by Marie Watts | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog
I remember the JFK assassination as if it happened yesterday. JFK ASSASSINATION SETTING THE SCENE Let me take you back to my home town, Baytown, Texas, Friday, November 22, 1963, population around 30,000. Six days prior to Thanksgiving, thirteen days till my...
by Marie Watts | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog
Christian nationalism is a hot topic these days. According to NPR, researchers recently found that more than half of Republicans believe the country should be a strictly Christian nation, either adhering to the ideals of Christian nationalism (21%) or sympathizing...
by Marie Watts | Nov 6, 2023 | Blog
Dog hair yarn? Who knew? Yes, you heard me correctly. It’s all the rage to have your beloved pet’s hair made into a fashionable hat, scarf, or sweater. Chiengora—the art of turning dog hair into textiles—is having a renaissance. In fact, the hair has some advantages...
by Marie Watts | Oct 30, 2023 | Blog
Changing your mind is difficult even when the facts say otherwise. Imagine my surprise when U.S. House of Representatives Jared Golden of Maine openly changed his mind regarding assault rifles after the mass shooting event in Maine on October 25, 2023. According to...
by Marie Watts | Oct 23, 2023 | Blog
I have joined the bionic woman population, having received a total knee replacement on October 11, 2023. I am not alone. Approximately 790,000 total knee replacements are performed every year in the U.S. Who knew? BIONIC WOMAN JOURNEY It’s been quite a ride. I blew...
by Marie Watts | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog
This blog was first published July 18, 2022. I am republishing after the news of the new fighting in the Middle East. While listening to the pundits, I became dismayed as many of them were citing facts and not putting the entire situation in context. Again, in order...
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