FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol. 2 No.11

FOR THE HELL OF IT        VOL. 2   NO. 11 ON POLITICAL LEADERS AND THE DEBT….. The wind whistles along Constitution Avenue causing lobbyists to pause and reapply product to their hair.  The sky darkens and the ballooning clouds promise rain…a promise that will likely be kept…a rare thing in Washington. As lackeys, yes-men and status quo obsessed bureaucrats all head for their respective burrows and dens, a man hunches over his desk at the White House.  The desk is a gift from the Queen of a country that once held dominion over the nation.  It is large and it is said to hold many secrets.  It is undoubtedly made of …

What happens if a bad review is actually a good review disguised as a stinker…

What happens if a bad review is actually a  good review disguised as a stinker and other tales of narration and critique… Warning: The names and locations mentioned have been changed to protect the innocent, the not so innocent, and  even the pompous and the dim, and to defend against all claims of utter and complete self-indulgence. Here at AA, we like to start our meetings with taking responsibility for our addictions by testifying: Hi, My name is Jo Anna. I’m an audio book narrator. And, yes, I am a part-time audio book reviewer. And here is my story. I’ve noticed quite recently, that everyone out there is a critic. …

FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol.2 No.10

FOR THE HELL OF IT   Vol. 2        No. 10 On Religion, Same Sex Marriages and the State: We are a nation that uses currency with the motto “in God we trust” clearly printed for all to see.  Yet we are a nation that mandates a clear separation of church and state.  One should not imperil or impinge on the other. Yet they do. All the time.  Every politician or would-be politician must be clear in his or her declared faith.  If one is an Episcopalian, one had best toe the Episcopalian line — whatever that is.  If one is Catholic, one best toe the Catholic line…etc.  If one is a …

FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol.2 No.9

FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol. 2. No. 9 PALIN MULLING RUN….THE RUNS? …..Sarah Palin is apparently considering running for the Republican nomination for the Presidency. Ms. Palin said when asked about her potential presidential race: “I think my problem is that I do have the fire in my belly.” Sources close to the one time half term Governor of Alaska said: “yep. She’s got a fire in her belly alright. And from watchin her the last week or so, I think her butt itches too.” Another opined: “I’ll say she’s got a fire in the belly. I think she ate about 5 bowls of endangered wolf chili at the …