There are some words that folks refrain from saying because they fear the reaction they may get. But then again, there are times when there is no adequate replacement for such a word and to not say it is a sign of weakness - an indicator that you do not possess the intestinal fortitude to [...]
Tag: sensibility
Damn straight Keith Ternes!
I am a law abiding citizen, for the most part. I have a healthy respect for laws and law enforcement, most of the time. I may violate an occasional traffic law by exceeding the speed limit or by parking in a wrong location, but that is the extent of the daredevil criminal in me. I [...]
I promise not to gloat…
I am irritated today. I am irritated because I read the article on InForum titled - North Dakota drunken-driving laws to be targeted for harsher penalties. I am not irritated by the general message of the article - that North Dakota legislators will be putting forth legislation that increases penalties - I am irritated by some of the [...]
Trust, but verify…
I understand and appreciate the notion that we should not treat doctors as demigods. They are, after all, just human beings - well-educated and trained human beings in medical science, but human beings nonetheless. Human beings make mistakes; hence, sometimes doctors make mistakes. That is the premise behind second opinions. I am not a medical doctor, nor [...]
Earlybird specials…
Sometimes two girls' trash can be other folks' treasure...especially in North Dakota during clean-up week. I was working at home today on my computer (on my little corner of the kitchen table) and I watched one vehicle after another go boulevard shopping. I was shocked at how many folks were out making the shopping rounds [...]
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