by robbievance
It feels like I’m living in the upside down world. A Forbes article from yesterday says 41% of Republicans view Russia favorably. That’s the same Russia that just a few years ago was paying bounties to the Taliban for killing US soldiers, on top of 80 years of generally being an enemy to the US. Somehow, we’ve found a way to blame Ukraine for … Read More What’s Happening?
by robbievance
Yesterday as I was watching Mississippi State play Arizona in football, Tate Reeves ads slamming Brandon Presley about teenage gender identity medicine came on during nearly every commercial break. It got old after the 15th one. I live in Mississippi where we are solidly in the bottom tier in almost every meaningful socioeconomic metric amongst the rest of the states and even below a … Read More Smoke and mirrors
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by robbievance
Politicians: I’d respect you a lot more if you’d go ahead and tell me that your party is more important than principles, you’re there for the money, and you don’t give half a damn about your constituents other than as a means to getting reelected so you can stay in the money. When you’re taking a totally hypocritic position, tell me that you’re only … Read More Just tell me
by robbievance
Let me count the ways… (from my Facebook this week) Tom Brady is Satan. Tom Brady vacations in Bangkok. Tom Brady uses orphan kids as landscape features in his garden. Tom Brady likes Trump. Tom Brady went out in public dressed like this :
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by robbievance
Randy ducked out of the Capital through a service door and crouched behind some shrubs. It was dark now, and he was surveying the lawn and the few remaining cars parked in the loop around the building, searching for any remaining women intent on unburdening their feelings about him through a show of force.
by robbievance
Preface- I couldn’t write this without coloring the topic with my perspective no matter how hard I tried. But, after a dozen attempts to do so, I remembered that this blog is the view from my seat. It doesn’t have to be apolitical. As much as I am always going to try to be neutral on political issues, I won’t always achieve that goal, but … Read More The paradox of home
by robbievance
(…continued) By the time college rolled around in the fall of 1996, my muscular dystrophy had progressed to the point where getting up from a chair was difficult. I had to be aware of what material the soles of my shoes were made of and the type of flooring to be sure there was enough grip for me to do the awkward dance I … Read More It was time to take a load off: College
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by robbievance
Well, the election is finally over. Thankfully, Mrs. Clinton conceded gracefully, and we aren’t waiting on counties in south Florida to determine voters’ intent over hanging chads. The democratic process worked for us one more time. There have been protests that are protected by our 1st amendment rights of speech and assembly, but we haven’t had to deal with bloody coups or military uprisings like we … Read More What next?
by robbievance
It’s almost over. Seven days from today, if the good Lord’s willing, and the creeks don’t rise, (but, Lord, we need a good rain) this election fustercluck will be nigh over. May it be decisive, and may we begin a process of healing and unifying.
by robbievance
So… I was just hanging out by the coffee pot talking about how much we are looking forward to basketball season to distract us from the misery that football season has delivered this year. As I was making a joke about how poorly the team from Oxford is also performing this year, a new participant sidled into the conversation. He broke the ice with
by robbievance
I grew up blessed to have two responsible, loving parents in a completely stable environment. I never had a need that wasn’t met, but my wants were satisfied with reserve. Now, I’m grateful for that reserve. Mom and dad were very concerned about my academic success, and they pushed me to do my best constantly. No matter how much I resisted them to try … Read More How’d I make it to here?
The View From My Seat 