I started this blog because of my intense interest in the political arena. It became an on-line diary and a way to express my personal feelings about changes needed and successes to celebrate in Kentucky's political landscape.
While my interest in politics has not changed, my priorities have dramatically.
Needless to say, this certainly shook up the Northern KY Democratic party. You can read reporter Jim Hannah's story HERE
Ex-Dem official pleads guilty to child pornBy Jim Hannah
COVINGTON – The former Campbell County Democratic Party chairman pleaded guilty Tuesday of receiving child pornography on his computer.
Ken Mullikin Jr., [...]
uh yeah. That's right.
Gov. Steve Beshear released his plan this week which would allow video-lottery terminals at Kentucky's horse tracks. The only problem is that he didn't "market" the idea to the legislators and there isn't support for his plan.
Geez....who in the hell is really advising him???
The legislature will take [...]
My friend Joe Sonka over at the Barefoot and Progessive weblog has an interesting post up about Daniel Mongiardo's campaign bullying him.
I think this shows the level of both desperation and lack of class. It's also not too cool saying this kind of shit to a [...]
A wise man told me once to assume that anything you say or write in an email will be repeated or forwarded to others. Sometimes that's really hard to remember but it is so very true...
The present Covington city manager Jay Fossett is a nice enough guy but I [...]
U.S. 27 is one mother of a road to drive even in broad daylight. The number of wrecks and fatalities is staggering. You add alcohol to the mix and you have a truck which crossed the center line smashing head on into prosecutor Doug Wright's [...]
'Outpost' tells women's stories
By Karen Vance
NEWPORT - Women gathering and encouraging one another with their stories of overcoming tragedy and struggles -- that's the premise behind a popular summer faith series called Northern Kentucky Outpost.
"So much is going on; people's hope is so up in [...]
My dear friend Joe over at the weblog Barefoot and Progressive has the following post up about a recent poll released by Daniel Mongiardo's campaign for US Senate.
I'm waiting for an independent poll too!
Here's Joe's post:
PPP looks at Dan Mongiardo's newly commissioned push poll, [...]
On the June 20 Girlfriend Ride, the ladies can go as far as they want.
The journey begins at 8 a.m., about 70 miles north of Louisville in Columbus, Ind. Cyclists can decide to pedal any distance between 6.2 and 31 miles and also to enjoy [...]
Campbell County Democrats
Real Values for Real People
The following is an email from Sue Orth, chairwoman of the Campbell County Democratic Executive Committee and I couldn't agree with her more! Women throughout the nation should be outraged over this!
Here's Sue's email...
"Today, the Republican attack on Supreme [...]
My apologies to Pat Crowley of the KY Enquirer and state Rep. Alecia Webb-Edgington. In a previous post, I was harsh and incorrect when criticizing both Pat & Alecia and as it turns out...Rep. Webb-Edgington was correct in her prediction that a special session would be called & Pat was absolutely correct in using her [...]
The American Diabetes Association’s “Tour de Cure” is Saturday at Big Bone Lick State Park in Union. The annual bicycling event raises money for diabetes research.
Registration and a light breakfast begin at 6:30 a.m., and the first rides begin at 7:30 a.m. All rides start [...]
The sixth annual “Women Take Heart” conference is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Mitchell Country Club.
Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Women’s Wellness, the event will include a seminar about female heart disease, breast health, nutrition and other women’s health issues.
The cost is [...]
Politics can be a strange animal...even in school board races but one Northern KY school board may soon be able to fill a seat which has been vacant for 2 years.
The question which arose in the Covington Independent school board race in March of 2007 [...]
Daniel, I don't think I'd be touting the Governor's endorsement too much. It isn't going to get you anywhere.
I received a letter from Mongiardo's campaign yesterday asking for a contribution. If you remember, I tried to "contribute" but my help was refused.
So in this solicitation letter [...]
being a mom!
Mother's Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled "I Love You's."
So on this day when we honor mothers and motherhood...
[...]
Contours Express and Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky will hold a free “Focus on Health” for Women from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Contours Express in the Cold Spring Crossings Shopping Center.
Women will can get free blood pressure checks, glucose and cholesterol checks, eye [...]
On May 20th at 7p at Budig Theater, NKU, the Northern Kentucky Forum will host a one-time performance of Constance Alexander’s powerful reader’s play, “The Way Home.” The event is free, although donations will be welcome to the nonprofit Check Your Genes (eight-year survivor of [...]
Covington citizens found great satisfaction with the resignation of Commissioner Steve Megerle last night. Last week Megerle was found guilty for violating campaign finance laws last November.
But in the eyes of many, the more serious crime was the unbelievable and hateful literature piece they distributed about one of the candidates, Shawn Masters. The [...]
Sparing himself further humiliation, embarrassment and possible impeachment, at tonight Covington Commission meeting Commissioner Steve Megerle submitted his resignation.
As soon as the Caucus meeting was called to order, Mayor Denny Bowman called for an executive session. Returning to their seats without Megerle present, the Mayor [...]
As a breast cancer survivor, I look back over the past year remembering how determined I was to live. I vowed that nothing would stop me from battling this horrible disease. Positive energy and being surrounded by positive people was key. I was not going to lose the fight. Every [...]
Bunning isn't even sticking the knife in McConnell's back, he's taking off the gloves and coming at McConnell straight on exposing Mitch during media opportunities in what is probably Bunning's final days as a candidate for the US Senate before he pulls out from the race.
Whew!
You've got to read this [...]
That's the battle cry of an organized group of Covington folks who are demanding Covington Commissioner Steve Megerle resign from office.
As you'll recall, Megerle helped produce and distribute hate campaign materials about another candidate, Shawn Masters. Masters went on to win a seat on the [...]
hmmm...I think it may be more than that.
Political circles up here in Northern KY have been buzzing all week long with rumors of Republican Jim Bunning possibly pulling out of the US Senate race as early as next week.
So it makes perfect sense to read that Republican [...]
The lawn of the Governor's Mansion has been decorated with pink birdhouses as part of an initiative by First Lady Jane Beshear to raise awareness of breast cancer.
Frankfort State Journal reports that the 15 pink birdhouses are a collaborative design by Kentucky gardener Jon Carloftis [...]
Someone passed on this email sent to the Covington Commissioners and Mayor Denny Bowman regarding the intolerable actions of Commissioner Steve Megerle. It says it all...
They wrote:
History has been made today in the City of Covington and it's nothing to be proud of.
“Covington Commissioner and others plead guilty”
That was [...]
You've been reading about the Covington Commissioner Steve Megerle, former Commissioner Jerry Bamberger and a buddy of theirs, Craig Johnson taking part in a very hurtful and contemptible scheme to discredit a candidate in last year's election.
This morning all three pleaded guilty on charges of violating campaign laws. But what they violated [...]
The defection of Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter to the Democratic Party has Republicans in a turmoil and the internet on fire with messages of acceptance from Democrats and good riddance from Republicans.
But in Ohio, the Hamilton County Republican Party chairman Alex Triantafilou, took Republican [...]
I've softened a bit (but not a lot) since my shocking experience at the meeting last night held by Democratic US Senate candidate Daniel Mongiardo.
Geez...you send an email out to a database of Democrats in the Northern Kentucky area and then only a handful of people show up? I'd say Mongiardo [...]
YES!
So my huge question is -
What does the Mongiardo campaign have to hide??
And to think I was all ready to get on board and support Daniel Mongiardo's campaign for US Senate!
Let me start at the beginning of this unbelievable night....
I received a blanket email from the campaign about tonight's event which you [...]
More to come...
[...]The Kentucky Post has this article up on the web....doesn't this sound absolutely great!?
I posted the article as it appears. The reporter, Jessica Noll, did a fantastic job writing this.
‘PINK OUT’ To Raise Money At Kentucky Oaks 135
LOUISVILLE, Ky. [...]
Several people have emailed me about the Senate race. As a hard-nosed Democrat, I'm totally blue of course. As a Northern Kentuckian, I look for Republican Jim Bunning to drop out. As a political activist, I'm bored and presently disinterested.
My God! What's wrong with me? [...]
We went to Puerto Rico to celebrate my 6 months of being a survivor which was wonderful! So for this milestone, we spent time in Cancun!
I wanted to share these great pictures with you. We stayed at the Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas. Have [...]
Each year there are several bills introduced by legislators which seriously infringe on our privacy and civil rights.
One of those flawed bills this year was the heinous "Abortion Bill". Along with thrusting self-righteous viewpoints down the throat of women, it absolutely does not begin to take into consideration pregnant teen girls.
Yep. This woman has the political world a-buzzin' in Russia.
Maria Sergeyeva has quickly become a controversial political celebrity. Everyone wants to know (or perhaps is worried) about how powerful might she become.
Critics say she is being used by the prime minister to rally support from Russia's youth. People go on [...]
Deciding to go to Virginia at another time, we flew up North for a wonderful day in Boston. This trip would not have been complete without enjoying lunch at The Barking Crab Restaurant on the harbor.
Don't let the exterior of the building fool you...it was delicious and is recommended by locals as [...]
We just got back from spending a wonderful day in Boston. This trip would not have been complete without enjoying lunch at The Barking Crab Restaurant on the harbor.
Don't let the exterior of the building fool you...it was delicious and is recommended by locals as the "best seafood" in the [...]
We just spent several great days at The Arnold Classic. Last year was my first time to attend. We had so much fun!
And yes, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was there but we couldn't get close enough to get a picture.
More than 700 booth spaces create the largest and most prestigious fitness [...]
Literally!!!!!
Dirtiest Hotels - United States (based on TripAdvisor traveler reviews) 1.Hotel Carter, New York City, New York 2.Continental Bayside Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida 3.New York Inn, New York City, New York 4.Eden Roc Motel, Wildwood, New Jersey 5.Days Inn Cleveland Airport, Brook [...]ok, ok....I know I said I was beginning to post again on a regular basis but I got busy taking a little trip. Just take a look at these pictures from Nashville. My youngest daughter and I made a trip down there to stay at one of our favorite places [...]
...or in this case, she's standing by her ex-man.
Here's an update on the Steve Nunn partner abuse allegation...
RONNIE ELLIS
CNHI News Service
Frankfort, Ky. - Steve Nunn, the Deputy Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, said Thursday he is innocent of a domestic violence accusation [...]
Gosh, I like Steve Nunn a lot...always have. But any regular reader of this blog also knows I have ZERO tolerance for domestic violence. Mark Hebert of WHAS11 reportedly played telephone tag with Steve today attempting to reach him for a comment. I would be interested in hearing if they [...]
Whether his comments are accurate or not due to the nation of the cancer, how unbelievable and totally insensitive of Sen. Jim Bunning to make a public remark about Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg.
Bunning already in political trouble for 2010, didn’t help matters any over the [...]
KENTON COUNTY - The state Justice and Public Safety Cabinet has given the Kenton County Attorney's Office a $57,000 grant to fight violence against women.
The grant is part of $1.6 million in federal money the state has dolled out to agencies and groups across the [...]
