February 18 was Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Because I live in a state overrun with Mormons who don’t observe this tradition, most people here just know Lent involves a dirty smudge on the forehead and a big party on Fat Tuesday. Typically, Lent requires faithful Christians of the Lutheran, Methodist or Catholic persuasionContinue reading “Things I’m Giving Up For Lent”
Monthly Archives: February 2015
You Might Have Alzheimer’s If . . .
I watched the movie “Still Alice” over the weekend. It stars Julianne Moore as a woman diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and it’s depressing as s***. But, like when I watch most disease-focused movies, I began to wonder if I was afflicted with this degenerative illness. I’ve been convinced I’ve had ALS (The Theory of Everything),Continue reading “You Might Have Alzheimer’s If . . .”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Not only is it National Umbrella Day, it’s also Tuesday, the legislature is in session and it’s time for my list of Things Driving Me Crazy Today! Today’s list includes: The Utah Legislature selecting a commemorative firearm each year. This year it’s a freakin’ AR-15 assault rifle. Welcome to the Wild West, @#$@%$s! (Why make laws when weContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
Weird February Traditions
I guess people who survive January decide February is a great time to celebrate. But there’s really nothing to celebrate in February, so people just decided to make s*** up. Take for instance: Groundhog Day (2-2): Yesterday, all across the country, innocent groundhogs were pulled from their warm burrows with the demand that they forecastContinue reading “Weird February Traditions”
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