Dogpaddling Through Life
politics
Why Do I Keep Talking About Gun Violence? Good Question.
Saturday I went to a Pride/ Family Togetherness Rally. Everywhere I looked I saw the happy, smiling faces of people who were enjoying each other’s company while celebrating who they truly are. And I looked everywhere, too, because I was watching for people who appeared out of place. People like the 30-something white guy (a former … Continue reading
Cat Memes- Because My Cats are Smartasses!
Our friend Savannah at Savannah’s Paw Tracks posts memes each Friday, and she gave us an idea… except we are a gang of snarky cats who pull no punches. You have been warned.
Welcome to Hell
As of midnight, I am unemployed. I do not work for the federal government, but my employer does receive federal funds to provide the services I was hired to do. Since there’s no money coming in (and no guarantee those funds will be replaced once a budget is reached), I am on furlough. The irony … Continue reading
It’s Election Season Again! *heavy sigh*
The mid-term election year has begun, and my head is already hurting. Yes, the politicking has started. The GOP is planning its play in a meeting this month. They will pander to their base, because while small, these folks do turn out to vote in every election from president to animal control officer. And who … Continue reading
I’m Telling You the Truth, I Swear!
There are plenty of people out there telling us lies… if you can believe that. Continue reading
Do We Really Believe Women?
When women came forward and accused Roy Moore of sexual misconduct, molestation of a 14 year old child, and stalking teenagers in the mall, many of us were outraged. But that was easy, wasn’t it? Most of us agree that a 14-year-old girl is not old enough to give consent, and certainly not to a … Continue reading
In Denial…
There are some folks in Alabama and around the country who believe the stories about Roy Moore molesting teenage girls are “fake news.” We’ve heard a lot about “fake news” lately. Before we called it fake news, we called it denial. Remember when the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal first blew up? No? Well let … Continue reading
Oh Alabama, You Hurt Me So…
Alabama’s got some of the nicest folks you’ll ever wanna meet living here. Got your hands full? Somebody’s gonna offer to hold the door for you, and also to help you carry your load. Flat tire? Somebody’s gonna pull over and offer to help you out. Having a rough go of it? I guarantee somebody’s … Continue reading
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