Letterman got it right, but I’m glad to put it in the past

The Raging House has been plagued with sickness. For two weeks, The Funk has made its way from child to child, taking down Raging Mom and me along the way. The cruelest twist: Michael has come down with it. Again. Isn’t there a law of physics or health or relativity or something that says this [...]

They’re making awful plans, you’ll get cancer in your hands

Well, we are only a few days away from the end of the Bush Dynasty. What a time it has been. Like everyone else (it is everyone, right?), we are feeling extra celebratory this week knowing that Obama will be taking over the Oval Office and the United States will again be led by a [...]

In others’ words

* There been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long But now I think I’m able to carry on It’s been a long, a long time coming But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will —Sam Cooke, “A Change Is Gonna Come” * Yes, ‘n’ how many years can some [...]

“John McCain believes in guns.”

As Connie was getting ready for bed tonight, she turned her nightlight off. As this seemed an unusual move, Raging Mom asked her what she was doing, and Connie responded (with attitude), “Mom! I’m turning it off because I don’t need it yet!” Good for her, conserving energy. Next she’ll be spending her piggy bank [...]