Relationship Worthy

A short time ago, my friend posted the following picture on Facebook.

At first, I jut pushed the 'like' button. An hour later, one of her male friends made a comment. It's a saying I've heard WAY too many times and so I fought back. The comment was this, "Well, you wouldn't buy a car without giving it a test drive first." So, now I'm a car?!

What if during the 'test drive', I'm not feeling confident or just having other issues that makes the sex not so great, are you going to dump me because it didn't pass your test? That's it? No room for communication? No learning curve? No room for intimate growth? 

How immature of thought is that to go into a relationship with? Here's the truth about relationships, yes, sex is a factor, but it's not the biggest one. There will be times where you and your significant won't have sex sometimes for weeks, if not longer. You need to have a friendship there. It's a different level of intimacy that is needed when the boudoir is cold.

Personally, I know I'm huge cuddle monster. I can sometimes be hilarious. Other times, I'm serious like a heart attack. I have my blonde moments and my pure out of the blue genius moments. 

I am a human. I am more than a sexual object. I am worth more than a 'test drive' to see if a relationship will be worth it.  So is everyone else. Think twice when you use language like this.

Going After a Killer

The killer: Cancer

I'm braving a chilly October morning to do a 5k to fight cancer and I need your help. I'm asking for donations. My goal this year is $500 between online and cash contributions. 

Shirt I made up a few years ago.

FAQ's:
What charity are you raising money for?
American Cancer Society

Why do you do the walk for ACS?
To raise money for the Hope Lodges. 

What is a Hope Lodge?
Hope Lodges are set up near hospitals so patients from out of town can stay there for free while getting treatment. Saving the patients and their families stress and money.

Do you have personal reasons to walk?
I've had family and friends die from various forms of cancer. I've also had ones that were able to beat it! I want to help more people defeat this ugly disease. 

In the past you have incentives in place to raise money. Are you doing that again this year?
In a way. My plan this year is to wear a knee length tutu. If you donate and would like me to walk in honor or in memory of someone, I will write their name on my tutu in sparkly paint.


My online fundraising page is here. Please donate. Even if it's only a $1! Every dollar counts. If you can't donate, please share this post.

Thank you!!

I'm Calling Out Christians

Why am I calling some Christians? The easy answer, because it needs to be done. Who am I? I'm not a pastor or a theologian, just another soul hungry for the truth and grace along this journey.

Earlier this summer, I attended an art festival. One of the performing groups was a gay man chorus. 10 minutes before, during, and 10 minutes after their performance, there was a man standing about 15 feet away from the stage wearing a 'Fear God' vest and holding a sign letting the choir know that they are going to Hell. I approach this gentleman and asked, "Do you believe this is the best way to your message across?" His response, without even looking at me, "Yep." Can't leave now, so I asked, "Do you think this is the best way to show Jesus' love?" Once again, not looking at me, he replied, "Yep."

This past weekend in Ohio, there was a topless protest between a strip club and a church. 


Back story on this protest, a few years ago, the church protested the club. Carried signs and yelled at the workers and patrons of the club. Through a third party, the two entities did come to a truce. It lasted a few weeks. The church went back to attacking the women. During the truce, some of the women came to know Jesus, but because they didn't have another job to rely on or go to, they continued stripping. As one dancer said, "My heart belongs to Jesus, but my body belongs to the Foxhole."

In the news clip, you'll notice a blonde church member confront a woman from the crowd. She told her "You don't know love. You only know lust." She judged the lady without knowing a thing about her. The black haired lady runs a ministry that helps women get out of the sex industry. The way she does it is by developing friendships, finding them housing, and helping the women get an education so they can get another job. Obviously, she knows nothing about love. Or sacrifice. Or compassion.

Yesterday, a comedic genius, Robin Williams, died. He fought the demons of depression and addiction for decades. I am deeply saddened that he couldn't defeat them, but he did give them a hell of a fight! That being said, I became upset that shortly after the world found out about his passing, I saw some church leaders say on their Facebook pages that Mr. Williams was not at rest because he didn't know God. Which I found weird. How do they know? Did they know other people's hearts?

I don't want to condemn as much as I want to challenge each other. As Christians, we can't judge non-believers by the standards of believers. If we are to call ourselves Christians, it means are 'Little Christs' or 'Christ-like'. Jesus treated those around him with respect, love, and mercy. Jesus told us to love one another. God said to keep the judging to Him. 

Truth be told, if I didn't know Christ myself and this was the only Christians I encountered or heard, I would never darken the door of a church. We are called to love. With love, comes joy. Joy becomes a beacon to those who are lost. Basically, I'm challenging everyone to get some perspective when encountering others. Instead of hitting people down with words or actions, why not lift them up? 

I'm posting two music videos. Please watch and listen to words. Meditate on them for a while. 





**Author's note: Yes I too am guilty of judging others harshly. It is something that I am working on. I am challenging other Christians to do the same so others may see Jesus in us.**

Single in my 30's

For the last few years, I've had the same two question asked of me ad nauseam. "Why are you single?" & "When are you getting married?" Here are my answers: Because I don't date & probably never because I don't date.

Now you're probably wondering why I don't date. It's not for religious reasons or anything like that. The people in my life have told me my whole life: 

• I'm only pretty when I'm blonde
• I have a big nose
• My boobs are too small
• I have a sumo wrestler size ass
• I have thunder thighs
• I'm an ungrateful bitch
• I can't cook
• I can't clean
• When I cry, I'm a drama queen
• When I laugh, I'm too loud
• I'm a whore (although, never had sex)
• fat
• lazy
• stupid (with an IQ of 136)

If these are true, then what do I have to offer in a relationship?

If these are false, then why would I want to subject myself to more abuse?

I have just found it easier to stay to myself and remain single. Now you all know the answers to the questions.

Updated Unofficial Snark Factor Drinking Game

Why just listen to the most professional internet radio ever, when you can drink along?
Rules are simple. For everything listed, take a drink. 

Snark Factor Drinking Game:

• Someone says 'I saw ______ open for_______'
• Someone from the chat gets mentioned on air (2 drinks if its you)
• Fingers says 'for the love of God' or 'that's uncalled for'
• Duke giggles/laughs so hard he can't breathe
• It's mentioned that Amy Miller left Michigan with her middle finger in the air
• Almond Milk
• A reference to Bob Crane, Raymond Burr, or Fatty Arbuckle
• The Meijer Clinic
• News babe told to look up something from the host's childhood
• Ask Jeeves or MySpace reference
• News babe/Host/Co-host/Guest cancelled
• Someone interrupts before introductions are done
• Duke's Commodore 64 crashes

Those are just what I can think of at this time. If I missed anything, please add it in the comment section below. 
Drink responsibly. 

The Snark Factor can be heard Mon - Thurs 8 pm EST on the mighty FTR Radio.

Oh the Finale of It All!

I waited to write this so there would be no spoilers. If there is, its on you, I've given you more than enough time. So without further ado, three shows finales I would like to talk about.

#1 - How I Met Your Mother

A lot has been written about this one. I don't understand why so many people were upset on how it ended. If you watched the show since the beginning, the whole theme was around Ted & Robin. I don't understand how people think that Barney would change that much and stay in wedded bliss with Robin. In fantasy, maybe, but this show was ultimately about Ted. So of course, he was going to get the girl. 
So discussion ended.

#2 - Grey's Anatomy

I have watched this show since the first episode and as much as I love this show, it needs to end. Glad they finally did something with Cristina. Gave her a good ending. The only thing they left open ended was her and Owen. I'm glad that Shane went with her to Switzerland. 
Of all the drama that was going on; Cristina leaving, Derek's moving to DC, Alex becoming a private doctor, Callie & Arizona marriage, and Jackson & April's pregnancy, there is one story line that upsets me so much. The new head of cardiothoracic is the love child of Webber & Ellis Grey. Can you say 'daytime soap opera'? I kind of understood when they brought Lexi on as Meredith's sister. It would make sense that Thatcher (Meredith's dad) would remarry and have another family. I thought it was weird that she too would go into medicine and end up in the same program as her estranged half-sister. That's what drama shows do. But this story line? Come on!!
I hope the 2014-15 season is the end.

#3 - Castle

For years we waited for Richard and Kate to get together. This season they spent it planning their wedding. The fans were overjoyed!! Then shortly before the wedding, Kate found key evidence into her mother's murder that put the killer, who was a high powered senator that just put his hat in the ring to run for president. Then a few days before the wedding, she hands over a wanted mobster to a bike gang so they can receive the reward money and pay off her "husband's" debt. 

Along with every wedding, there will be drama. Things not going right, like dress being ruined and the venue cancelling at the last minute. The way they ended this season though, ripped my heart out of my chest! 

They were SO close! So close to walking down the aisle. For once, it was going to be okay. Then on his way to the venue, Richard noticed a black SUV racing him. They cut to Kate receiving a call and when she shows up to the scene, Castle's car was consumed in a fiery haze. 

So who did this? And why? 

Was it the senator, who may still have his network up and functional?

Was it the mobster, who's family may be a little on the upset side?

Or was it anybody else from Kate or Castle's past trying to ruin their day?

Congrats, writers. You got me waiting for fall.

Buy My Stuff!!

So I opened a store on Zazzle. I like to design things like t-shirts, so why not sell them? Since I just started it, there isn't a lot in there. I invite everyone to check it out.

http://www.zazzle.com/humaninkblot*

I'll be adding more as time goes by & ideas pop in my head. Please enjoy!

What Do You Want From Me?

While I was at CPAC, I had some people ask me questions about how I would handle things as 'Your Choice for Libertarian Dictator in 2016'. I answered them then, but I thought I should let you, the citizens of these United States, know what is being asked of me. I'm also doing this to open dialogue.

What would you do about pot?

I would legalize marijuana. I see it as a renewable resource. It grows fairly fast, which leads to quick turn over and harvesting. The plants can then be used for medicine, paper, rope, oil, and canvas material. It would be good for America's economy. 

How about the Department of Education?

I would dissolve it. I truly believe that education should be decided at the state and local level. Here's one of the reasons why. I grew up in a farming community. The high school I attended had a FFA barn. Should every school have a FFA chapter or a barn? No. It made sense in my community. Every community, every state is different and should be treated as such. I don't believe people who have never been to your state should decide how you learn or what you teach. That's why we elect school boards.

Obamacare and Health Care? 

I would repeal the Affordable Care Act. It's full of mathematical errors. It doesn't make sense. Any bill that's over 50 pages should be marked TL;DR, then never voted on. Also, I would downsize the FDA. I believe it has grown too big and has become corrupt. 
I believe that health care should only be between the patient and their provider. No one else. If I want to live without man-made medicine, that should be my choice. If someone does not want to receive a blood transfusion, their choice. If someone doesn't want to buy insurance that doesn't fit their lifestyle, they shouldn't have to. 

Let's get back our freedom, America!

Do you have a question about how I would run the federal government when I'm elected dictator? Feel free to leave it in the comment section & I will answer it. 

Testing Your Heart

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessings that there will not be room enough to store it."   Malachi 3:10

 I was reading through my Duck Commander devotional and Al Robertson decided to use and meditate on this verse. Al talked about how he used to preach this. I grew up going to church and I have heard SO many sermons on tithing. How I should tithe to the church, or whoever was 'feeding' me. How I'm planting seeds in faith. On the other hand, I was raised my parents, who always said it was the Lord's money. Sometimes the tithing/offering money went to who they were led to give it to. Sometimes it was the church. Sometimes other ministries or missionaries. Sometimes to a friend who needs financial help. 

But I love how Al describes what this verse is God is saying 'Try to out give me! Think that giving all that you have in the world will leave with nothing? Try me. I will bless you with everything you gave and more!' 

All too often today, we as Christians lose where our focus should be. We get caught up in language, people's lifestyles, or church politics. This is not what we were made for! We were made to give.

Giving isn't just about money. Though if you listen to some churches preach about it, that's where their focus is and that's wrong. We are to give all of ourselves. Time. Love. Talent. Friendship. Whatever you have, give it with a thankful heart. If you do this, you will notice an awesome and radical change in your life!!

The Unofficial 'Stray Katz' Drinking Game

For those of you that don't know, 'Stray Katz' is the nickname of Tony Katz's radio show's chat

room. Tony's show airs from 9 pm - Midnight daily on 93.1 WIBC in Indianapolis. A 'fan' of the show wrote in to discuss Tony's alleged stuttering problem and mentioned about taking a drink every time Tony 'stuttered'. So I decided to elaborate it a little more and make a full drinking game out of it. Follow along. Add you own to this list. Its all in good fun!

Unofficial Stray Katz Drinking Game
*For ease of writing, Tony will be now known as TK*
**Drink amount will be written in color at end**

TK gets caught on a word/stutters 1 
TK mentions bacon 1 
                    cigars 1
                    that he's Jewish 1 
                    racism 1 
TK 'rejects that premise' 2 
TK mentions someone from chat on air 2 
       that person is you 3 
TK gets loud 1 
TK picks on Paige/Holly/Ashley 1 
There's a troll in the chat 2
There's an ad for RINO Shield 2
For every guest on the show, take a drink. (callers do not count)
South Side calls in As many as it takes to make the pain go away 

If you want to add any, please do so in the comments. Enjoy & drink responsibly!

As Your Choice in 2016

Thank You! 

10 months ago, I announced on this blog site that I was running for dictator. I even included some of my plans to help heal and save the country in the post. I have gotten a lot of favorable response. Then this past month, I upped my game and campaigned at CPAC. I was overwhelmed by the reactions I received. Even non-political people I ran into at the bars were supportive. It tells me that America is ready for a change.

I would like to be part of that change. 

We can do the slow waiting game for things get better OR we can be radical! Sometimes you have to be revolutionary. You have to put everything on the line.

My next step in becoming 'Your choice for Libertarian Dictator in 2016' is to get on the CPAC straw poll. Okay, maybe I skipped a few steps there. I should open myself to some interviews, like print and radio first. I'm going to save the TV/Video spots until I get on the straw poll. (Cam, don't worry, I'll give you the privilege of getting first dibs.)

Here's what I do know, I've heard the gripes. I lived in this semi-free American culture. We are better that what we've become. We are better than the government we've elected. We need to take back our freedom and liberty. Freedom gives us the ability to be of independent thought. Independent thought gives the ability to be awesome! I don't know about you, but I love being awesome!

Thank you! God bless America!!

How Rednecks Break Cabin Fever

Every winter when it gets towards the end of February, the people up North start to suffer from cabin fever. This year is no different. So a few years ago, a small in Michigan decided to do something to break it. An outhouse race called the Outhouse 500. You read that right. People build then race outhouses. 

But first you need some fuel to race on. So they have a chili cook-off. Unfortunately, I got there late this year so I was unable to taste the different recipes. Though I know from previous years the ingredients range from bacon to ghost peppers to give each competing team an unique flavor. There is also a bake sale outside so you can have some dessert. 

Now for the outhouse race! Teams race one on one in heats for best times. Best time wins the big trophy. There is also trophies for best decorated and furthest traveled. 

There are some crashes. Sometimes into each other and sometimes into the guardrails.

Last year they started letting kids under 10 race. At a shorter distance of course. 

Then they had some decorated toilet seats that auctioned off. Some were artistically done.

Someone painted a very detailed rooster on both sides
of the seat.

Some were just more for fun.

This year, instead of the Polar Plunge, they decided to do a dunk tank. Only two people volunteered. Go figure. Also, they were kids.

This poor girl. It took 13 throws before someone dunked her.

I just thought this was a neat extra that a team did to their outhouse. While racing, this was hidden, only can see when in parade mode.

Life is short. Have fun. Can't wait to see what people will think of for next year. So how do break the boredom and monotonous nature of winter? This is how some small town rednecks do it. 

Miss Coopersville holding a boxer shorts flag.

Parade before the race

Hope to see more people next year!

What's Your Gender?

Yesterday (2/13/14), Facebook started what I like to refer to as the "50 Shades of Gender" for you select. Yes, you read that right. 50 different genders. 

NEWS FLASH!!! 

There isn't that many. This kid even understands it.

Overly simple, yes. Look in any medical anatomy book. You will see 2 genders. Male & female. Some more advanced books will even discuss intersex or hermaphrodite. Even with that, it only brings it to 3 genders. 

So now that most of the hard science part of this post is over, let's get to what this is about. So called 'gender roles'. Males are supposed to be the strong, mechanical ones, while females are supposed to be the fair, nurturing ones. I'm not sure who wrote these rules, but there wrong. We all know people who break those stereotypes. From my understanding, this all boils down to one thing, feelings. People let their feelings rule over logic & reason. 

This graph that is typically used in grade school science class
shows how chromosomes determine your gender.

As you can see, feelings are not science. So why should everybody have to learn 47 new gender types? If you present yourself as a male, I will call you a guy. If you present yourself as a female, I will call you a chick. Life is complicated enough, why keep adding to it?

Drop It Like Its Hoth

                                                             It's day infinity of snow. 

I'm very upset with the whole environmentalist/global warming crowd. They told me that the Earth was burning up. So I thought I jump on a orange grove property in Alaska before anyone else bought it. Its been over 10 years now. Where are my oranges? Under snow, that's where!

I want my money back!!

*This is my attempt at sarcasm about the 3' of the cold white stuff outside my door. I never bought land in Alaska for any purpose.*