Funny Wine Sayings Ronda Bowen, October 10, 2012 There has been an abundance of funny wine saying memes floating around Facebook and other social media. A lot of these have been posted on Someecards, where users can create their own memes. Here are a few examples: Whenever I find a fun wine saying or meme, I post… Continue Reading
Five Wine Drinking Movies You Shouldn’t Miss Ronda Bowen, September 30, 2012 It’s one thing to drink wine while watching a movie, it’s another experience entirely to enjoy a glass of your favorite wine while watching a movie about wine. Here are a few classics and a few that may have gone overlooked. Sideways – What is a wine drinking movie… Continue Reading
Harvey’s Bristol Creme Sherry Ronda Bowen, September 26, 2012 “Sherry, Niles?” “Why yes, Frasier.” Sherry is one of those under-explored after dinner drinks. Harvey’s Bristol Creme sherry is quite a treat, and it is mentioned in the television show. As far as cost-effective, after-dinner drinks come, this is quite the treat. We enjoy drinking this sherry after dinner as… Continue Reading
Commentary: Not Again – New Orleans and Isaac Ronda Bowen, August 28, 2012October 10, 2025 Seven years after Katrina ravaged New Orleans, Isaac is coming on shore. The storm is weaker, but the threat is real – and in a city that has already seen a lot of tragedy in recent years, from flooding to oil spills, Isaac is the last thing this city… Continue Reading
Indie Movies You Shouldn’t Miss Ronda Bowen, August 22, 2012October 10, 2025 One of the great pleasures in life is the ability to take part in viewing the arts. There are many independent films that go unnoticed, but that are very good. Wining Husband and I do really enjoy watching many films, including independent film and foreign films. Recently, we watched three… Continue Reading
Legitimate Rape? Ronda Bowen, August 20, 2012October 10, 2025 No matter what side of the abortion issue one stands on, there are a few things that appear to be givens. Rape is a horrible crime against women. To find out that one is pregnant following being raped is a horrible and gut-wrenching experience, I’m sure. No one really wants… Continue Reading
Mandatory Pregnancy Testing? Ronda Bowen, August 13, 2012October 10, 2025 Delhi Charter School in Delhi, Louisiana has been the focus of many blog commentaries. According to Think Progress, the school has had a lot of pregnant girls. However, the school charter forbids pregnant girls from attending this K-12 school. In order to uphold that policy, the school requires pregnancy testing of… Continue Reading
All The Shootings Ronda Bowen, August 7, 2012October 10, 2025 It feels as though there have been a lot of public shootings lately. How scary is it that on July 20th, a bunch of people went to a theater to watch a movie, and then their evening turned into a traumatic event. I cannot imagine all the emotions… Continue Reading
Pop Culture & Current Events Female Legitimacy, Battlestar Galactica, Sex, Love, and Emotion Ronda Bowen, May 10, 2012January 2, 2022 Theme Song: “I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar” So, I’ve been watching episodes of Battlestar Galactica with my son and my fiancé. It’s interesting the different roles women have in this series. I’m only in the second season, so please don’t ruin it for me in your comments. It seems… Continue Reading
Pop Culture & Current Events The Right Stuff Ronda Bowen, December 16, 2011January 1, 2022 Theme Song: “The Right Stuff” New Kids on the Block Projects: Revising a book chapter, updating blogs, sending out newsletter, editing Right now, I’m listening to “The Right Stuff.” I know it’s totally cheesy, but would you expect anything less from a reformed Blockhead? I put on my “NKOTB Playlist”… Continue Reading