Much attention has been given to the recently passed Proposition 8 in California; however, little mind has been paid to an even more discriminatory measure passed in Arkansas. The measure, undoubtedly, targeted gay and lesbian couples, but will affect anybody not living in what proponents of the measure consider a "traditional" home. The bill, titled […]
A Dead Bear on the Front Page
Last week, our local paper, The Times News, published a picture of a 12 year old girl and the bear she had shot on the front page. The girl was obviously proud of her trophy, but I had to wonder if this is really the message that we want to send to our children; that […]
gas prices and road construction
I may be the only person who notices this, or it simply may be a figment of my imagination, but why does it seem as gas prices increase, so does the amount of road construction? I know it sounds silly, but I honestly believe the minute gas prices start to climb, every road crew in […]
Stories of Country Life
If you ever want to get a taste of country life, go to work in a farm store. I did that glorious tour of duty for almost a year, until I got my senses back and found a real job. People always consider city people ecentric; however, there is nothing that happens in a city […]
My Best Friend’s Funeral
My best friend died on last Thursday; no, not my pet, but my best friend. He was a crotchety old fart who could harass anyone and everyone. When I wrote his obituary, I didn’t realize it would create such a response. I only wrote as I knew him; but I had calls for days after […]