Category Archives: The Friday Rant

The Friday Rant: To the scaredy-cars on I470

Posted on May 17, 2013 by alisaacarter

Dear scaredy-car drivers on I470: Look, it’s just a stalled truck. I realize it’s a big semi, which is mildly interesting, but it’s all the way over on the shoulder like it should be. So why are we all slowing … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: To the little black foreign car driver

Posted on May 3, 2013 by alisaacarter

Dear little black foreign car driver: Please do not pull right out in front of my big ole American van in the rain. Like its driver, my van is a little heavy. It’s a big ole boy. I can’t just … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: The dog and the glove

Posted on February 22, 2013 by alisaacarter

This is The Glove. The first time Gypsy came home to visit Grandma (that would be me), she went upstairs to my son’s room and found this old weightlifting glove under his bed. She came trotting downstairs, so happy to … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Ninja cats

Posted on February 8, 2013 by alisaacarter

Today I was making my bed and Cleo the Horrible Kitten suddenly leapt on my hand, claws extended. Then she disappeared, leaving me bloodied, heart pounding. I didn’t even see her! As I walked down the stairs in the dark, … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Separate Bathrooms

Posted on February 1, 2013 by alisaacarter

There are certain things women are guilty of in the bathroom. For example, when the doorknob gets sticky, I know that’s hairspray, so I clean it off. When there’s toothpaste on the mirror, it’s probably me brushing my teeth, looking … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Mary, Mary

Posted on January 25, 2013 by alisaacarter

I’ve always liked the contrarians, and I’ve grown to be a lot like little Mary (when I was young, I thought the curds and whey were a punishment for not doing what she was told). One thing that makes me … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Gun Control

Posted on January 18, 2013 by alisaacarter

Okay, moderate Republican woman (and daughter of a cop, who was regularly shot at, so I hate bad guys having guns) here with my opinion: — You can’t get rid of guns. Only having the bad guys armed is bad. … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Let’s Talk Debt

Posted on January 11, 2013 by alisaacarter

I saw this on Facebook (wish I knew where it came from, but it’s been shared so many times I don’t know), and I thought, wow, I really get it now. It must be kind of old, since the federal … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Leave My Info Alone!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by alisaacarter

Am I crazy, or is it crazy that the Freedom of Information Act can give out someone’s personal info without their consent? Even before this gun-control issue, I had heard rumors that people could get access to names and addresses … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Is Fat Girl anything to call a customer?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by alisaacarter

I don’t know about you, but I’m flat sick of mean people. These three women go into a bar and grill called Chilly D’s in Stockton, CA, and have a nice dinner. When they receive the  bill, they almost miss … Continue reading →

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