which presidential candidate do you like right now?” Sarah: “Not the old guy.” Me: “Why?” Sarah: “Because he’s OLD.” – – – – – – – And, the comments that ended a conversation when I had to bite my tongue. Hard. “I’m surrounded by bleeding heart liberals. If I could vote for GW again, […]