I am a social worker in Texas. My clients are mostly young women and their children. Recently, standing outside with a client, waiting for her ride, I was mortified at behaviors of males in cars. Drive by gawkers and worse. She did not react to the sexual harassment, as if immune. It started, for me, a conversation with my own two adult daughters and younger colleagues. Similar stories. Where have I been? Maybe this is just Texas. (fingers crossed)
Please don't tell me we are going to have to take to the streets again. But if that's what it takes, I'm in. I have one granddaughter and another granddaughter on the way. God help the disrespectful, moronic male who harasses either one of them in my presence.
This really pisses me off.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Donald Chump!
I am sure that if Donald Trump realized he would lose me as a loyal viewer of the current installment of Celebrity Apprentice, he would have thought twice about stirring the Birther pot. He didn't, however, ask for my input before he started down this lowly, dead end road.
I think I'll blame Gary Busey. He's the weekly target of disdain on the men's side. For good reason, too. I think Busey's crazy has rubbed off on The Donald. And now I will never get to see Trump fire Gary Busey. Thanks a lot Busey. You should have kept your crazy to yourself. Kindergarten rules, dude.
The show just doesn't have the same fun factor. Sure, Trump has done other nutty things, but this Birther stuff is too way out there, even for Donald. Sigh.
He leaves me no choice. I will boycott his show. Donald Trump, you're fired!
(Of course I'm not against reading about who gets fired. I really hope Gary Busey leaves soon. He adds nothing to him team. Just ratings. Marly Matlin is hands down the best celebrity EVER).
I think I'll blame Gary Busey. He's the weekly target of disdain on the men's side. For good reason, too. I think Busey's crazy has rubbed off on The Donald. And now I will never get to see Trump fire Gary Busey. Thanks a lot Busey. You should have kept your crazy to yourself. Kindergarten rules, dude.
The show just doesn't have the same fun factor. Sure, Trump has done other nutty things, but this Birther stuff is too way out there, even for Donald. Sigh.
He leaves me no choice. I will boycott his show. Donald Trump, you're fired!
(Of course I'm not against reading about who gets fired. I really hope Gary Busey leaves soon. He adds nothing to him team. Just ratings. Marly Matlin is hands down the best celebrity EVER).
Friday, April 8, 2011
Shut'er down? Really?
Disclaimer: Our household runs on federal dollars.
In the words of Tom Brokaw (paraphrasing), not in his lifetime has a president had to govern in the midst of so many major events, catastrophic events, economic events. Three wars now, earthquake and tsunami in Japan, bank collaspes, coroded housing market, unemployment through the roof, multiple Middle East government collapses, shaky US economy as a result of these multiple events. The cost has been paid in human life and suffering.
It's too much. We've said in this household, what could possibly happen next?
Government shutdown. Cool. The rogue (yes, I've taken back the word, see previous post on Sarah Palin) group of freshmen Republican Congressmen and women are demanding it. Nothing short of putting millions out of work satisfy them. It's a novice move and it looks as though they will get their victory. And for what purpose? War? Economy? Democracy? Nope. Because they are against abortion.
I don't have a problem with their position against abortion. I don't agree it, but I especially don't agree with holding the national budget hostage until funding to Planned Parenthood is taken out of the budget. There's a time and place to wage that war (committees before the budget goes to the floor, it's called democracy).
The Republicans likely will win this battle. Shame on them.
In the words of Tom Brokaw (paraphrasing), not in his lifetime has a president had to govern in the midst of so many major events, catastrophic events, economic events. Three wars now, earthquake and tsunami in Japan, bank collaspes, coroded housing market, unemployment through the roof, multiple Middle East government collapses, shaky US economy as a result of these multiple events. The cost has been paid in human life and suffering.
It's too much. We've said in this household, what could possibly happen next?
Government shutdown. Cool. The rogue (yes, I've taken back the word, see previous post on Sarah Palin) group of freshmen Republican Congressmen and women are demanding it. Nothing short of putting millions out of work satisfy them. It's a novice move and it looks as though they will get their victory. And for what purpose? War? Economy? Democracy? Nope. Because they are against abortion.
I don't have a problem with their position against abortion. I don't agree it, but I especially don't agree with holding the national budget hostage until funding to Planned Parenthood is taken out of the budget. There's a time and place to wage that war (committees before the budget goes to the floor, it's called democracy).
The Republicans likely will win this battle. Shame on them.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Mika and Paul in Texas bluebonnets
We found the field above at Cedar Hill State Park between Arlington and Dallas.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
"Here's your suitcase"
The other day when we were at the firing range (see previous post), I needed to show ID (good idea) and had left my purse in the card (bad idea). Paul volunteered to fetch it, when he returned he put in on the counter saying, "Here's your suitcase." He does this for the benefit of the gun guy behind the counter. Manly statement. Did I react? Naw. Not in that moment.
Got me thinking. You really can age a relationship by reactions to same situations.
30 years ago:
"Here's your suitcase," Paul says dropping my purse on the counter.
The gun man heard him say that! I am completely mortified! He must think I am some idiot chick who carries tons of nonsense in her purse, instead of the serious thinking woman I am. I have really serious thoughts... most of the time. Seriously.
15 years ago:
"Here's your suitcase," Paul says dropping my purse on the counter.
God, he's annoying, I flash him a dirty look. The silent ride home is a prelude to what's coming later: an argument about the same old shit.
Last weekend:
"Here's your suitcase," Paul says dropping my purse on the counter.
On the ride home Paul and I review the shooting, talking about how fun it was, exciting, yada, yada. Then I ask him: "What was that comment about my purse being a suitcase?" He gets a sheepish smile. I tell him I understand exactly what he was doing. He's still smiling. He's so cute.
I wonder what my reaction will be 20 years from now?
Got me thinking. You really can age a relationship by reactions to same situations.
30 years ago:
"Here's your suitcase," Paul says dropping my purse on the counter.
The gun man heard him say that! I am completely mortified! He must think I am some idiot chick who carries tons of nonsense in her purse, instead of the serious thinking woman I am. I have really serious thoughts... most of the time. Seriously.
15 years ago:
"Here's your suitcase," Paul says dropping my purse on the counter.
God, he's annoying, I flash him a dirty look. The silent ride home is a prelude to what's coming later: an argument about the same old shit.
Last weekend:
"Here's your suitcase," Paul says dropping my purse on the counter.
On the ride home Paul and I review the shooting, talking about how fun it was, exciting, yada, yada. Then I ask him: "What was that comment about my purse being a suitcase?" He gets a sheepish smile. I tell him I understand exactly what he was doing. He's still smiling. He's so cute.
I wonder what my reaction will be 20 years from now?
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