Category Archives: News

Trump Voters – This Is On You.

Posted on January 28, 2017 by barbaraweicksel

So, this is what our American government is now in 2017? These are our values? Building Walls, and banning immigrants and refugees at our borders. Telling the press to shut up, shutting off phone lines to the White House, which … Continue reading →

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Stop Telling Me To Move On

Posted on November 10, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

Tradition and history tells us that we must accept the results of a Presidential election and move on. There have also been those people who have been taking pleasure in telling me I must “move on.” “move forward,” “suck it … Continue reading →

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On Being An American

Posted on August 27, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

Lately, there have been lots of words written and spoken about being an American. What makes you an American, what your responsibility is as an American, how to act like an American.  You’ve heard the remarks; you’ve seen the headlines. … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Presidential Election – Oy

Posted on April 4, 2016 by barbaraweicksel

And just how sick are you of this Presidential Election Cycle? I mean, it’s only March and I’ve unfollowed so many people on my Facebook page that all I get now is feed from Birds and Blooms Magazine, Ina Garten, … Continue reading →

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It’s Still About Pride

Posted on July 14, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

With marriage equality now supported by the highest court in our land; I’ve been asked that since we’ve won this one – will I finally just stop talking – will I finally stop shoving my “agenda” down the throat of … Continue reading →

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Organized Religion – Oy

Posted on June 11, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

For years now I’ve been writing about tolerance and kindness and how we just need to love one another. I’ve tried to stay focused on the end result which is love and justice and the freedom to simply be whoever … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry

Posted on April 30, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

So, here I am – this baby booming, white woman wondering what it is I can say about the unrest in America that will not upset anyone on any level. Seems to me – no matter what I might say, … Continue reading →

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The Road To Hell

Posted on April 16, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

Today I was sitting in a Panera Bread eating my lunch.  This man came up to me and asked if he could sit with me and chat.  Not wanting to offend, I said yes.  Turns out he was a “Christian … Continue reading →

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2015 – And So It Begins

Posted on January 1, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

Ready or not – another year looms in front of us – which also means another year is behind us. The question is – what will you do with this New Year – this 2015? I am not a New … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Care About Renee Zellweger’s Face.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by barbaraweicksel

When the top story on my news-feed is about how different Renee Zellweger’s face looks – I know it’s time to shut all my electronics off and try and have myself a zen moment. Is this really who we’ve become? … Continue reading →

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