On my soapbox Archives - Page 4 of 5

Sometimes, it’s easier not to think about it…

by Robin | May 2, 2008 | Music, On my soapbox, Videos

(I’m not a Radiohead fan, but they’ve gotten my attention lately…here’s one of the reasons why.)

American Idol or Icon?

by Robin | Apr 10, 2008 | Food and Drink, Nutrition, On my soapbox, Personal, Photos, Project Yellow

Is there anyone in America (the world? Mars??) who doesn’t know what these are attached to? I can’t imagine. The Golden Arches are a slice of Americana (albeit a deep-fried, salty, heart-attack-waiting slice…). "Idol" is...

Momnesia: It’s not gonna kill you but you’re stuck with it for life

by Robin | Apr 3, 2008 | Funny Stuff!, Mom stuff, On my soapbox, Parenting, Personal

Thanks to Min & Jenny from Good Mom / Bad Mom for totally validating what I speak here is pure, unadulterated, nonverifiable TRUTH! If you’re visiting from their blog, thanks and lemme know you dropped by! (But what I REALLY want the title to be...

Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti and PAUL POTTS?!

by Robin | Feb 26, 2008 | Faith, On my soapbox, Personal, Raves & Rants, Smiles, Television, youtube ROCKS!

This is heart-warming underdog story, sure to move in the hearts of even the most skeptical cynic. If you haven't heard Paul Potts sing, please…PLEASE do yourself a favor and listen to this gifted man use a voice that surely gives angels reason to...

YOU do the math!

by Robin | Feb 15, 2008 | Great ideas!, On my soapbox, Personal, Raves & Rants

Thinkin’ about my morning yesterday, I did a few calculations: 6 opportunities/yeartimes22 years (since I broke the 110 lb barrier)times3-4 potential uses for each pint of blood donatedequals396 – 528 people whose lives might’ve been saved or at...

A funny thing happened on the way to school today…

by Robin | Feb 14, 2008 | On my soapbox, Personal, Photos, Raves & Rants, Valentine's Day

…I decided to save a life. Maybe three. It's about time, too. Twenty-plus years ago I didn't weigh enough; that excuse has been invalid for decades (shame on me!). As I was pulling out of the school parking lot, a funky custom bus parked in...