Category Archives: Politics

The Politics of Pinching Peaches

Posted on August 2, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Generally, the produce department of a grocery store is a quiet place. Pinching peaches, while it is a dreadful practice, doesn’t result in sounds from the peaches. I imagine, however, that the people who work in the produce department scream … Continue reading →

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Something Different: a Community of Independent Thinkers

Posted on May 3, 2012 by This Woman Writes

I know it’s frustrating when people say this to you, but it’s actually a good sign: “No one else has ever had a problem with this.” This tiresome phrase, calculated to squash you down and shut you up from whatever … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Sometimes I Like It, Sometimes I Don’t

Posted on April 17, 2012 by This Woman Writes

So many people want me to like them, I feel as if I were back in high school or junior high. Thank God I’m not; once was enough. This time around’s a little different though. Instead of being accosted in … Continue reading →

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Dirty Talk, or, Compost Conversation

Posted on March 22, 2012 by This Woman Writes

You know, if you limit your conversation to non-controversial topics, you’ll never talk at all. And considering that these days people get pretty sensitive about a wide variety of subject matter — not just the Big Three of Sex, Religion, … Continue reading →

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Sex, Religion, Politics — Conversation, Anyone?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Sex, religion, politics – funny how the most interesting topics are the ones we’re not supposed to address in polite company, that is, if we’re determined to keep things polite. While most of the time I am prosaically non-confrontational, I … Continue reading →

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Trickling Economics

Posted on February 16, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Well, gosh Beave. Since everyone else is talking about economics these days, it’s time for me to throw my (gorgeous, handknitted) hat in the ring. While I do realize that I’m not a lettered expert in the subject, considering where the experts … Continue reading →

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Rabid Right, Ludicrous Left — Prepare for the Election Year

Posted on January 18, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Far Right or Way Left – these are both bad directions, and interestingly, rather than move further apart as polar opposites, they share so many similarities in the way they seek to control other people’s lives that they actually amalgamate, as if they were on a circle as opposed to a line.

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Thanksgiving is a mindset, not a day

Posted on November 23, 2011 by This Woman Writes

We have entered a season of thankfulness that encompasses more than one day of overeating and wrestling with a 25-pound bird, kickoff to a purchasing and partying frenzy that is somehow linked to a message and a Messiah totally unrelated to fat men in red suits. Continue reading →

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Eddie the Thug Is Looking for a Job

Posted on November 16, 2011 by This Woman Writes

As you know, these things make a huge difference in the efficient running of any company, and the reprobate who can’t get in line with the program gets in line at the unemployment office. Continue reading →