Headlines illustrate stupidity of “hate crime” concept
I noticed a headline the other day… I was going to share it, because it was so ridiculous, but then I left the website where I’d seen it and didn’t go back. It went like this:
“Woman’s week-long rape, torture may be hate crime.”
And I thought, upon reading that, If a week of rape and torture [...]
Thoughts on the September 11 Sixth Anniversary
Blue Sky.
That’s what I remember, more than anything else, about September 11, 2001. It was one of those blue sky days (at least, it was in New York – isn’t it funny that I don’t remember whether it was overcast here?). The kind like today: bright, clear blue sky, where trees and buildings just seem [...]
Monday musings: a praying mantis, a motorcycle accident, and more
I have to mention a really interesting experience we had the other night. My husband and I came out of El Rodeo on E. Euclid and were approaching our car, when I realized there was a Praying Mantis perched on the roof of the car, over the driver’s door. We approached slowly because frankly, I’ve [...]
“These kids today!” Has something like this happened to you?
Dear Lord, I do NOT want to be one of those people who goes around wondering “What is it with these kids today?” But I can’t help myself.
I had an experience on Wednesday that made me indescribably angry. Turns out it is not an isolated incident, as this story from Thursday’s Register shows.
I was driving [...]
‘Why’ is just one question following tragic crash
Obviously, Matthew Tesch’s mother blames herself at least in part for his death. Today’s Register article quotes her clearly questioning why her two sons – one dead and one severely injured in a Monday morning traffic accident on the Southeast side – kept the company they kept, and made the choices they made early Monday: [...]
Seen Hsu?
Updated 9/7 – Caught again!
“Hillraiser” Norman Hsu again became a fugitive from justice today when he failed to show at some sort of bail reduction hearing in San Mateo (CA) District Court. There’s a new warrant out for Hsu’s arrest, so when he’s re-arrested he’ll be serving without bail.
Oops, make that IF he’s re-arrested… his [...]
Five Questions with… Larry Lehmer
Five Questions With… is a weekly series on DMweblife highlighting Des Moines area bloggers and their blogs! This edition features Larry Lehmer, a family historian who savors connections to the past and cherishes the present. Larry’s blog is called Passing It On, co-located with his business website at www.whenwordsmatter.com.
1. What’s the focus of your blog? [...]
Stall etiquette not just for men
In light of the “men’s room etiquette” schooling we all received last week courtesy of Sen. Larry Craig, I thought a brief round-up of rules from the ladies’ perspective might be in order. Here are some unwritten guidelines you might not be aware of:
1. Courtesy flush – yes, gals use it too… it’s only proper [...]