Midwest Chick's Place

It seems that taking it on the lam is en vogue with Democrat legislators who are determined to usurp the Democratic process.  Taking a cue from the clueless Fleebagging Dems from Wisconsin, the Democrat portion of the Indiana House of Representatives (and I use the term Representative loosely) has gone on the run to avoid… Continue reading

Just remember if you live in Wisconsin and you’re happy with what the Governor and the Republicans are doing–call and let them know.  Too often, we forget that they need some positive reinforcement from their constituencies since all they are hearing is the yelling and threats of the (bused in) opposition.  You can find the… Continue reading

Himself and I were happy to have Brigid as a guest for the weekend.   My part was easy–stand around, admire the view, drink, and snack on freshly cooked pepper steak, french toast, and waffles (no drinking for the french toast and waffles).  I was able to put some fresh bread on the table and made… Continue reading

I’m watching the pre-NASCAR show and just saw Martina McBride sing the National Anthem.  No yodeling, followed the script, a couple of trills during notes that are held anyway at the end.  Beautiful, reverent, and touching.  Well done!  I’ll try to find a video of it later! ETA:  Having all of the fans stand on… Continue reading

The inherent bias in the hypothesis that a college education will make a person more employable, have more income, or worthy to become a citizen of the United States is very simple:  all of the people touting these ideals have college educations.  This bias has been reinforced by the idea by employers that a college… Continue reading

… when there is so much news going on and so many interesting things to read but you just can’t seem to make the words come out of your brain and onto the screen?  I’m having one of those days.  So I’m doing a post-Valentine’s post with the Three Dog Night in lieu of true… Continue reading

I’m not one for Valentine’s Day particularly.  I don’t like flowers–I think they are prettier in-situ than sitting on the table where the cats can eat them and then throw them up somewhere else.  I’m not one for cards since I can never seem to find the one that speaks my heart (or to buy… Continue reading

Obama, who apparently really has no idea about American culture, not being raised here and all, said something about Gibbs (who is thankfully leaving the White House) ‘taking one for the gipper‘ (by giving up his tie).  Now anyone familiar with American idiom and quotes knows that a person will “win just one for the… Continue reading

If you guys want to do something special for your lady for Valentine’s Day (or really just any day since you shouldn’t have to wait for a mandated holiday to do something special (and this goes both ways, thank-you-very-much).  But this is something that Himself made for me this morning as a special treat (although… Continue reading

It seems to be a growing trend in Europe to declare that multiculturalism is a failure since it has evolved to be not multiculturalism, but the forcing of an ideology and religion (islam) on countries, using their laws against them.  I’ve blogged about it and it’s one of my soapbox issues.  Pat Condell (via Advice… Continue reading