The Forgotten Promises.
I am more then willing to admit that I cringe each time a politician opens his or her mouth about seeing to the needs of our countries veterans - regardless which side of the aisle it comes from....
View ArticleA Woman's View: It's What Really Matters
As the msm tittered around about John Edwards $400.00 haircut, John McCain's leisurely stroll through the markets of Baghdad, whether Fred Thompson's role as a racist attorney would effect his campaign...
View ArticleChildren Left Behind in South Carolina
It's the beginning of summer in the south. Throughout the state of South Carolina, schools are letting out for the year, high school seniors are walking across auditorium floors and stadiums to...
View ArticleFaith Matters, Just Don't Shove it Down our Throats
It's a quiet Saturday morning in my house. At the time of this writing, both my husband and daughter are sleeping peacefully, and I'm content, enjoying the quiet time. It gives me a chance to catch...
View ArticleRight to Life Not Clear Cut in South Carolina
"You'll see him there daily, on an island in a busy intersection. He's an elderly man, maybe in his 70's or 80's, carrying an infant carrier on his chest with a baby doll inside and a sign that says...
View ArticleOne Paycheck Away
Or Why I Lean Left The feeling of utter desperation came over her as she set on the bench waiting for the bus to arrive. In one hand she held an expired bus transfer, in her arms, her 6 week old baby....
View ArticleShould Gay Rights Groups Support Pro-Choice Issues?
Note: Not should Pro-life support gay rights, but should gay rights systematically support pro-life. A few days back, I created a diary regarding a poll result from Winthrop University and ETV that...
View ArticleFor my daughters sake - An open call to our leadership
Note: I know you're out there lurking, waiting to see what we're bitching, griping, complaining, asking about. You're our elected officials, you're the candidates who are looking to get our votes in...
View ArticleLest history repeats itself, meet Margaret Sanger
I would have loved the opportunity to sit down for a day and talk to Margaret Sanger. To sit and listen to her, as she recounted her struggles, her beliefs, her work. Despite the controversy that...
View ArticleThe Forgotten War
I remember coming home that day from work, when my husband met me at the door and told me that we invaded Iraq. Unlike many Americans, I didn't buy into the claims of the WMDs, the terrorist link or...
View ArticleParents and children win with Ryan's Law
It's funny how an aritcle or news of a law can trigger a memory. Today, such an article I read, brought back such a great memory. I was 20 years old and the base I was stationed at played host to the...
View ArticleThe Art of Couples Blogging
How to Co-Exist Peacefully While Feeding Your Addiction. Ok, I'll admit it, I've become addicted. First it started off with a way to keep our families updated, then it progressed to maintaining...
View ArticleA Meek Voice, A Lions Roar, Changes Will Come
In the year 1981, women were struggling to be accepted as equals in the military. Under an act of Congress, women were not allowed to be in positions that would send them into combat. Because of...
View ArticleTwilight years should be golden
She is 89 years old, and if you saw her now, you'd never give her hopes to go another month let alone another year. Her husband died thirteen years ago and for a few years, she was able to make it on...
View ArticleMaking progress but not there yet, the fight for women's rights
It’s been less then 100 years since women had won the right to vote. That struggle wasn’t easy and women didn’t win the right and privilege overnight. Today, if it even be suggested that, that right...
View ArticleThrowing my hat into the ring
The indictment of Thomas Ravanel has put a big blemish on the Republican party in my fair state. The level of discontent and distrust amongst the voters for our elected officials is growing. It's not...
View ArticleThrowing my hat into the ring
The state of South Carolina isn’t in that much of a shock, given the recent indictment of Thomas Ravanel on cocaine charges. In fact, it’s basically status quo, when it comes to our elected leaders....
View ArticleWhat we haven't heard, could it be the ERA?
As the 110th Congress took their seats in January 2007, they've promised the American voters many things. Increasing the minimum wage, holding the administration accountable, work to end the war, and...
View ArticleWalking in their footsteps: Remembering those who've come before
The struggle for freedom and equality is an age old story and not unique to one specific group of people. Indeed, if you believe in God, then you acknowledge the Israelite's struggle for freedom from...
View ArticleAll I need is the air that I breath ... to be clean
Cross posted from A Woman's View You could feel the excitement in the house building for days. It was like that anytime we had plans to head into the city. We were kids then, so a trip to Kennywood,...
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