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A wish list for Nashville’s next mayor
Nashville is getting a new Mayor in September and this Angry Grandmother has suggestions about sidewalks, assault weapons and healthcare for our two finalists in the upcoming mayoral election. The day our next Mayor is elected — don’t wait until the swearing in a week later; we have waited too long already — I want […]
The truth about the Civil War
“I, Randy McNally, Speaker of the Senate in the One Hundred Thirteenth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, in conjunction with the undersigned, do hereby proclaim that we join with citizens from across this State in commemorating the month of April 2023 as Confederate History Month and encourage all Tennesseans to increase their knowledge […]
The Tennessee Legislature cannot say their names
Evelyn Dieckhaus. Hallie Scruggs. William Kinney. Cynthia Peak. Katherine Koonce. Mike Hill. Those are names of the students and school staff members killed in the March 27 shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School. The Tennessee Legislature had a chance to do something meaningful and stand up for children, but they did not. Instead, members made it […]
The angry grandmother: When Tennessee’s lawmakers act worse than toddlers
Have you ever dealt with a grandchild who throws a tantrum when things do not go their way? If they don’t get their favorite food, if it rains during the time scheduled for the playground, or if they have to share their toys? We all have a way of cajoling young ones to be a […]
The angry grandmother’s “Twelve Banned Books of Christmas”
All y’all know I love to read, I always have and one of the joys of owning a bookstore was recommending books to customers of all ages. Once someone discovers the pleasure of escaping mentally with a great book, that wanting to read never goes away. This grandmother is stunned to learn that some of […]
Response to Jan. 6, 2021 defines election deniers
It is no surprise to those who know me that I have become way too “uppity” to identify with a political party. Today we have three major political parties: Re-Trumplicans, Democrats and Republicans. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, I need to stress that no matter how they vote, I will not stop […]
Roe v. Wade and male contraception: An angry grandmother is confused
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overruled, this grandmother is very confused because decisions about our bodies have been taken over by the government. Females are now subject to government control about what they can and cannot do with their ability to reproduce. So in fairness I want the next topic addressed by lawmakers […]
Commentary: An angry grandmother speaks out
I am an angry grandmother If you want to read about polls, money spent and campaign contributions, then stop reading now. But if you need to share in my frustration and anger about the continued massacre of our children, read on. Our children have just been through a pandemic. Many of them have not been […]
Commentary: Will Hillsdale charter schools teach truth?
Watching the news unfold about Hillsdale College creating Tennessee schools that my tax dollars will pay for is like watching a horror film where you know bad things are going to happen. I am a product of Tennessee public schools in Oneida, Tennessee, married a graduate of a public school, and am the stepmother of […]