The Opinionated Bitch – On the Big Lie about Planned Parenthood
There is a segment of American society that doesn’t like abortion. Fine. Don’t have one. I don’t mind that you think abortion is against your religion or whatever, but there’s that little Commandment, you know, the one that says ‘Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness...
Author Loretta Lo Piccolo has her Yes You Can plan she would like to share with you. Got 30 days? The interview.
As a first time author, Loretta Lo Piccolo knows that you need to change your perspective in order to align yourself with what you really want. In her book, Yes You Can, A Practical Guidebook and 30 Day Support Program for Achieving Your Goals , Loretta walks with you...
Do You Have Any Fearful Thoughts About Friday the 13th”? If So, Why?
I’m writing this on Friday the 13th. My day may have started out with having to handle some technology glitches but, other than that, I had a superlative day! I was the featured personality on “Richard Skipper Celebrates”, a blog that’s really drawn in viewers who...
It’s About Your Teen: Choices!
“Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918) As a professional speaker and advocate for Teen Dating Violence, I spend a lot of time in junior high and high schools. Teen Dating Violence is a...
Re-Victimization: “It Died in Committee”
Crime victims get used to the trials and tribulations that come with the role… They get used to the inconveniences, the disrespect. However, the one arena in which major change can be affected, the arena that is like climbing Mount Everest on a bad weather day, is...
How to Choose the Right Medium
In searching for a medium, it is important to look for the following ingredients;One cup full of referrals, One teaspoon of knowledge that the medium you choose will not recall what was said during the reading and a pinch of not disclosing any information prior to the...
The Right to Live–Pro-Choice is Pro-Life
The debate is on and as the Republican primaries stir the civil rights waters, more and more personal beliefs are colliding with political stances. As an American, I find it horrifying that there are still states that advocate anti-female rights laws. But what I'm...
Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid! The “Oscar Jinx”!
It's here again! Awards show season. That time of year where the entertainment industry nearly breaks its arm patting itself on the back. Now don't get me wrong. Other than Hollywood Blvd. and Highland being cut off from traffic for over a week causing tremendous...
The Opinionated Bitch – On Being Put on Probation by the Facebook Nazi
Well, I went and did it. I’ve violated some sacred, though unknown Facebook law and have now had my Friends’ privileges suspended. I’ve spent a lifetime living within the law until the Social Networking Police caught me sending Friends Requests to people I don’t know....
False Positives–Labeling Intelligence and Creativity Too Early
I grew up under the popular ideology that women are more artistic than men and men are more "sciency" and "logic-minded" than women. How does that fit? Since when did having a penis mean that you would be better at chemistry? There are a lot of ill-fitting pieces to...
Realistic Romance – Are these on your list of expectations?
Realistic Romance - Are these on your list of expectations? Alasha, Lately I have run into an issue with men who have this grocery list of expectations. After a few recent failed attempts in trying to find a partner, I have come to the conclusion that having...
The Opinionated Bitch – On Customer Service
Just because I’m an Opinionated Bitch, doesn’t mean I’m a rude bitch. Well known around these parts as The Queen of Snark, I was blessed with my father’s quick wit and my infamous self-deprecating humor. Both have served me well. I have eavesdropped in horror as...