Courtney Lynn Mroch's Blog, page 15
September 26, 2018
A Real Nightmare on Elm Street…and why women don’t speak up
Warning: This post contains information about child molestation. It may not be suitable for all readers. August 2017. My husband and I did what we often do when we find ourselves back in our hometown of Denver, Colorado: drive around checking things out. It’s always […]
September 4, 2018
A Heartbreaking Start to September
My gut told me something was wrong last night. Harold wasn’t coming in when I called. Even if he’s not ready to come in, he usually at least lets me know he’s heard me by making himself visible. Tigger came in. But then he wanted […]
August 28, 2018
Why Are These Three Nice Guys Looking for a Home?
Did you ever watch the The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends? I think that was the show that for one of the segments they’d have a title for something, but then the announcer would say, “Or…” and would fill in an alternate title. […]
August 16, 2018
What Was I Going to Prove to Whom?
First off, do I even have my title right? It is “whom” or “who?” I don’t know. And you know what? That’s okay. Once upon a time I would’ve been mortified and ashamed to make such a mistake. Now? Eh. {Picture me shrugging my shoulders […]
August 13, 2018
Court’s Corner YouTube Playlist
Today marks the day I began answering my calling. I’m not only making my intentions known to the Universe, but I’m also making them public: I’d like to do more public speaking. I recorded a video a couple of weeks ago, but today I edited […]
August 8, 2018
What If Erma Bombeck Had Thought Health Reports Were Humorous?
In the Tributes section at the end of Forever, Erma, Erma Bombeck’s husband, Bill, wrote: In 1989 Erma began to experience a series of painful medical problems, but she disdained letting her readers know most of the details. She usually brushed aside rumors and inquiries […]
July 31, 2018
The Republican vs Republican Primary Ads of 2018
Like most places, Tennessee politics can be nuts. However, the past year has seen more drama and craziness than normal. Perhaps the biggest shame and scandal was Mayor Megan Barry having to resign amidst a torrid sex scandal. Well, that’s making it sound even more […]
July 26, 2018
If You Thought Santa’s Reindeer Were Male, You Might Want to Think Again
Of course everyone assumes Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen are male. Oh, and Rudolph too. Can’t forget him. But if male reindeer really are pulling Santa’s sleigh on December 24th, they wouldn’t have antlers. Say what? I know. Blew me away […]
July 18, 2018
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July 13, 2018
Queimada: The Drink of Friday the 13th
On Haunt Jaunts today I published “Montalegre: The Spookiest Place To Spend Friday The 13th?” It’s about how Montalegre, Portugal, celebrates each Friday the 13th in Halloween style. There’s costumes, performances, music, and a fiery drink to drive the devil away. (Or as CataVino called […]
