Two things in the Dayton Daily News (DDN) yesterday made me say, "huh."  First, did you realize more women are going into porno and stripping because of the economy?  It seems there is a surplus of openings in these professions and women who were "white collar" employees a few short weeks ago, now find the adult entertainment industry the only alternative to unemployment. Huh. Second, Dayton's Planned Parenthood would not give any specific numbers to DDN, (they were unav...

Right now, with an all "volunteer" military, I often hear people talk about just "joining up." It's not that easy.  There is a reason our military members are considered professionals, not only by Americans but most countries around the world. Here are some general facts about enlisting in the US military. They may help you decide for yourself, help a loved one, or just know when someone is lying like a dog about joining.  (Why do people lie?  I dunno. ...

This is an angry vent, so if you don't like to read them, skip it.       Last night in Theory we discussed elitism.  Basically the two schools of thought on public service.  One school is only "intelligent" people should be permitted to run for public office, the second believes any American has the right. The Professor is a nice guy which makes this whole situation worse imo. Here is a re-play. We have class in a "seminar" format, meaning ...

Ohio is losing jobs in big hacking amputations.  It seems like every other day there is a story in the paper about another manufacturer or business going out of business.  I don't think it is too far a leap to extrapolate people who are still working in this state, want to keep their jobs.  No one really wants to be looking for a new position in this economic environment. Or not. Yesterday while out running errands, I noticed my left rear tire was low and getting ...

I am scared for my family, for my nation.  People are celebrating and calling this a "historic election."  Why is it when they say it, I see it as the election christened by historians as the 'beginning of the end?'  That the celebrating screaming masses will later be looked at with derision much like the band which continued to play as the Titanic sank? My husband is military so I should be happy Obama is president right?  He and his congress will raise the white flag ...

Gavin's Kindergarten class is getting ready for Thanksgiving. His first project for the month of November is disguising a turkey so it won't be caught for Thanksgiving dinner. Here is the Turkey: HERE IS THE TURKEY IN THE WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM.     hahahahahahahaha

  Jay was finally placed in a "parent" facility at the Chillicothe Correctional Institute (CCI).  I received two letters from him this week.  He's fortunate it is one of the nicer facilities, meaning there aren't maximum security inmates, and he can spend a lot of time outside on the football field/track area. It's getting cold here in Ohio.  The state doesn't provide any cold weather gear for inmates.  So, Jay is freezing.  I am learning a lot about prison...

Yesterday, one of my professors returned a paper I wrote.  She didn't just return mine, she graded and returned everyone's. Before she gave them back, face red and voice shaking she said, "Some of you are going to be disappointed.  I don't know how to make you understand using more than three words of anything you've read without quotations is plagiarism; using any idea that is not wholly your own and not citing it is plagiarism.  And I have two words for most of you, 'writi...

I officially applied for a Masters program at Wright State University yesterday.  Turned in the application, the essay, paid the fee.  Once my three letters of recommendation arrive and the transcript from my B.A. the committee will go over my package and accept or reject my application to start this fall. Man I just love being judged by people who don't know me. Heh. The thought of being back in college both turns my stomach and excites me.  I'm much more conserva...

Word of the Day for Monday, January 7, 2008 lacuna \luh-KYOO-nuh\, noun ; plural lacunae \luh-KYOO-nee\ or lacunas:: 1. A blank space; a missing part; a gap. 2. (Biology) A small opening, depression, or cavity in an anatomical structure.

Word of the Day for Friday, January 4, 2008 obdurate \OB-duh-rit; -dyuh-\, adjective : 1. Hardened in wrongdoing; stubbornly wicked. Hardened in feelings; hard-hearted. 2. Resistant to persuasion; unyielding. 3. Hard; harsh; rugged; rough.

Word of the Day for Thursday, January 3, 2008 arcanum \ar-KAY-nuhm\, noun ; plural arcana \-nuh\: 1. A secret; a mystery. 2. Specialized or mysterious knowledge, language, or information that is not accessible to the average person (generally used in the plural).

Word of the Day for Wednesday, January 2, 2008 faineant \fay-nay-AWN\, adjective : 1. Doing nothing or given to doing nothing; idle; lazy. 2. A do-nothing; an idle fellow; a sluggard.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!   Word of the Day for Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Zeitgeist \TSYT-guyst; ZYT-guyst\, noun : [Often capitalized] The spirit of the time; the general intellectual and moral state or temper characteristic of any period of time.

Word of the Day for Thursday, November 8, 2007 ameliorate \uh-MEEL-yuh-rayt\, transitive verb : 1. To make better; to improve. 2. To grow better.