Category Archives: Current Affairs

Dear GOP: Seriously?

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Valarie

But the Grand Old Party (heavy on the “Old”) needs to wake up and smell the Chai! Continue reading →

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Floating Rosary

Posted on 21 October 2011 by Valarie

We have the most awesomest homeschool support group ever!!  This afternoon, they gathered together to pray for an end to abortion, and then, in honor of the Respect Life Campaign and of October being the month of the Holy Rosary, … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Steve

Posted on 6 October 2011 by morningtower

If you know me even marginally, you know I am an Apple fanatic.  I have been crazy about Apple computers since they first came out, and am a big admirer of their co-founder, Steve Jobs.  I understand that it is … Continue reading →

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The Gates of Hell

Posted on 7 September 2011 by morningtower

Photos are starting to just pop up everywhere, so I thought I’d share a couple I found on KXAN, a local news station. (see below) A few folks have asked me if we are prepared to evacuate, and yes, we … Continue reading →

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When Hell Breaks Loose

Posted on 6 September 2011 by morningtower

I didn’t realize how much fire affected me until I started reading the reports of all the fires and homes being lost and livestock and pets being in harm’s way.  Suddenly, it all came rushing back to me, the memories … Continue reading →

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Global Warming

Posted on 1 September 2011 by morningtower

So, apparently I’m not the only one who thinks that the global warming thing has reached ridiculous proportions.

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Gardasil, Revisited

Posted on 27 August 2011 by morningtower

With Governor Rick Perry of Texas tossing his hat in the ring for the upcoming presidential frenzy, er, I mean campaign, everyone seems to be talking about his salad days with making Gardasil a mandatory vaccine for young Texas girls. … Continue reading →

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One Nation. . .

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Valarie

So, according to NBC, we are no longer “under God” or “indivisible”.  And, to top it all off, they were trying to be patriotic??  If anybody thinks it was unintentional, I want the drugs they are taking!

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Bridging the Chasm

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Valarie

I have previously lamented the ever-deepening chasm that separates the Left from the Right in this country, and how the two opposing camps are quickly deteriorating into some really nasty name-calling and downright guerilla attack tactics, rather than trying to … Continue reading →

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Jesus Said This Would Happen

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Valarie

I really struggled with whether or not to give any publicity to the whole “Judgment Day” thing that’s been going on for the past week or so, but finally decided that I should. First, since these “prophets” always claim they … Continue reading →

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Crazy News

Posted on 29 April 2011 by Valarie

I got a manicure today, and they always have the television set on CNN, so I actually watched the news today.  I have sort of been avoiding it, because it’s just so darned depressing most of the time, and it … Continue reading →

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A Word From Abby Johnson

Posted on 28 March 2011 by Valarie

I have had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Johnson speak on a couple of occasions since we moved to Austin, and have even met her.  She has a powerful story to tell, and this quick ad barely scratches the surface.

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Does It Really Matter Anymore?

Posted on 25 March 2011 by Valarie

I have noticed a very disturbing trend, and I am sure I am not the only one who has noticed, or who is disturbed by it.  It seems to me, that every time I turn around, someone, somewhere, is bashing … Continue reading →

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Dear Steve Jobs:

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Valarie

I have dear friends and family members who are gay.  Gay activists have fought HARD, and poured out millions of dollars to be recognized and accepted.  Now, maybe I’m naive, but if the GLBT Community is so “Tolerant”, then they … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Over In Egypt

Posted on 17 March 2011 by Valarie

It’s not over in Egypt. The media would like us to think that it was such a peaceful sweet transistion, and that Obama made all the right moves (like he had any control at all!!) This interview from MSNBC with … Continue reading →

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