Saying what needs to be said about today’s society and prevailing culture with a look at social problems, advocacy and worldviews.
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. When it comes to standing up, being heard and making a difference, you need to know the right people. More specifically, you need to know how […]
The best compliment I ever received from a reader was, “Thank you for saying what I’ve been thinking.” My second best compliment was, “Dang, girl. You’ve got cojones.” For the non-Spanglish crowd, that means a […]
They were too young to really understand what September 11 meant to the western world. They have no memories of watching hijacked passenger planes crash into the Twin Towers and Pentagon, nor do they have […]
What’s it going to take to outrage Planned Parenthood supporters? When does it go too far? Selling mutilated baby parts for research is OK. How about selling them for nutritional supplements? There is no denying […]
There are five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. One-third of Americans can’t name a single one. The annual “State of the First Amendment” by the Newseum Institute yet again revealed substantial ignorance about the […]
The news and social landscape of the last few weeks have left me a little shell-shocked with so many people screaming at each other, and I simply can’t support the outrage narrative anymore. Half of […]
The ultraconservative American Family Association (AFA) is saying “thank you” to Abercrombie and Fitch and now considers the clothing retailer to be “family friendly.” Wait a minute. What just happened? The lovefest is due to […]
I guarantee people will find something offensive in this article. Culture is encouraging teen girls to dress and act like sluts. People should be free to practice their religion without government interference. Israel has the […]
It’s official. We now have research that reveals more and more of us are losing connection with our lives in order to earn likes and social media praise. Aaargh! We all knew this was coming. […]
Finally, conservatives who aren’t old, stodgy, male or myopic about social issues! The plain-speaking and witty Chicks on the Right are giving today’s conservatism a much-needed makeover and a healthy dose of “Lighten up, Francis.” […]
Just like every other chick, I love a plot-deficient masochistic-bondage-domination love story between two thinly-developed and psychologically-damaged characters. (Intense sarcasm here.) Nothing thrills me more than bad actors spouting crappy dialogue on the silver screen. […]
It’s okay to take photos up middle school girls’ skirts, as long as you do it in a public place. That’s what Oregon judge Eric Butterfield ruled Thursday when 61-year old Patrick Buono was brought […]
It all hit the fan when Christian blogger Veronica Partridge wrote she would no longer wear leggings or yoga pants in public because she learned men check out women wearing leggings or yoga pants in […]
Too many girls want to know how to make boys like them; boys should be wanting to know how to be worthy. Our girls are facing relationships standards that are rougher than we ever imagined, […]
What should a 45-year-old woman look like? Does she have wrinkles around her eyes from more than four decades of smiling? Does her body reveal an amazingly beautiful heart that brought life into this world […]
I hate youth sports. Let me rephrase that, I hate the adults involved in youth sports. To be fair, most of the adults are pretty level-headed and see sports as a learning opportunity for their […]
The mayor of Houston recently subpoenaed local pastors for copies of their sermons. She’s not looking for inspiration; she’s looking for content her office can use in a legal case. According to the Washington Post, […]
There is something unusual about Texas dads and football. Upon birth, every father signs his son up for the sport. If he ever played the game in his youth, he has a sacred obligation to […]
A man who hits you once will hit you twice. And then a third time. Even if he begs and pleads, “I don’t know what came over me” or “I promise this will never happen […]
The message on my phone this afternoon seemed a bit ominous. I had to call David Jenkins at Process Mediation within 48 hours because of “possible litigation against me.” Oh crap. I’ve had run-ins with […]
Blogger John Pavlovitz recently wrote a must-read post that tackled the adolescent male sex drive, and it’s a fantastic piece about masculinity, self control, personal responsibility and respect. Here’s an excerpt: Young men, I need […]
How do you help a boy transition to manhood? Some modern dads think a trip to Hooters does the trick, but they’re hindering their sons from becoming real men. When does a boy become a […]
None of the travel websites include “hang out with a Puerto Rican family” on their “Things to do in New Jersey” lists. Hmm. Maybe they should. I should have warned my husband and kids. We […]
At last, nerds are popular! The world has finally elevated every kid who hung out in the science lab, band hall, calculus class, art studio or theater. Thousands of us have waited decades for others […]
Who is responsible for what Elliot Rodger did? The 22-year-old student went on a vengeance-induced rampage last week in a California college town and stabbed three men to death in his apartment, killed two women […]
I am a former feminist. Despite our shared bonds of breasts, ovaries and male oppression, my feminist sisters have disappointed me. Everything changed, and I had no choice but to leave our 13-year relationship […]
Are you looking for a way to mortify both moms and their tween daughters? Go bra shopping at your local mall. You’ll find the tween underwear sections filled with underwire, heavily padded and push-up bras […]
So you didn’t watch the Grammy Awards? Good for you. I don’t mean to sound crass, but you’re not doing anyone any favors by proudly proclaiming you won’t watch such filth nor are you helping […]
Maybe it was wrong to teach my daughter to cross her legs when sitting in a chair. Thank you, CBS and the Grammy Awards. Thank you for showing me the error of my ways at […]
Many people aren’t exactly sure how to define “hate speech,” but they’re pretty confident they’d know it if they heard it. Would you? Take a look at some recent examples of comments that may or […]
Lots of folks want Phil Robertson’s fuzzy head on plate. The patriarch behind the hit reality show, “Duck Dynasty,” engaged in what some consider hate speech in a recent interview with GQ magazine. In the […]
The Lady Eagles played hard on the basketball court; however, the eighth-grade team had a few embarrassing moments. The blonde kept running her mouth every time the opposing team made it to the free throw […]
The Virgin Mary is a single mother in our nativity set. She sits in adoration of the Christ child as the three kings and a young shepherd look on. I have no idea where Joseph […]
A newly released book confirms what I’ve suspected for a very long time; I have worked with a bunch of psychopaths. Kevin Dutton’s book, “The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can […]
History has been made today. It was made yesterday as well, and tomorrow has promise for new developments. Today’s history is being chronicled by millions of people around the world. We call it “news,” but […]
Bullying doesn’t magically end when the perpetrator turns 18. Child bullies often become adult bullies, and although their tactics may change with age and money, their cruelty and callousness remain the same. It’s not hard […]
The photos make like them look like girls who could be in my daughter’s middle school; however, I’m not looking at yearbook photos, I’m looking at the mug shots of two Florida tweens charged with […]
I have a very real fear of guns. The fear is so intense that I literally tremble if I see a firearm and I cry if I try to hold one. Why am I so […]
I received a lot of comments on my “Dear Daughter, Let Miley Cyrus be a Lesson to You post, but none of them could have prepared me for what came through this evening. A comment from […]
In observance of the federal shutdown, I have opted to show my solidarity by furloughing all of my non-essential services. I am joining the Feds in making things as painful as possible for everyone […]
As a public relations professional, I absolutely hate the phrase, “There is no such thing as bad publicity.” The misguided mantra stems from the erroneous belief that it’s all good as long as people are […]
Esto es para mis familias latinas… I did it once, and I will never do it again. As a teenager, I committed a grievous sin in Latino culture- I talked back to my mother. […]
Uh oh. I’ve inspired a meme. Thank you to all the Goldfish friends who sent this to me. FYI to the copy editors: Webster’s is okay with “chaperon” or “chaperone.”
I’ve been asked to weigh in on Miley Cyrus’ new video. Well, it’s definitely another teachable moment, but it’s also roughly three minutes of your life you’ll never get back. Don’t waste your time or […]
Thank you for making Roadkill Goldfish one of the top blog sites on the Internet. It’s been a crazy week behind the keyboard. Here are a few numbers to measure the insanity: Dear Daughter had […]
I’ve discovered an interesting fact over the last few days. I now know what America looks like. My graphic design skills are pitiful, but here’s the overly simplistic visual aid: See the humongous section in […]
Blogger Matt Walsh doesn’t let Robin Thicke off the hook for his role in VMA’s Foam Finger of Seduction debacle. Read what this insightful and funny dad says to our sons. http://themattwalshblog.com/2013/08/28/dear-son-dont-let-robin-thicke-be-a-lesson-to-you/ Related Posts […]
How do you follow a post that received more than 2.5 million views in its first 36 hours? First, you say “thank you.” Thank you so much for your feedback on Roadkill Goldfish. I am […]
Dear daughter, let Miley Cyrus be a lesson to you. Yes, this is what happens when you constantly hear everything you do is awesome. This is what happens when people fawn over your every […]
My name is Kimberly Helminski Keller, and I am a Latina. My Polish surname hides the reality that the other half of my DNA is Puerto Rican, a genetic mix of Spanish, African and Taino Indian. As a […]
I’ve got an idea that may show Abercrombie and Fitch what I really think of their brand, and it involves a seam ripper and a bunch of 40-something moms. Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries really […]
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