Posted in current events, marriage on October 17, 2007 | 2 Comments »
There are so many things wrong with this story. (If you’d rather not click: A woman who happens to be a lawyer is suing her wedding florist for $400,000 because the flowers weren’t the right color, among other claims.)
First of all, flowers are living things, and seasonal. I specifically recall my florist telling me that [...]
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Posted in current events, opinion on August 21, 2007 | 11 Comments »
Mike Huckabee is the only presidential candidate, as near as I can tell, that has the principles, the intelligence, and the personality to truly deserve the Republican nomination for 2008.
I realize this is not a typical Works for Me Wednesday post, like the usual parenting or practical tips, but Mike Huckabee really does work for [...]
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On a news program this morning, I heard a defense lawyer proclaiming that Michael Vick will undoubtedly “recover” from his current woes. I don’t recall every word verbatim, but the gist of it was this: “Michael Vick has lots of loyal fans. Atlanta loves him. Football fans love him. They’ll forgive him and he’ll [...]
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A big thanks to Jeremy for helping me get the lovely linky image in my sidebar!
I never intended for this blog to have anything to do with politics, but with the ‘08 election looming and no clear Republican nominee in sight, I have been doing a lot of research into the various candidates. As [...]
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Here we have yet another example of man’s infinite capacity for passing the buck. (And by “man,” I mean “mankind,” so don’t get smug, ladies!)
A fellow sends a bouquet–complete with a cuddly stuffed animal and a love note–to his girlfriend. What’s newsworthy, you ask? The florist sent the receipt to his house. [...]
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Here’s an eye-opening look at CFLs, those nifty curly fluorescent lightbulbs that cost more initially but are purported to save money in the long run, all while saving the planet.
I have felt guilty about not switching from incandescents for so long–but not anymore! I want to be a good steward of the earth God’s [...]
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