I help co-facilitate a support group for women and one of this week’s discussions got me thinking about self-gratification or validation. In our group, one of the women has come SO far in the past few months. After being beaten and demoralized for virtually her entire life, she’s finally regaining her self-confidence and figuring out […]
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Carefully Crafted on October 22
Carefully Crafted on October 21
Hillary and Barack in Orlando
I realize I’m a day behind, but yesterday, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made a joint appearance in Orlando to kick-start early voting in Florida. My husband and I were on the fence about whether we should go or not. Was it worth fighting traffic and thousands upon thousands of people? You betcha it was! […]
Carefully Crafted on October 21
Mr. Potato Head Meets Halloween
We finally got around to “carving” our pumpkin. Well, we didn’t actually carve the pumpkin — we dressed it up. In a costume. A Mr. Potato Head pirate costume to be exact. Whoever thought of “dressing up” one of my favorite childhood toys is brilliant. I love my Mr. Potato Head pumpkin!! (Lyndsay, I’m totally […]
Carefully Crafted on October 20
Undecided in Ohio
There are lots of things I miss about Ohio. And, one of them is campaign season. I loved being involved in Ohio politics. Now that I’ve left Toledo, I’ve come to appreciate it even more, especially the organization of the party leadership and thier ability to get Democrats elected. (For example, Orlando is not nearly […]
Carefully Crafted on October 19
Why Can't a Muslim be President?
In this morning’s ringing endorsement of Barack Obama, Gen. Powell raised some points that might be overlooked — but are worth considering. I hope people will take the time to watch the whole interview. It was riveting television. One question that Powell raised that I think we need to ask ourselves: Why can’t a little […]
Carefully Crafted on October 19
Powell Endorses Obama
Gen. Powell is among the most respected people in this country. He clearly understands the challenges facing the next president and also understands the impact of his own endorsement. I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone to better articulate why Barack Obama should be the next president of the United States. Obama supporters should […]
Carefully Crafted on October 17
The Obama/Bin Laden Photoshop Project
The Republican Party has officially gone too far. Since Barack Obama began his campaign, the GOP has tried to convince people that he’s un-American. Maybe he’s a Muslim, the whisper campaigns say. Or, maybe he’s a “black power” supporter whose wife refers to Caucasions as “whitey.” Or, you know, maybe he just pals around with terrorists. […]
Carefully Crafted on October 16
Joe is More Accessible Than Palin
It’s official. The Atlantic’s Andrew Sullivan points out that new celebrity Joe the Plumber is more accessible than VP nominee Sarah Palin. Joe held his first press conference today … which is more than we can say for Palin. Yet, she’s the one who is trying to earn votes?? Are we sure about that?
Carefully Crafted on October 16
You Betcha I'm a Maverick!
Want to see what the Oval Office would be like if — God-forbid — Sarah Palin were ever to become president? This site gives you a preview: www.palinaspresident.com. Spend some time on it. Click on various images … and make sure your volume is turned up. You don’t want to miss hearing Palin wondering what happened […]
Carefully Crafted on October 16
Feelings about Racism
It strikes me as odd that McCain makes an issue out of his feelings being hurt by accusations of racism. (Which many people would say are accusations based in reality.) Yet, Obama — who has actually been the target of real racism — hasn’t once complained about it or used it as a scapegoat. Where does McCain […]