So, this is "free speech" in West Hollywood, California?

"A mannequin portraying U.S. Republican vice-presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin hangs by a noose as a mannequin portraying U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain protrudes from the chimney of a private residence in West Hollywood, California October 27, 2008. Part of a Halloween display, the likenesses drew complaints on Monday, but local officials said the homeowner was covered by free speech rights. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA)"

Now, I am all for freedom of speech, but who else believes that if this were a scene depicting Barack Obama and Joe Biden that the owners of this home would have been forced to remove it immediately? I mean, can you even IMAGINE how the democrats and the liberal media would react to something like that?

Outrageous.

Something that would have been good to know 5 minutes ago:

You know, sometimes I wish there was a future me who would send the present time me messages so as to avoid some of the mistakes I make.

Case in point:

It would have been really great to have recently received a message stating this:

If you ever find a pair of Puckey's panties on the floor, do not, I repeat do NOT pick them up and give them the "sniff test" to see if they are clean. Just put them in the washer. Trust me, it is in your best interest.

Off I go now to develop a time machine or something...

I'm just sayin'.

VIDEO Tuesday Tip O' the Day...

For a special treat today, I decided to share a little video that comes from the era of my "Household Tips and Tricks" book...enjoy.



Now, this is not at all what our family dinners look like. I think I'll make the kids watch this and tell them that it's going to be our new standard.

After they get done laughing their heads off, I imagine they will get back to the important stuff, like arguing, bothering each other, making messes, etc.

I miss the "Good Ole Days" and I wasn't even there...

One voice CAN make a difference.