SansPretense

Easter was great this year – Mass with my entire family (even my sister who lately has been intrigued by the Islam faith – long story), followed by a meal together, and then a day of reading, egg hunting, volleyball, bingo and just relaxation at the park. 
This morning I was thinking about my daughter’s new [...]

I don’t know where to start, except to start by admitting that I am a single mom.     
I mention this fact only because I was doing my daily reading of news and came across a blog about Ann Coulter’s new book titled “Guilty: Liberal “Victims” and their Assault on America.”  The Right Wing News blog was [...]

Although there is much to write about in the world today (like China wanting a global currency, or the poignant resignation letter from an AIG employee, or Obama’s threat of the government taking over private companies, etc.), I’m taking a small break from that train of thought today and just giving way to my mom side. 
For [...]

I blame the Catholic education and the nuns.
The biggest difference between a truly educated person and someone with a collection of useless facts is the ability to think for one’s self. This doesn’t mean thinking without considering the opinions of others, but to form a balance between the analysis of others and self-analysis. [...]

 I’ve never been too keen on blogging about my personal life. I’m not even all that great about sharing my inner thoughts to those closest to me, let alone to the public, and there are very few people I let get that close to me. I don’t feel the need to have tons [...]

Still hasn’t arrived
Just thought yall would wanna know…

The question has been on my mind a lot lately since someone I thought I had formed a really good friendship with up and decided that it was ridiculous to continue to be friends with someone 2000 miles away, but last night I met someone else that made me wonder the same thing.  It’s like [...]

Julie (11:40:54 PM): I love Goldschlager thoughMe (11:44:30 PM): hmmMe (11:44:48 PM): that doesn’t sound as cool to drink as whiskey thouhhJulie (11:41:28 PM): Have you had it?Me (11:45:05 PM): i don’t knowJulie (11:41:39 PM): It’s cinnamonJulie (11:41:48 PM): So as soon as you drink it, it’s hot, then coldMe (11:45:26 PM): aahhMe (11:45:30 PM): [...]