pauliticalmind -

Question #1: Are you a member of the "LGBT" community? ___Yes ___No (Ps. You'll be eligible for a scholarship awarding up to 1/3 of your tuition if you answer "yes")

That's right, folks, Elmhurst College located just outside Chicago is now offering scholarships to those students who identify themselves as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered community. While I might be wrong to predict this, but I'm going to go ahead and assume there will be a lot more students identifying with this group. I wonder if there is any type of verification process. I mean, do you have to make-out with your same-sex roommate? Do you have to have girl parts, but want boy parts? Do you have to undergo any type of psychological exam? What is this, affirmative action for homos? Actually, yes. It is.

According to the college's dean of admission, "Increasing diversity is part of our mission statement." So sorry about your luck, you intelligent, young, heterosexuals. Until you don a rainbow flag, a flannel shirt (for you ladies), or spend more time in front of a mirror than your sister (boys), you'll be missing out on a nice, fat scholarship.

Any thoughts on this? Anyone care to explain to me how diversity has improved your college experience?

This was enough diversity for me in school...

...AND it brought people together

For the record, I don't really care how you get your jollies. I just don't think you deserve any special treatment for it. Capiche?

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Let's Go Shoot Some Stuff

Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:55:34 PM

Ruger LC9, Pistol, Firearm, gun ...

Well, folks, I have a computer again! You'll be seeing me around here a little more often, so I'd like to kick things off with a gun review.

***This is me apologizing in advance for the video quality~my webcam is crappy, and it's my first ever video review, so yes...I need practice (and a new webcam)***

Besides the video quality, give me some constructive criticism. And Tim, if you're reading this, I've already heard your criticism~no need to post anonymously to say it again

lol

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Not Dead

Thursday, June 30, 2011 5:32:46 PM

Obama, USA, Politics, news ...

Checking in after a far-too-long hiatus from blogging. My oft-started "new" blogs all seem to fizzle quickly, and I find myself longing for the familiarity of my Opera

I am officially without a computer at the moment, and I'm currently tapping away annoyingly at the public library. I hope to have this problem resolved, soon, so I can make my great come-back. There is a welcome buzz in the air surrounding the next Presidential Election~I'm sure you're all correct in assuming I'm ecstatic at Ron Paul's announcement to run again. More to come on that later.

Until then, wish me luck finding the dough to get myself a new computer! As soon as I get it, watch out. I'm back!

~a.

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Ganja Babe

Saturday, August 14, 2010 5:50:57 AM

glaucoma, park, run, herb ...

This morning at 7, I went down to my favorite metro park to run a couple miles. It was foggy; the air was thick. I could smell the dew, the freshly mowed grass, the gravel, the marijuana...no joke. And I'm not talking someone up ahead of me on the trail was smoking it. I'm talking there's a plant out there just waiting to be harvested. There's also nursing home that shares property with the park. The cost of glaucoma meds must be getting a little pricey--I've always been a firm believer in herbal remedies

It may be time for an early morning nature hike?

By the way, I hope you listened to my all-time favorite chill-out song above. I'll keep ya posted on my findings

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Lucky Number 11

Monday, July 19, 2010 4:45:10 AM

eleven, lucky number, ocd, 11

Staring at the clock: 11:56. I am obsessed with the number eleven. The 56 in 11:56, you see, adds up to 11. I my mind, eleven is all I see. So I'll give you a little glimpse into my OCD with my favorite number.

11 Facts:

1. 11 was the number on my jerseys in high school sports.

2. The numbers in my birthday add up to 11.

3. The numbers in my son's birthday add up to 11.

4. The street number of my house adds up to 11.

5. My anniversary is on the 29th...2+9=11

6. When I set an alarm or a timer, the number I set it to will always be 11 OR add up to 11. I know this is weird. Get over it.

7. If a timer is ticking down, I will not let it reach zero. I will stop it at :02, :11, :29, :38, :47, or :56. See a pattern here?

8. I roast my veggies @ 425°

9. My favorite pair of running shoes EVER were my New Balance 902s

10. My best-friend-since-high-school's birthday is on the 11th.

11. Although I also love the number two, I refuse to order a number 2 at any drive-thru window. Think about it...

Today's date is 7/19/2010. Add up the numbers 7+1+9+2+0+1+0=20, and 2, of course equals 1+1

So there's my quirk. Feel free to poke fun--just do it eleven times

Tonight's in-blog entertainment is brought to you by none other than Finger Eleven:

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Mindless Drivel on a Stormy Evening

Friday, July 9, 2010 3:46:42 AM

Lebron James, basketball, Cleveland, opinion ...

Take your seats. The fat lady has yet to sing at this Opera blog. While most of my friends are glued to their televisions anxiously awaiting LeBron's announcement that he is leaving Cleveland for Miami (that's my bet, and I'm no sports fan), I sit staring at my computer screen hoping I'll have some genius idea--some purely original thought. I gotta tell you, it's not happenin. The muses, it appears, have left the building. Have no fear; it's random story night!

1. I almost ran over my neighbor's dog today. Seriously. A white, annoying, yippy purse dog named, originally enough, "Puppy," trotted his little legs right behind my car as I was backing out of the driveway. I love animals, but the thought did cross my mind "If only I had been going a few mph faster!" Ever hear of a leash, people? Did I mention that their cat also roams free in the neighborhood? Did I mention that the stupid dog shit in my driveway? Did I mention that both of these problems could be taken care of by UN-leashing my Rottweiler?

2. I'm off my running game.

I think about running every day. It's hot. I'm in a funk. I have a million+ excuses. None are acceptable. Now please, everybody throw me a pity party.

3. Just heard the news--LeBron's going to Miami. I am SHOCKED!

4. A good friend of mine writes an opinion column for our local newspaper. Through reading the comment section of his online blog, I have come to appreciate the fine art of debate. Keep it about the issue and not the person, or you'll end up looking like a giant douche.

5. Tourist season is upon my little city on the lake, and the people watching is grand! It has been near 100 degrees here all week. At the store today, I saw a girl wearing a tank top, short shorts, and Ugg boots up to her knees. The best part? I overhear, "Why am I sweating so much?" Because you're a fucking retard, that's why!

6. Amber is the color of my energy. Thank you, 311, for providing my in-blog entertainment.

7. I'm still laughing at all the anti-LeBron posts on Facebook since his announcement. These people are ANGRY!!! And I quote: "Kill Yourself!" "Was this the change Obama was talking about?" "Lebron, why didn't you break up with me in person?" "Lebron is a douche." "You could've at least looked into the camera when you sold us out." "No matter what locker room your mom gets into Lebron........she will still be the head of the train." If you ask me, he made a wise business decision. You think the city of Cleveland has more to offer than Miami? Dream on.

That's about all I got. Feel free to toss some ideas for blogs my way. I obviously need all the help I can get.

~a.

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Close to Home

Monday, June 7, 2010 11:39:30 PM

tornado, Ohio, storm

This past weekend, tragedy struck my family. I'm sure many of you have heard of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Northwest Ohio. My husband's Uncle Ted was one of the victims of the storm. His wife and 3 children survived, but he will be greatly missed! Here are some of my family members sharing their stories:

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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Target: Kids

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:33:18 PM

kids, corporations, cartoons, advertising ...

As a mother who often takes my kids to the grocery store, I can completely relate to the constant bombardment of advertising aimed at our youngsters. Let me offer a short tour of advertising. Upon entering the store, my kids rush to the "cool carts." These are smaller, colorful carts with an area inside for 2 kids to sit and watch tv while mother or father is busy shopping. I might add, these carts cost $1, a portion of which is donated to a children's charity. They look like this:

Of course, I'm a mean mommy. "Sorry, kids. Mommy needs a bigger cart, and I don't have any cash on me." And I don't want you sitting down and watching some crappy cartoon for an hour! <--That's what I want to say.

Next stop, the dairy aisle. Apparently regular ol' cheese and yogurt isn't good enough for children these days. Instead, parents are begged and pleaded, "We want the Garfield cheese! We want the Trix Yogurt!" Once again, "Sorry kids," and I'm the bad guy!

Notice the Scooby-Doo PDA offer?

Toilet Paper. Seems like an easy aisle. Kids aren't interested in toilet paper anyways, right?

Don't forget the toilet paper w/ the animal prints to let you know how much to take. Or the wet wipes with the cute puppies on the box. Do parents make the rules these days? Or advertisers? As for the pull-up potty dance commercial. Stop and think about what would happen if this song and dance actually worked. The sales of pull-ups would plummet because kids would be POTTY TRAINED!!!

Macaroni & cheese, anyone?

There is an actual Facebook group catering to "character-shaped mac 'n cheese tastes better."
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2237849839

Do I even need to mention the cereal aisle? This, by far, is the worst aisle in the whole store!!! It is sensory overload--cereal on one side, cookies and crackers on the other. Bright colors, cartoon characters, promises of the newest movie related toys in each box. You might even win a trip to Disney World!!! Holy crap. Eyegasms for kids. I refuse to post a picture out of disgust.

The list goes on and on. I wonder what would happen if cartoons ate fruits and vegetables? There is a war on for your kids attention, and guess what Moms and Dads...YOU'RE NOT WINNING!

A new documentary out is called "Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood." I've posted the trailer below. It really is a must-see.