tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54781338592096821502012-02-16T12:06:36.746-08:00Opinions, Ideas and Thoughts of an average American MomMyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-42974924204678390652009-06-02T07:11:00.000-07:002009-06-02T07:13:57.124-07:00

I haven't really stayed in the loop on this honestly. I knew there was some movement to repeal the Washington Domestic Partner law, but I didn't follow the details. Until today.I just read that two gay rights groups have partnered together to publish the names of those who sign Referendum 71. Why? The article stated that these groups have done this in other states so that members of the groups

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-90967626056894844442009-03-16T07:54:00.000-07:002009-04-08T22:43:02.103-07:00

If you have watched any movie in the theater or on DVD in the past year, you have surely seen the new public service ads for honesty. They show hardworking dolly grips and gaffers (at least we know what they do now) doing their jobs and imploring views not to pirate movies on the internet. The appeal to conscience is clear, the message even clearer, "Downloading Pirated Movies is Stealing!"I

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-67376593962388565672008-11-25T11:16:00.000-08:002008-11-25T11:20:27.748-08:00

A few weeks ago my daughter, who is a hair stylist, had a hair show. It was the “final exam” for her year long apprenticeship in the trendy salon she works for. I knew the style of the show would be funky and hip and not wanting to appear as the un-funky, un-hip mother, I searched my closet for something purchased since we started writing 20 before the current year. I figured black was the best

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-31448249789015473332008-10-14T17:34:00.001-07:002008-10-14T17:34:47.405-07:00

Just a note to say that buying a house is alot of work. All the faxing and documenting. I think I really like home shopping so much better!

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-46368171800048139012008-10-02T12:57:00.000-07:002008-10-02T13:03:00.842-07:00

I sent this letter to Patty Murray after I received her response to my previous email telling me why she supports the "bailout plan."Ms. Murray,Thank you for your response. I understand the challenge you face as you try to keep the economy on track, but hold people accountable for their choices. Let me share our situation to explain why I don't support the bailout.We owned a home a few years ago.

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-25719579963264495082008-09-30T19:54:00.000-07:002008-09-30T20:03:41.272-07:00

I admit to being limited in my understanding of the economic meltdown. I am trying to read and listen and gain a better grasp of it. Until then, I have to rely on people with smarter brains than mine. I try to read and listen to people I trust. Dave Ramsey, author of Money Makeover and a number of financial resources had this economic plan on his website. I think it is a great first step:The

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-33830728803076512362008-09-10T18:06:00.000-07:002008-09-10T18:29:21.607-07:00

The political insult game is in full swing. Last week, Sarah Palin told a joke at the RNC about hockey mom's being "pitbulls with lipstick." This week Barack Obama said, "you can put lipstick on a pig, but its still a pig."Let the outrage begin! This is just one of the many "outrages" the campaigns express on a daily basis. How dare they say this or that! I want an apology. All of this outrage,

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-7848961064987256342008-09-10T17:56:00.000-07:002008-09-10T18:05:50.292-07:00

Karen Kingsbury, author of many Christian fiction books has a new children's book. It looks all nice and cheerful on the cover, but it should have a warning label.I was shopping at Costco today and I saw it on the book table. "Oh," I said to myself, "Karen Kinsbury, I've read some of her books. I'll bet this is a great children's book." I opened it and didn't even make it through the introduction

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-11288470108042929272008-01-27T23:45:00.001-08:002008-01-27T23:45:52.597-08:00

In a flash of insight I have come up with a plan to both encourage spending and pay for the rebate.The checks should be accompanied by advertisements from major national retailers with product offers matching the amount of the rebate and the demographics of the taxpayers.For example, a family with three children will receive ads for Nintendo Wii, Disney Vacations and Barbie Dream Castles. A

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-44036660567812801282008-01-16T13:28:00.000-08:002008-01-16T13:29:37.265-08:00

Matthew McConaughey, the good-looking when silent actor, has just announced that he and his girlfriend Brazilian model Camila Alves are expecting a baby. Not only will their child be cross-cultural with parents from different countries, but apparently also raised with a variety of religious perspectives.McConaughey, who has never made any claims of faith before and does not seem to adhere to the

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-38563248330298756102008-01-10T23:43:00.000-08:002008-01-10T23:45:50.994-08:00

Understanding Presidential Politics in Washington StateFAQ’s about Washington’s Caucus and Primary ProcessA Laywoman’s Explanationby Kym Davis In trying to understand our primary/caucus system in this state, I have done some research which I am happy to share. Please know that I am not an expert and if anyone more knowledgeable than I finds an error, please correct me.The most important thing is

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-84653370648877966372008-01-06T16:43:00.000-08:002008-09-30T19:47:41.116-07:00

In anticipation of the Presidential elections and in honor of America’s love of reality television, I propose a new way to choose a President. The Presidential Reality Marathon. The show will be a combination of all of our favorite reality TV features.As the creator of the new system, I have taken the liberty of predicting winners based on a number of qualifying factors. Here you go:Survivor:

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-58586965674178159362007-12-25T22:21:00.000-08:002007-12-25T22:50:46.516-08:00

September 12, 2001 - Recall, if you will, a country, no a world, panicked, not only about terrorism, but about money. We all knew 9-11 would cost a lot. Markets were down, assets destroyed, confidence plummeted. The US government, through the Fed responded by slashing interest rates. Now, I don't pretend to understand global economics well. I only got a "C" in economics because of some crazy bell

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-42758611186272888012007-12-17T21:20:00.000-08:002007-12-17T21:23:00.819-08:00

Hillary Clinton has an uphill battle in the smearing her opponents category. Recently a Clinton staffer criticized and later apologized for criticizing Obama’s past drug use, I think the country went, “Huh?” Didn’t we cover this during the “I didn’t inhale” campaign? A presidential candidate has enough trouble keeping his or her own weaknesses below the surface. Hillary’s problem is His and Hers

MyTOEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727127946505508992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478133859209682150.post-13550350475072903322007-12-17T07:47:00.000-08:002007-12-17T07:49:38.082-08:00

The Christmas WarsI got an email from a Christian group I will not name that asked people to boycott stores that are using the term "Happy Holidays" instead of Merry Christmas. I actually read it twice to make sure this wasn’t a joke? No, they even had a survey. "Would you be willing to boycott stores that refuse to include Merry Christmas in their promotions?" No lie. A survey.Every day I hear

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Thoughts on Britney Spears and young motherhood I just read something online I felt I needed to comment on. Someone wrote that they felt sorry for Britney Spears and all her trouble because she was really too young to be a parent and the pressure was just too great. WHAT? At 26, years old Britney is older than many mothers raising children with far fewer resources and less support than she

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