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...
by Marie Watts | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog
I admit I’m an old dog and do things the old way. So, when my grandson called me out for not washing the dishes with soap (I only rinsed) before putting them in the dishwasher, the practice got me to thinking. Now, I remember the last time this old dog failed to rinse...
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