A BLOG REVIEW

Speaking of painfully awkward situations…here’s one for everyone to read titled Christmas, Family and Porn (it’s definitely not x-rated by any means, so it’s relatively safe for those with a strict moral code). I doubt anyone will catch any cyber cooties from visiting this blog or from leaving a comment nor will it make you want to scream "beat me, abuse me…make me write bad checks!" This well-written entry brought a smile to my face because the event described was something that could happen to anyone…well almost anyone who might watch HBO or Showtime late at night. I felt the entry was worthy of at least a tip of my hat and a wink from Red Kitten >^.^<.


Actually, I think more of us need to start mentioning those blogs we visit that we think others might enjoy. Many writers/bloggers lose their drive to maintain a blog due to the lack of feedback from others. The above mentioned entry comes from a blog that hasn’t been updated in almost a year and I think that’s a shame. Maybe we can lure the writer out of oblivion by leaving a few comments. So to mend some of my past bad behavior and evil ways of not spreading the word often enough, here’s my first official thumbs up! Kudos to "left hand spread", a blog filled with stories from the heart and soul and every place inbetween.

P.S. I also recommend "Sleepless" posted on May 25, 2006.


Stephen Craig
NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AT 2:30 AM
Dear Karen, Am glad to see you back at work here. Reading your past posts makes me smile a good smile. Thank you. I pray that all is well with you and yours. As ever be well. Stephen Craig Rowe

Red Kitten
NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AT 6:01 PM
Hey stranger! You know me…I couldn’t/wouldn’t stay away forever. I just had some issues that required my full attention and unfortunately, blogging had to take second seat for awhile.

sheffield
NOVEMBER 10, 2007 AT 11:26 AM
I cannot thank you enough for your comment. I have continued to publish elsewhere and irregularly. I am currently pursuing my masters in writing and my blog was an outlet for my more lighthearted work. Thank you. You are correct in assuming that most folks give up because of the lack of feedback. Writers need an audience. I am no exception and because of your encouragement, I’ll try to be more diligent. Again…thank you…sincerely.

Sheff lefthandspread

Red Kitten
NOVEMBER 11, 2007 AT 12:23 AM
Sheff, I actually stumbled onto your blog through Blogshares. I enjoyed what I read and will be back as time permits…

PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT

The 36th annual National NORML Conference was held on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 in Universal City, California. This video features Irv Rosenfeld explaining why the government grows marijuana for him:

Recently, I watched Senator Christopher Dodd speak out in favor of decriminalizing marijuana. Perhaps, this wasn’t the smartest political move he could have made, but I felt it took a certain amount of courage to come forward and address an issue many feel is political suicide to tackle. I know this topic is far from being a critical issue, but it does however effect the lives of many Americans from both a legal and moral standpoint.

What better place to kick around some candid discussion than right here on the internet? Does anyone care to step up to the "podium" like Senator Dodd did and share their views on this issue? Should marijuana be decrimalized? Is it really the "gateway" drug it’s always been accused of being? Does it have any actual medicinal value? Should it eventually be legalized and taxed by the government like tobacco and alcohol? Finally, would you vote for someone who was in favor of the decriminalization and eventual legalization of marijuana? Do you know what the current laws of your state are regarding this issue? If not, click here and then let’s hear from you.