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Something to Chew On

February 28, 2007

There are things happening in the Bush Administration, somewhat under the radar, that could have a serious long-term impact on millions, and I’m NOT talking about the war in Iraq. Here are a few things that popped out at me …

Bumper Sticker Politics

February 27, 2007

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As I was leaving the grocery store parking lot yesterday, I noticed this bit of bumper sticker punditry that made me laugh and cry:I never thought I’d miss Nixon …**********************************************************************PunditMom note: As part of my Parent Blogger …

Mother Nature 1, Weather Channel 0

February 25, 2007

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They said it was just going to be a little freezing rain. Can you say three to six inches? …

Gaining Speed

February 25, 2007

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Are moderate suburban women the future of the Democratic party? That’s a question posed by a recent article in the New York Times entitled, In State Legislatures, Democrats are Pushing Toward Parity Between the Sexes, and the answer could be …

Come On Over!

February 23, 2007

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There are plenty of books and articles out there commenting on (and complaining about) why working mothers don’t get a fair shake in today’s workplace.But one group is out to do something about it.MomsRising, the brain child …

The Pictures Keep on Coming!

February 22, 2007

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Spring isn’t here yet …. but it’s close! Photo by PunditMom, 12/06, Big Sur, California. …

Is It Just Me …. ???

February 22, 2007

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…. or does it seem like no matter what we Democrats do, we’re always shooting ourselves in the political foot? Check out these stories over at The Huffington Post – Hillary is steaming about questions she is getting about her …

Vulnerable

February 20, 2007

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It only takes the blink of an eye to realize how vulnerable we are every day. If you’re anything like me, you try to push those vulnerabilities out of your consciousness so you can get through the day. Fluffy down …

The Liceman Cometh

February 17, 2007

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I REALLY know how to make a special birthday evening for D. You know how I’ve struggled in the past over what to get him for special gift-giving occasions. This week, I discovered that nothing says Happy Birthday, darling, more …

Riddle of the Day

February 16, 2007

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Why would a relatively sane woman (and I use the term “relatively” loosely!) engage in the following:Loooooong breakfast, My Little Pony coloring pages,WonderPets go to Venice,Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth,Beg babysitter to …

He’s Good Enough, He’s Smart Enough …

February 15, 2007

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… and doggone-it, I am hoping people will like him! Yup! Al Franken (aka Stuart Smalley) has officially thrown his hat in the ring as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota now held by Republican …

It’s About Cancer, Not Sex

February 14, 2007

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Cross posted from The Soccer Mom VoteBy the time I was a 28-year-old, third-year law student, I had been dutifully getting my yearly Pap tests and GYN exams like a good girl for well over a decade. And every …