In Chicago, 29,000 teachers were on strike because their corrupt union told them to. This is just another example of the sheer selfishness of these teachers. As they head back to the classroom, I hope they live in fear of losing their over-paid, over-rated jobs for good. One of the complaints from the teachers in…
Wisconsin Recall Primary…Almost Here!!
2 days until the recall primaries. OH. MY. FUCKING. POLITICAL. GOD. This could not possibly end soon enough. 15 months of being consumed with matters that rarely even entered my mind for the first 36 years of my life - and I think my brain has had it. Sure, I have always been socially -…
My Letter to the Editor(s) Regarding the Bullshit Bill
This morning I woke up and read some comments on The Racine Journal Times website about the Budget Repair Bill and the protests. I logged on, all ready to make an attempt to defend my position...to correct false statements...to share much needed information. But then I remembered...this is RJT. They don't listen. They insult, bait and…
Keep House Cats in the House
Letter I submitted to The Racine Journal Times today.Here is the link to the letter online (printed Wednesday June 10, 2009)http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2009/06/10/letters_to_editor/doc4a2ef9a3270ec548203860.txt I am confused about something and perhaps someone out there can clear this up for me. When a person decides to become a pet owner - specifically, cats in this case -…
Make the Most of Racine’s Waterfront
Here is a letter I wrote to the Racine Journal Times - Letter to the Editor Link to Letter Online Our community has spent much time and many dollars on the downtown and waterfront area. It is no secret that the shores of this city are one of its greatest commodities. It…
Tuesday April 15, 2008
So I have actually come to a decision…at least for the meantime…in regards to blogging here and elsewhere. And here is the dealio… I will be majorly limiting my time on The Journal Times site (local newspaper site I spoke about previously). I have removed all pictures and will no longer be sharing personal…
Old Letter to the Editor on Windfall Oil Profits
Link to online article: http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2005/11/02/letters_to_editor/iq_3746423.txt Writing will come slowly to me today as I am as close to speechless as I can get.In hearing the latest reports about the windfall profits made by Exxon this past quarter, I am appalled. Yes, certainly companies are supposed to make a profit. That is the whole…
Cigarette Tax – Letter to the Editor
Here is the link to the online article for The Racine Journal Times: http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2007/01/27/letters_to_editor/iq_4306715.txt Here is the link to the online letter on the Milwaukee Journal: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_20070128/ai_n17158679 Here is the link to the online letter on The Wisconsin State Journal: http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/tct/2007/02/06/0702060219.php Raising the cigarette tax is beneficial in so…
Old Letter to the Editor on Gay Marriage
Link to the online article: http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2006/05/12/letters_to_editor/iq_4035818.txt Vote down constitutional ban On November 7th Wisconsin voters will have the opportunity to vote for a constitutional ban on gay marriage. In my perspective I cannot even fathom the idea that in the year 2006 we even have to address something like this. I cannot…
Please read…
Today I was told by several people on a local blog site that it was "dangerous" or "nuts" or "irresponsible" to have pictures on my public website. In fact it seems many think that having a public website in the first place is crazy...especially one as personal as mine. It is true...I do share…
Ramblings of a Neurotic Housewife 