Early voting in Chicago has begun. (Click here for times and locations.) If you have already voted here or elsewhere, thank you. If, however, you are a U.S. citizen and have not yet voted, here is a to do list: Vote. Vote because you can. Vote because so many others cannot. Vote because so many … Continue reading List 15: Vote (An Election Year to Do List)
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Yesterday a blog post of mine was linked to by another website. I was appreciative for the link as it continues to drive a lot of traffic to my site; however, the person who put up the link summarized the post by saying that in it the author (me) described "his" experience. It was a … Continue reading Sexism in So Many Words: Mitt Romney, Violentacrez and Julia Gillard
One of the recurrent issues in the presidential race is the question of who does and should make jobs. Mitt Romney has repeatedly said, "Government does not create jobs." I'm sorry, Mr. Romney. The government does create jobs. They are good ones, and our democracy would be stronger if everyone took a government job for … Continue reading The Government Does Make Jobs and I Wish Everyone Could Take One
If you are entering a contest or are really into Halloween you may be willing to sacrifice comfort for the sake of a costume, but most people don't have that resolve. Uncomfortable costumes are quickly abandoned thus defeating the purpose of having a costume. If you want a costume that you'll be able to wear … Continue reading Uncomfortable Halloween Costumes to Avoid
Around this time of year I see a lot of suggestions for "easy" Halloween costumes. Unfortunately, many of those suggestions are not as easy as one might like. The two main offenders: The "no sew" option - Sure, there is no sewing, but it will still take you hours to assemble. These ideas are great … Continue reading List 14: Quick, Easy and Cheap Halloween Costumes
Kim Z. Dale 