Category Archives: Current Affairs

Saluda Murder

Posted on 23 February 2011 by Valarie

I am horrified to learn that there has been a murder in Saluda, the quiet little Norman Rockwellesque town we lived in before we moved to Austin. Vanessa Mintz was apparently murdered by her husband, and her body was found … Continue reading →

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Obama Rejects Marriage

Posted on 23 February 2011 by Valarie

According to FoxNews.com: The Obama administration announced Wednesday that it will no longer defend the federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The decision marks a significant about-face for the Obama Justice Department, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | Tagged Boehner, Defense of Marriage, Obama | Leave a comment

We Are Not Alone

Posted on 3 February 2011 by Valarie

The Telegraph in the UK posted a rather interesting article, complete with video footage, that I found fascinating. Where is Mulder when we need him? I understand that even I have the technology to create a video hoax, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Random | Tagged Jerusalem, London Telegraph, UFO | Leave a comment

Defund Planned Parenthood!

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Valarie

Millions of taxpayer dollars go to fund Planned Parenthood. Now, why my tax dollars should go to anything outside of funding government operations is beyond me, but that’s another story altogether. Suffice it to say that our tax dollars should … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Family Life, Politics | Tagged Defund Planned Parenthood, Live Action, Planned Parenthood | 3 Comments

Suck It Up!

Posted on 31 January 2011 by Valarie

I have a lot of soapbox issues, as most of you probably know. However, generally, for many private reasons of my own, I don’t discuss homosexuality or the “Gay Agenda”. I am making an exception to that rule here. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Opinion | Tagged Chick-fil-A, gay, homosexuality, pro-marriage | Leave a comment

Abortion is Not a “Second Chance”

Posted on 23 January 2011 by Valarie

I recently read an interview with Oprah Winfrey about how, when she was fourteen years old, she became pregnant, and while she did not have an abortion, she was so relieved when the baby died, because she was so terrified … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Politics | Tagged Abortion, Oprah, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life | Leave a comment

Civil Disappointment

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Valarie

I think Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an amazing man, and I admire him, his work, and his family so much. They were the real thing, you know? He fought for civil rights, but with love, respect, and dignity. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Homeschooling, Politics | Tagged Civil Rights, Homeschooling, Martin Luther King Jr., Racism | Leave a comment

Texas Alliance For Life

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Valarie

Last month, Gaylon and I had the privilege of being invited to the annual Texas Alliance for Life benefit dinner with some friends. It was downtown, at the Austin Hilton, and the food and company were wonderful! The speaker was … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Family Life, Politics | Tagged Abby Johnson, Abortion, Planned Parenthood, Texas Alliance for Life | Leave a comment

Even Hollywood Knows Better

Posted on 14 November 2010 by Valarie

My friend, Pam G. posted this on her Facebook page, and I thought I’d share it here, too. I thought it was pretty powerful. Feel free to “pass it on”.

Posted in Current Affairs | Tagged Abortion, Alfie, Hollywood, Jude Law, Michael Cain, Mick Jagger, Sonny & Cher, Susan Sarandan | Leave a comment

Gene Simmons Military Tribute

Posted on 11 November 2010 by morningtower

I love this!!! Thank God for our veterans!!

Posted in Current Affairs | Tagged Gene Simmons, Military Tribute, Veterans Day | Leave a comment

Keep The Dream Alive!

Posted on 10 September 2010 by Valarie

Posted in Current Affairs, Politics | Tagged Catholic Vote, Freedom, Vote | Leave a comment

It’s Personal!

Posted on 29 June 2010 by Valarie

My home state of New Mexico is very much a liberal state. But, apparently, not everybody in New Mexico has drunk the Kool-Aide. This billboard is located 3.6 mile east of the Roswell City limits, along the south side of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Politics | Tagged Billboard, Kerry Hunter, Roswell, We The People | Leave a comment

Memorial Day 2010

Posted on 31 May 2010 by Valarie

Please take a moment today to stop and thank God for all of those who have given their lives so that you could live freely in the greatest county in the world, the United States of America! God Bless America!!