Midwest Chick's Place

I think the unions and the Dems are sensing the way the wind is blowing this next election cycle–and it’s not in their favor. So they’re going to the bag of dirty tricks. Fortunately it’s early enough that maybe some of the damage they are trying to inflict upon the electoral process can be mitigated.… Continue reading

As my sister asked:  “Did we do anything in the 80s besides watch movies?” No. Continue reading

So a group of muslims (I refuse to call them scholars) has studied up and decided that if women are allowed to drive in Saudi, then prostitution will soon follow and within ten years there will be no virgins in the country.  Firstly, why most of the articles refer to these misogynistic POS’ as academics… Continue reading

It’s feast or famine…  Dating in the modern world…. Continue reading

So on Long Island, twelve schools are having an epidemic of whooping cough.  You know, one of those things against which kids are supposed to be vaccinated because it can kill them.  Although some articles kind of dance around it, the main reason for the rise in this disease is because parents aren’t vaccinating their… Continue reading

Via a yoga-buddy of mine: Continue reading

I think that one of the reasons that the federal government fights a shutdown tooth and nail is not because they want to protect the American public but because they’re afraid that they will shut down and the American public will figure out that they are better off.  What better way to know what parts… Continue reading

So in response to Mr. B’s post here, I called my Senator, not that I really think it does much good.  I left a message on the voicemail in Washington and talked to a very nice and noncommittal young man in his Indianapolis office. As I was speaking, it occurred to me that our politicians… Continue reading

A wonderful time was had by all.  I got to talk with Himself’s cousin–an Iraq veteran, world traveler, and gun aficionado for a time.  My folks came up, much food was consumed, dog shows and football watched, and just general family goodness.  My new bread recipe was a hit as were the tweaks I made… Continue reading

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  I spent yesterday baking–my contribution to the coming feast.  I feel blessed to be where I am–to be with Himself, and to be living in the greatest country in the world.  I have a partner who, in addition to being my oldest friend, challenges me to think, teaches me new… Continue reading