Violence and Slang Terms

It seems hard to blog about something as insignificant as celebrity gossip in the wake of what happened yesterday at Virginia Tech. Thirty-three innocent people are dead just for doing what most think of as the American dream – receiving a higher education in hopes of improving themselves. Whether we like it or not, violence seems to be a part of our American culture. Have you ever used the term “going postal” to describe a coworker, friend, or even yourself? Normally people use it to describe someone who is filled with rage and anger – someone who seems just at … Continue reading

Toddler in the House? Get the Gun Out

For a moment I need to get on a soapbox because I am a firm believe that guns are bad – period. While there are plenty of arguments on both sides of this issue, my argument is going to focus far more astringently on the household with a child in it. You’ve seen the headline – we’ve all seen it – the one where it says “Tot shoots baby” or “Tot shoots play friend”. Tragedies involving small children and guns happen with a deplorable regularity. The idea of it happening at all is enough to make any rational person sick. … Continue reading