Columns

The Raving Redhead: The Drama Bug
By Teresa Roberts Logan
In high school I had the drama bug. And the comedy bug. But my multi-task didn't aid my quest for trophies, pitted against TellTale Guy.
If it’s true that religion was invented to keep poor people happy, than Islam is a booming religion on every front of this young century.
Based on the vegetarian philosophy, if consistent, every time lions eat a gazelle they are committing cannibalism. Vegetarians claim, we are not supposed to eat animals because we ARE animals.
Bad Mom: Defined
By Caron Guillo
I’ve always insisted that motherhood does not define me. Yeah, right.
When science fiction writer Ray Bradbury agreed to speak for my writing club's banquet, I had no idea I would be the one chauffeuring him in my neighbor's borrowed, fogged-up Cadillac.

Humor

COMMON SAINTS: Piggy Back Pavlov

June 26, 2009
We all know the famous story of Pavlov and his dogs. We laugh at how silly this is – to be “trained” to act on impulse. And yet this is exactly what we do all the time.

COMMON SAINTS: Bumper Stickers, Bookmarks & Buttons

June 22, 2009
When did our faith become “so complicated” that we must water it down to sound bites and bumper stickers in order to make it more palatable to the watching world?

COMMON SAINTS: A Little Bit Louder, Now…

June 03, 2009
It’s an advertising gimmick to set the volume of the commercials so much louder than the show you are enjoying. Too bad it has the opposite of the intended effect.

COMMON SAINTS: Don't Touch That Dial!

May 21, 2009
Television shows of the 1960s made no sense by featuring secret Martians, twitching witches and heroic dogs. I fear watching these shows as a child has left me confused as an adult.

COMMON SAINTS: Take My Junk – Please!

May 15, 2009
Don’t look now, but Spring is here. And that means it’s garage sale season again! And, as luck would have it, I happen to live in a part of Denver that has been zoned “the garage sale capital of the world.”

COMMON SAINTS: My Messy Life

April 24, 2009
Because I’m one of those artistic types, I tend to be quite unorganized. I’m very grateful that the 3M Corporation invented “Post-It” notes. I believe these little time savers were created just for me! I use them all the time. But ...

Jokes for the Folks: I Was Taylor When It Wasn't Cool

April 10, 2009
What's in a name?; Segway and GM team up; the NBA goes green; faith-based initiatives; Chia stimulus; Weekend at Bernie's III; and mortgage makeovers!

Jokes for the Folks: Taking the Queen Off the Dribble

April 03, 2009
The Simpsons live forever; artificial limbo; runaway cows; President Obama on motorized bar stools; and making ends meet at the ballpark.

Jokes for the Folks: Information Station

March 27, 2009
What musical tastes say about intelligence; President Obama's virtual reality; filling potholes with fried chicken? Hollywood's Three Stooges; a new season of "24"; and Condie Rice tackles the NFL.

Hair Today, Gone in a Few Seconds

March 18, 2009
I've tried bringing in pictures of the cut, style, and color that I want to the salon, deferring to the creativity of a good stylist and using all the expensive tools and potions the professionals use, but nothing seems to work for me.