"Elite" is not a bad word.  I repeat, no matter how many times Fox News tries to convince you otherwise, "elite" is not a bad word.  According to Websters dictionary, "elite" means "representing the most choice or select; best."  "Choice," "select," "best": all good things.  If you were having surgery, or choosing a mechanic, or building a house, ( Read more... )

Just saw this meme; I love it, and had to pass it on:

Make a donation to Planned Parenthood in Sarah Palin's name. And here's the good part: when you make a donation to PP in her name, they'll send her a card telling her that the donation has been made in her honor! You can make a donation for as little as $5.00!

Here's the link to the Planned ( Read more... )

The ladies of The View rip McCain a new one (except for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is still a simpering idiot).  I guess it makes sense that, in a world where The Daily Show is the only television program asking any hard questions about the election, The View is where we now go for no-holds-barred grilling of the candidates.  Enjoy.

I try to avoid politics here, but I am starting to get a little angry about Palin.  I will refrain from ranting, but I thought those of you looking for more information on her might want to read this AP article discussing some of the claims made about her and against Obama in the last few days.

Also, I have to say that the idea of a President (which ( Read more... )

Yay!

I passed my CDL test! I'm an official truck driver! It took five attempts at the test, and I was seriously starting to think I would NEVER EVER SERIOUSLY NEVER pass, but I did and I have a license and I love everyone.

I didn't realize it until I started clicking states for this map, but I've already been to 24 of the 50! I suddenly have decided that I must visit all 50 states before I'm fifty.  I think I'll start with a trip to Four Corners and get those four states out of the way in one fell swoop.  Is that cheating?


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My 32-month old niece just taught me a new way to navigate YouTube. 

My sister and I just got up at 7:30am on a Sunday and went jogging. Because we are badasses.

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 Jello 60-calorie pudding cups in Dulce de Leche? FOOD OF THE GODS.