Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyA Story of White PrivilegeWhite privilege saved my son’s life — Fourteen years ago, my husband, my son, and I moved back to Minnesota when my husband got a job in a small, rural town in the southern part of the state. This small, rural town was very white, conservative, and racist. Our neighbor believed President Obama was a Muslim. …Racism4 min readRacism4 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyLet’s Ban the Bible!Terms and conditions may apply — As a former Catholic, I’ve read the Bible. From Genesis all the way to the book of Revelation. And I think it’s time to ban the Bible. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise…Christianity7 min readChristianity7 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyMeet My Emotional Support PuppyWe rescued Jasper and he rescued me right back. — Meet My Emotional Support Puppy My emotional support puppy is named Jasper. Jasper is a Rhodesian Ridgeback with some Black Mouth Cur and regular ol’ hound thrown in for good measure. That’s Jasper up there in the photo, holding his wombat. We rescued Jasper from a St. Paul animal shelter almost five years ago. Our…Dogs3 min readDogs3 min read
PinnedOh, the Places You’ll Go Where You Won’t Get Shot!Apologies to Dr. Seuss — Congratulations! Today is your day! You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head Unless you get shot But it’s okay You’ll get a prayer and a thought You’ll look up and down streets Look ’em over with care It really doesn’t matter Stay…Gun Violence2 min readGun Violence2 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·1 day agoMember-onlyI’m Dreaming of a White Supremacist ChristmasI think Irving Berlin would like my version. — I’m dreaming of a white supremacist Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where my Klan hood glistens and children listen To Grandpa reading “Mein Kampf” in the snow I’m dreaming of a white supremacist Christmas With every Christmas card I can barely write May your days be overflowing with…Satire2 min readSatire2 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·2 days agoMember-onlyGeorge Santos Has Been Expelled From CongressDoes George need help packing? Ladies and gentlemen, George Santos has been expelled from Congress. The vote was 311 for expulsion and 114 against. Shockingly, all 114 votes came from Republicans. But the fact that enough Republicans voted to boot George Santos down the Capitol steps is telling. It turns…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·5 days agoMember-onlyA Story About An Awful MemeA meme that really pissed me off. — I saw this meme on Facebook the other day. It was on a public “left-wing” page that frequently posts clickbait and stolen content, so I don’t know who actually created it. But it perfectly encapsulates the problem with the left. And this meme really pissed me off. Fun fact: I…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Nov 25Member-onlyThe Bittersweet Christmas DecorationsDecorating for Christmas has been difficult these past fifteen years. After my mom died, I inherited all her Christmas ornaments and decorations. For fifteen years I have decorated our tree and house with memories of my mom. Every year it gets a bit more bittersweet. When Mom decorated for Christmas…Christmas3 min readChristmas3 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Nov 19Member-onlyJasper’s New ToyHe loves it very much — Our dog Jasper has a new toy. We didn’t buy it from a store, or from Chewy. I shoved three of my old, clean socks into a fourth old, clean sock, tied a couple of knots, and handed those socks to Jasper. He won’t put it down. Jasper is carrying…Pets3 min readPets3 min read
Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Nov 19Member-onlyWhy I Don’t Weigh MyselfWe have a very snazzy scale that I ignore — I don’t weigh myself. I’m about fifteen pounds overweight, and I know that so why do I need a little machine to shame me? Social media tells women they need a thigh gap, visible ribs, a visible spine, collarbones you can use to cut a steak, and absolutely no fat…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
