There are huggers, semi-huggers, and non-huggers. I’m a semi-hugger, which means I hug with discretion. Non-huggers would rather not be touched at all and huggers, well, hug everyone and everything. Here’s what huggers need to understand—not everyone wants to be hugged.
Category Archives: Rant
Tolerance? Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson GQ Interview
I don’t read GQ. OK, I looked at it once when I was teenager. I was in the doctor’s office and Johnny Depp was on the cover I may have ripped out some pictures of Johnny Depp and shoved them on my purse, but since then, my life has been GQ free. I alsoContinue reading “Tolerance? Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson GQ Interview”
An Open Letter to Satan
Because why wouldn’t Satan and [hot] Jesus arm wrestle? Seems perfectly weird natural to me. I was starting to feel glum about recent events taking place in my life. Instead of lashing out at God, which is my former way of doing things, I decided to write an open letter to Satan instead so thatContinue reading “An Open Letter to Satan”
Fat Dogs and Fat Women
Whenever people encounter my mom’s one dog, Katie, it seems they cannot help but comment on her weight. “Wow, she’s a little butterball, isn’t she?” “What a beautiful dog! She’d be gorgeous if she lost a few pounds.” “Your dog is fat! Why is she so fat?” (That’s my favorite tactless statement.) Sure, Katie isContinue reading “Fat Dogs and Fat Women”
Friday Faves: I Survived My Wal-Mart Shopping Experience Edition
On Wednesday, I accompanied my mom on a shopping excursion to the scourge of all giant retail chains–Wal-Mart. Not just any Wal-Mart, but a SUPER Wal-Mart (though it’s not the biggest, nor super-est Wal-Mart I’ve ever visited. It’s certainly the most unpleasant.) Since she’s developed an ulcer on the bottom of her foot, she hasContinue reading “Friday Faves: I Survived My Wal-Mart Shopping Experience Edition”
Dear Huff Post & AOL, Suicide is NOT painless
In my undergrad journalism classes, the importance of the headline or title of our pieces was always emphasized. While some slick editor might come in and change a catchy headline to save space or cause sensationalism, often in magazine writing or op-ed pieces, the writer’s title was left intact…unless it was terrible. After years ofContinue reading “Dear Huff Post & AOL, Suicide is NOT painless”
Why Christians Can “Celebrate” Osama’s Death
“Death of OBL reflects the world’s universal longing for justice. We want a God of love, but we also want a God of justice.” –Dan Darling via Twitter (@dandarling) Since the news broke last night about the death of Osama Bin Laden, there has been a flurry of reaction—some patriotic, some celebratory, some hilarious, someContinue reading “Why Christians Can “Celebrate” Osama’s Death”
Updated Review Policy and My Love Note to the FTC
Hear ye, hear ye! I have updated parts of Backseat Writer’s Review Policy and added a bit of plain speak to my FTC Disclosure. Read on, you know you want to… REVIEW POLICY Request for reviews/interview/marriage proposals can be sent to amy@backseatwriter.com. Why, yes, I would love to review your album, book, movie, or product! Continue reading “Updated Review Policy and My Love Note to the FTC”
I’m not OK with it, Rick Warren!
RT @RickWarren: Half the world lives on less than $2 a day. One billion people live on less than $1 a day! Are you OK with that? // How much do you live on per day @RickWarren? –@amysondova, via Twitter This is how I started a war with Rick Warren on Twitter. Shots were onlyContinue reading “I’m not OK with it, Rick Warren!”
An Open Letter to the Gospel Music Association
Dear GMA (Gospel Music Association), For years, I’ve watched the Dove Awards with interest. When I was a teenager, I eagerly devoured your suggestions on artists. But I’ve become increasingly dissatisfied with your “product.” It seems like good artists get ignored while the same musicians keep getting awards, not necessarily for producing amazing albums, butContinue reading “An Open Letter to the Gospel Music Association”
She is Beloved 