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Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, I went to high school in Indiana, college in Mississippi (as the biology major formerly known as Becky McNally), and now consider myself a Texas transplant. In addition to occasional poetry and a few short stories, I am

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should the electoral college be abolished?: 1 of 27
According to the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, over 700 proposals have been submitted to Congress to either eliminate or amend the Electoral College since our country's founding, by far the most proposals for any one topic in American history. Alexander Hamilton argued for the creation of the Electoral Co... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Great Father's Day gifts for first time fathers: 1 of 20
What do you get for a man who is sleep-deprived and up to his elbows in dirty diapers, besides a strong cup of coffee and a bottle of hand sanitizer? There are plenty of years ahead for him to look forward to receiving that tired old necktie, so make this first Father's Day a special one with some unique gift ideas. Is the ne... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Being good vs. being religious: 3 of 40
A wise man once told me there are two things one never brings up during polite dinner conversation: politics and religion. As a liberal living in a very conservative state, I often have to bite my tongue to keep from arguing in public, a futile act I try to avoid because at least one party inevitably ends up offended. At time... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Cats that behave like dogs: 1 of 13
I grew up in a household where animals were not allowed, except for the occasional short-lived goldfish. All of this changed when I adopted my first cat when I was on my own in college. Having never had a furry animal before, there was no way of knowing that my new friend's behavior was not typical for his species. He plays f... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Ten reasons why I voted for Barack Obama: 14 of 67
Although I proudly placed a Barack Obama sign in my front yard in autumn, I'll let you in on a little secret: I almost voted for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary earlier in the year. I remained undecided until the eleventh hour (literally) as I suddenly found my courage, as well as my winter coat, and rushed to my po... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Becoming aware of racism: 8 of 33
Mulatto. Thank goodness it is an out-dated word that is mostly only used by the elderly or extremely racist anymore. In 1990 at eleven years old, I didn't know what the word meant. Growing up in a predominantly white affluent suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, some of my sixth grade classmates did not take kindly to having a mulat... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Johnny Depp or Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka: 21 of 59
Am I allowed to type "Gene Wilder" two hundred times so that the minimum word requirement is met? If not, then I guess I must explain myself. It has been over twenty years since I read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or actually since it was read to me by my second grade teacher over several weeks. I remember her name was ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Tributes to Kurt Vonnegut: 5 of 12
On the morning of April 12th, 2007, my husband caught me crying in front of my computer. I blubbered that one of my favorite authors, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., had died the night before, and he looked at me like I was crazy for being so upset about someone I never met. (I think he may be a Tralfamadorian, but that could be a whole ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Barack Obama's choices for vice president: 11 of 26
For everyone out there who thinks that Barack Obama should choose Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate, please take a deep breath and listen to an appeal to reason. I liked Hillary, honestly. I have a copy of her autobiography. I have defended her in public for years-in Texas-when no one else would. But enoug... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: 20 of 40
Can somebody please get a hold of Dr. Phil? George Lucas needs an intervention. He has the capacity to create works of genius, but he needs to make a pledge to himself and the rest of the world that he will only work on original projects from now on. Although "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was no where n... More..