I do not identify as a feminist. In fact throughout my adult life I have been very vocal about it. I scoffed when others praised Gloria Steinem or Betty Freidan. I understand their efforts through the years did help to bring about positive change in many ways, I do also believe the feminist movement of … Continue reading Hillary Clinton Opened My Eyes →

I don't know about you but I certainly have a lot of pet peeves. Little things that just bug me. One particularly annoying one is people who don't know the difference between yield and merge. This is a big one for me. Half the time people blast right through a yield which is annoying and … Continue reading Pet Peeves →

I have loved Philosophy since I was a young University Student. Actually, it was a few years later that I became truly interested. What caught my fancy early on was a Philosophy Student I met. He was a friend of a friend and I met him at a party that I attended when I was … Continue reading Philosophy, My Old Friend →

Yesterday I switched on the television and there was a hockey game on. I assumed it was an old taped game but nope... It was current. The Flames made the playoffs. I don't watch a lot of sports so I wasn't really aware that things were going on as usual. Who knew? Well my husband … Continue reading The Fan… →

What do you get when two polar opposites get married? My hubby and I. Two people who spend the first year of marriage thinking "Oh my God, what have I gotten myself into?" Last December I spent the evening with my husbands brother in law, chatting the night away and having a drink or two. … Continue reading Opposites Attract But Music Bonds Us… Forever →

This word means different things to different people but ultimately, in my eyes, it is the most powerful state of being that any human can attain in the quest to living a life full of peace and contentment. It is the ultimate factor to dictate our lives and it is one of the hardest to … Continue reading Freedom →

I was young and clueless when I had my first baby and I relied on the women in my family to help me navigate through my ignorance. I brought Britt for her first immunization shot when she was two months old as my brothers wife was bringing their daughter who was a few weeks younger. … Continue reading My Journey Into Natural Medicine →

Once in awhile I have a grandbaby or two come for a sleepover. My youngest daughter has four kids and the youngest are a set of twin boys who are almost three. They are a handful but we have a lot of fun and I can sleep for a few days after they leave. It … Continue reading The Hockey Mom →

Throughout time people have taken sides. It doesn't matter what the topic is, people need to have an opinion. Once they have it, it becomes very hard for them to switch sides. When they do they are somewhat sheepish. Or, others treat them with disdain regardless of the side they are on. They end up … Continue reading The Great Marijuana/Alcohol Debate →