Category Archives: Politics
The Right Side Of History
Yesterday, the people of North Carolina approved an amendment to the constitution that would further strip civil rights from their fellow citizens in a state where marriage between two men and two women is already illegal. I am a straight … Continue reading
Losing My Faith (Government Edition)
The other day Robert walked into the bathroom while I was getting ready for work. Hey. I want you to come watch this Daily Show clip before you leave. I hesitated, wary. Will it make me angry? Robert answered right away. It’s … Continue reading
My Mormon Reeducation/A Third Way
In the past year, I’ve used this blog as a place to express my frustration with my religion, to criticize other members for behaving badly, and, more or less, to jump around and yell, “Hey! I’m different!” I’ve been quiet … Continue reading
This Post Needs More Glitter
This weekend was Chicago’s 42nd annual Pride Parade. Husband and I went. Not to make a political statement, but because we live in the heart of Chicago’s gay community and sort of had to. I mean, we had to walk the … Continue reading
In Which I Rant About Politics And Link To A Bunch Of Religious Sites. Sorry.
When I started this blog, I fully intended to spend time ranting about, exploring, and explaining what it’s like to be a liberal mormon. It’s one of those essential parts of who I am that leads to uncomfortable and/or infuriating … Continue reading
A Day Late, A Dollar Short
I meant to post this yesterday, not because it’s about taxes, but because it sprung from a conversation I had with an unconventionally diverse group I suddenly find myself breaking bread with every month, and that conversation started with a … Continue reading
Living On The Edge
Did you know that a new puppy can only hold it for three hours tops? And that’s when he’s sleeping. When he’s awake, he has to go outside every 45 minutes or so. I’m not here to argue that puppies … Continue reading
An Effort To Put Into Words How I Feel About What Happened In Tucson
I’m sure you heard. Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot at a campaign meet-and-greet for her constituents in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday morning. Husband and I were driving through rural Indiana, so I didn’t see the news until I used my … Continue reading
Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! I’m enormously grateful today, but I’m only going to dwell on a few specific things here. 1) I’m grateful for the freedoms we have in this country. I hate that line I just used has been devalued … Continue reading
Bending the Rules 