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Let’s show mercy to the parents

Posted on July 22, 2012 by alisaacarter

You know who I feel almost as sorry for as the parents of the victims in Colorado? The parents of the shooter. That might sound crazy, but I can’t imagine the fear and shame and sorrow they must be feeling. … Continue reading →

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Let’s remember the heroes

Posted on July 21, 2012 by alisaacarter

Do you feel incredibly depressed when you listen to the news, especially when something like the shootings at the Dark Knight premiere in Aurora, Colorado, happens? It’s easy to think the world is a terrible place full of horrible people. … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: When do we stop paying?

Posted on June 15, 2012 by alisaacarter

Someone put out a Facebook message that thanked Missouri, Kentucky, and Florida for passing laws requiring a person to pass a drug test before being put on welfare. He made the point that, though some people are complaining this is unconstitutional … Continue reading →

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Helping Kris Miner

Posted on June 11, 2012 by alisaacarter

I saw a news report on a local lady named Kris Miner, who has a rare form of cancer and needs a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, she didn’t match anyone currently registered. I immediately followed the link they provided to … Continue reading →

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Miracles in Joplin

Posted on May 28, 2012 by alisaacarter

A year ago, this was what my brother and sister in law’s house looked like. This weekend, we went to Joplin to help them hang pictures and shelves. Their new house is beautiful, but the scars on the town are … Continue reading →

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Spring colds, revisited

Posted on May 21, 2012 by alisaacarter

So it turns out I have a bit of asthma. I had no idea. I guess coughing is a symptom. I started on a steroid, and my daughter suggested I try her rescue inhaler. Suddenly I could breathe down deep … Continue reading →

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The Easter cat

Posted on April 8, 2012 by alisaacarter

Happy Easter from the Easter cat:

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American tragedy update

Posted on February 7, 2012 by alisaacarter

I really wanted to be funny today, but I heard on the news that those poor little boys didn’t die instantly. They had hatchet marks on their necks, and they actually died of smoke inhalation. So they lay there, horribly … Continue reading →

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Another American tragedy?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by alisaacarter

The cop on TV was very adamant: Do not call this a tragedy. It was a murder. A tragedy isn’t usually intentional, and you can’t see it coming early enough to avoid it. The murder of Susan Powell’s kids wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Kids are so spoiled!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by alisaacarter

And I am the world’s worst spoiler. Well, in some ways. I get them glasses of milk at dinner time. I drive them places my mom would have expected me to walk to. I give them money to walk down … Continue reading →

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