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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - May 27, 2010 in Columnists, Uncategorized
Sometimes the deepest wounds can’t be seen
On Memorial Day, we (hopefully) pause to honor those who’ve served our country, in particular, those whose lives were cut short in a visible way. Like returning home in a body bag. Or not at all. Thankfully, most returned home in relatively better shape, scarred...
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - May 23, 2010 in Columnists, Uncategorized
We wouldn’t have let Bush get away with this
OK, it’s time for the Come To Jesus talk about the Gulf oil spill. Now, I love Barack Obama, really and truly, but let’s be honest: If this disaster occurred on George W. Bush’s watch, the Liberal Left would be demanding his head on a...
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - May 16, 2010 in Columnists, Uncategorized
Arizona’s new law — self defense or modern-day lynching?
Oh my, we’ve had some go-rounds about Arizona’s new illegal immigration law at our house. Is Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070 a last-ditch attempt for a state overrun with illegal immigration problems to defend its borders and restore order, or is it a thinly veiled excuse to take out...
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - May 9, 2010 in Columnists, Uncategorized
Who really deserves the gratitude on Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day. Yup, it’s all about me, kids. Time to show your appreciation for all those years I fed you, dressed you, carted you hither and yon, and sopped up whatever noxious bodily fluids you produced. Pay some overdue homage to the one who made your very existence possible....
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - May 2, 2010 in Columnists, Uncategorized
We’re creating the next generation of opinion: iPinion
So, it all got started with an innocent little email from innocent little David Lacy. And you’re thinking… David Lacy… David Lacy… ah, yes! That “Growing Younger” guy! And maybe you’re next thinking, hey didn’t he win a first place CNPA award for his column...
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - March 25, 2010 in Columnists, Uncategorized
Step One: Admitted I was powerless over Farmville. Step Two: …
There comes a point with every addiction when it’s out of control. You must turn and face the dragon. That time had come for me. It was time to face Farmville. The same friend who insisted that I get on Facebook also encouraged me to...
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - July 20, 2005 in Columnists, Uncategorized
No patience for poetry
I have a confession to make to my dear friend, Jesse, but I’m unable to stand face to face and spit it out. So, like one of those cowards who appears on the Jerry Springer show with an unsuspecting spouse and drops a bomb on...
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - July 22, 2001 in Columnists, Uncategorized
Dating is scary at any age
This is the most precious thing I have ever read in my whole life. So precious, in fact, I read it three times. I may read it three more. Hell, I may cut it out and post it on my fridge so I can read...
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Debra DeAngelo
Columnist - June 27, 1999 in Columnists, Uncategorized
An up and coming columnist may bounce me right out of here
Where did I leave my sword and shield. My territory is being invaded and I must protect it. I must strap on my leather breastplate and skirt, like Xena the Warrior Princess, and defend what is rightfully mine. It took me a long time to...
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