by debidrecksler | Oct 26, 2010 | Human Interest
The other night there was a horrible accident on a highway not far from where I live. A tractor trailer crashed into a line of cars that had stopped on a highway. The accident took four lives, two of them young people in their twenties.They were all strangers to me,...
by debidrecksler | Oct 23, 2010 | Human Interest
NPR terminated the contract of Juan Williams after comments the veteran journalist made about Muslims on Fox’s “The O’Reilly Factor.” Within 24 hours, Williams signed a lucrative contract with Fox News. Good for Fox News! My...
by debidrecksler | Oct 20, 2010 | Family
As a parent of four, and grandmother of one, I believe that mothering is no easy task but one that when life runs smoothly, feels like it’s worth every moment of your time and energy. What about those “off” days when you question why you didn’t...
by debidrecksler | Oct 18, 2010 | Human Interest
This isn’t about politics. Writing about that gives me a headache. This came to me in the grocery store as I was trying to figure out how many groceries I could buy with the $100 bill in my pocketbook. What is it with American food companies? Do you really...
by debidrecksler | Oct 16, 2010 | Human Interest
I’m now convinced that the more unethical, promiscuous and downright sleazy you are, the greater your chances of having your own television show. Served time in jail? No problem… You’ll get your own talk show. Cheated on your spouse? No...
by debidrecksler | Oct 14, 2010 | Human Interest
For the last couple of days I’ve been battling a muscle spasm in my back that has been testing my pain endurance. It’s tough when sitting, standing and walking hurts. It came out of nowhere and hopefully it will go away as fast as it came. I’ve...
by debidrecksler | Oct 10, 2010 | Politics
I’m listening to the Sunday morning political news and once again, I’m shaking my head mumbling, “Enough already!” News flash to the men and women running for political office and/or serving in political office. IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO LIE TO...
by debidrecksler | Oct 9, 2010 | Human Interest
A 14 year old girl in Raleigh, North Carolina is suspended from school for having her nose pierced. Facial piercings are prohibited by the school system, with exceptions for religious beliefs. She is a bright student who belongs to a minority church (3500 members...
by debidrecksler | Oct 5, 2010 | Human Interest
It might be hard to believe that someone as outgoing and talkative as me is sitting in front of her computer struggling to write a column…. The truth is.. Between work,chores and other obligations, I’ve been spending lots of time (alone) trying to figure...
by debidrecksler | Oct 1, 2010 | Human Interest
Rebecca locked the door to the apartment and walked through the parking lot to get to her car. The air was crisp and cool… Suddenly she found herself wanting to take a long walk not get in the car and fight traffic all the way to the office. “It’s...
