I ended my romance with the Democratic Party this week. It was a long time coming ever since I was in kindergarten and listed Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and the Fonz as my heroes. My perversion must have started early as a side of effect of Nixon’s resignation when I was… Read full post »

The Occupy Movement has started across our nation. It has captured our imaginations of what can be done to take back our country from forces that have worked against the great American tradition of a middle class able to provide for their families with dignity and pride.  We need to go… Read full post »

Beware of anyone who offers simple solutions to complex problems.  When it comes to addiction painfully there are no simple solutions - EVER. 

I applaud the Coalition for Juvenile Justice for reaching out today to all of its social networks to explain to the public why the new A&E show… Read full post »

Louise Raggio passed away of natural causes at age 91 on Sunday. 

I would like to take a moment to remember her fight for property rights of women.  Louise fought a long hard Texas tough battle to pass the Texas Marital Property Act of 1967.  

Before passage of that bill… Read full post »

Today I speak out on behalf of all of the young men in our country with Asperger Syndrome. I also offer hope to their parents. Most people with Asperger Syndrome DO NOT commit violent acts. 

Yes, it is very possible that Tucson gunman Jaren Lee Loughner has this diagnosis. I have… Read full post »

I live in Nevada so when the national news took to the story about Sharron Angle bashing the bill that saves my family thousands of dollars a year by requiring coverage for therapies by our health insurance I took notice. 

Every day of my life is focused around Autism.… Read full post »

I have started a blogging campaign to get enough buzz about the issue of GPS with Victim Notification. Women in my generation are going through the very same horror as the women a generation before, the insane part is that today there is technology that can prevent it. 

My loop-a-blog campaign… Read full post »

Brace yourself San Diego the geeks have converged on your town again. First ComicCon now they are at the DelMar race track this Saturday. 

Cool As Ever Tech  

The tickets are free and it looks like an opportunity to see if those folks with flying fingers Twittering all day and nig… Read full post »

Sorry Gay Tea Party Patriots (I am not saying there are not any of you.)

Sharron Angle does not want your money. Sorry.

She does not want money from your employer if they treat you like a decent human being and don't want you re-programmed.

Greg Sargent with the Washington… Read full post »

Sharon Angle enjoyed her day campaigning for the US Senate out in San Diego.

Only problem is that the district she wants to win is across the border a six hour drive away in Nevada. She wants to unseat Harry Reid in the November election but won’t talk to the… Read full post »

Stay home from Costco. You just don't know what might happen to you while you are there.

In Las Vegas there is the tragic case of the police shooting of Erik Scott I wrote about it in this earlier piece.

Three weeks have passed with no solid answers about… Read full post »

Scuttlepad a new social network for kids just opened yesterday. The press release promising an environment where kids can learn social skills  and "responsible" social networking drew me in for a spin.

After my ten year old was signed up and verified she could post a profile pictu… Read full post »

Up late working on a project I heard the voice of Joey Greco otherwise known as the Cheaters show guy inviting me to "speed up the wheels of justice" by visiting a new website from the creators of his program called iaccuse.com.

 If you have not stumbled upon Cheaters in… Read full post »

My previous post was about the high cost of BlogWorld. Any convention that costs over $800 before the room and meal cost needs to be something very special. The BlogWorldBlog responded with suggestions how to pay for the convention by asking for donations or holding a garage sale.

For my… Read full post »

BlogWorld Expo is coming to Las Vegas October 14-16th!

At first the $895 early bird price tag seemed a little steep in our recession era, even $395 is deep into he pockets of hobby bloggers, but I will plunk down my $35 to see the exhibit space and get new… Read full post »

Gay Rights: For the Children

My ex-husband is gay. He has never come out of the closet. There are still men who make this choice, and it is his choice to make.

I wish for the sake of my two children with him that the world were a place… Read full post »

I thought for a couple days about if I should share these new tips I have learned over the last six months because I would not want them to get into the hands of stalkers.

The stalkers probably already know them so I should share with the rest of the world… Read full post »

Frayed nerves on any police call for a weapon and 107 degree heat combined for a tragic end to the life of Erik Scott a Las Vegas resident.

Slaying of Army Veteran Shocks Friends and Family 

This never would have happened in October, December, April, or any other month when Las… Read full post »

I found this article interesting from my past hometown of Portland Oregon.

Terri Horman posted comments on KATU.com

Regardless of her innocence or guilt I don't think she anticipated this research when she signed up for the account prior to the unfortunate abduction of her stepson.

I am torn.… Read full post »

My Dearest Friend,

You called me tonight with the lament in your heart that you had not done enough, seen enough, been anywhere, or done anything.

Your heart heavy with regret for chances not taken and a predictable path laid in front of you from age 18.

You… Read full post »

My ex-husband as of today owes $58,312 in past due child support including penalties and interest. He has never in the last 7 years made a full payment nor has he taken it seriously that paying child support is something all non-custodial parents must do  including him.

Six months ago… Read full post »

I came across the following magazine hunting through Writers Market tonight plotting my next literary adventure.

Bacon Busters

 This publication is hiring freelance writers should anyone be interested.

It reminded me of the difference in sex drive between men and women. I don't think a… Read full post »

My city of Las Vegas suffered a terrible senseless crime yesterday. It was the scene of any mother's worst nightmare. A young mother walking her 4 month old baby was viciously attacked by an axe wielding maniac. He chopped her baby to death as he lay in his stroller, and permanently disfigured… Read full post »

My son has half of his grade this term depending on three projects related to the War of 1812.

Challenge is that when you have Asperger Syndrome what would be pleasing to your teacher as an audience does not come naturally. Nor do you really care what your final grade… Read full post »

Two weeks after I got my drivers license at the age of 20 is when I was pulled over for the first time.

I was working as an administrative assistant at a company in the middle of a huge project. This deal was so big that all of the big bosses/… Read full post »