Autumn & Jerry

Can you imagine a society that is free of labels, particularly the staunchly divided political party labels? I try to, and in my imagination, it would be something beautiful. Potentially beautiful. The members of this society would have to use their brains, and judge information based on facts and content rather than who said it, [...]

This is an email I received from Planned Parenthood, and I think it makes some very valid points that are often overlooked when people think of what the organization stands for. Read on:
By now you’ve most likely heard all about it — the anti-choice group Focus on the Family is spending millions to run an [...]

As previously noted, 2010 is a big year for me – especially because it brings me back to the classroom! I took the plunge and registered to return to MSC in pursuit of my BSN. This semester I am taking Sociology & Biology, and relearning to balance school with working full-time. It’s been a challenge [...]

As always, it’s hard to believe another whole year has come & gone. Everyone seems to say that with each new year, but it’s true! Are there people out there who anxiously await the end of a year, and feel as if every square on the calendar was long & drawn out? I suppose there [...]

So we all know Diablo Cody, the cool chick who gave us Juno, and any lady my age might remember the Sweet Valley High series of awesome tween books. I found out today that these two forces are merging, and I have a new movie to look forward to! Wheeeee

This time, much farther from home. Italy has suffered a major quake that claimed lives and left much destruction. May our thoughts be with them today, and for the many days ahead that will involve search, recovery, mourning, and rebuilding.

According to the local news, within 10 minutes of each other not 1 but 2 earthquakes struck Central Georgia yesterday afternoon. I didn’t even know earthquakes were possible in this region! Apparently, both have been confirmed by the United States Geological Survey and magnitudes registered a 3.1 & 2.2, respectively. Some people reported cracks to [...]

The Crazies, a horror flick from the 70s, is being remade and filmed right here in my own town!
Over the past week, I noticed a local car wash was barricaded off for a few days – apparently if was for filming purposes. Cool! The majority of the scenes have been filmed in Perry, and the [...]

…I can’t believe I’ve been following this blog for a year now. In the span of two days there will be a celebration a of a special little girl’s first birthday and then observation of the first anniversary of a beloved wife & brand new mother’s departure from this world. I think the father is [...]