Tag: opinion

  • Why I Don’t Read Political Posts

    Why I Don’t Read Political Posts

    Opinions posted on social media are like people’s butt cracks. Everybody has one, but we don’t all need to see them.. I’ve been on Facebook for many years, but I was never one to post very often, especially rants. Nor was I ever an overly political person until the 2016 elections when America was so…

  • Littering Makes Me Angry

    Littering Makes Me Angry

    I’ve never been a hippie, but I feel myself turning into one more and more each day.  It’s not because I believe in peace and free love, but rather because of people who are too lazy to use a trash can. Maybe it’s a bit of an exaggeration to say I’m turning into into a…

  • I’m offended that you’re offended…

    I’m offended that you’re offended…

    In a time where everyone is offended by everything, I’ve decided I’m offended by others being offended… Political correctness really bothers me. I don’t like being told what I’m allowed (or not allowed) to think. It’s not because I’m a rebel, nor is it because I’m a writer, but because I’m human.  Whether its politics,…

  • Everybody has an opinion…

    Everybody has an opinion…

    I get interesting comments from people about my writing… Sometimes I get messages thanking me for what I write, but more often than not, I get messages from people who criticize what I’m writing about, specifically my articles related to mental illness. When someone has something negative to say, more often than not I don’t…

  • Election Day – A Time For Friendship (Not)

    Election Day – A Time For Friendship (Not)

    Oh election day… How do I love thee? Let me count the ways… I’ve overheard so many conversations recently about “who are you going to vote for?”, which is usually followed by either “thank goodness” or “oh my God, why?”. I’ve watched the facial expressions of disbelief when someone disagrees with whoever is asking the…