Category Archives: Natural Disasters

You Can Go Repack Your Bags

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Mandie

My first bad experience with the TSA was in Austin, TX while heading home from a holiday trip.  It was 5 am, the line was almost out the door, and I was very low on my egg McMuffin intake, so … Continue reading →

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Too Good to Pitch?

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Mandie

A nine year old boy in Connecticut has been told he is simply ‘too good’ to pitch in their local youth baseball league.  Here is an excerpt from the story according to ESPN.com: “The right-hander (Jericho Scott) has a fastball … Continue reading →

Posted in Freelance Writing, Natural Disasters, News, Realpolitik | 8 Comments

Police Receive Medals For Raiding Wrong House

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Mandie

Last year in Minneapolis, eight officers with SWAT training raided a home that was allegedly connected to a major drug operation.  Upon entering the home there were shots fired at the officers by the homeowner, Vang Khang.  Acting out in … Continue reading →

Posted in Karma, Natural Disasters, News | 1 Comment

Pay for What You Weigh

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Mandie

I read an interesting article the other day titled, “The Obese Should Have to Pay More For Airline Tickets“, written by Newsweek. The article brings up a lot of good points about our carbon footprint, pointing out the fact that … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Natural Disasters, News, Planes Trains & Automobiles | 3 Comments

A Poodles Rant

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Mandie

Dear Ignorant Woman at the Park, Butterfinger and I were walking our two dogs along the cement walk, minding our own business, following park regulations, and chatting about life, when your vicious poodle decided to charge 20 feet from your … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures with Dogs, Friendly Encounters, Natural Disasters | 1 Comment