Category Archives: Rants

#WhyIDidntReport

Posted on September 21, 2018 by renbog

Note: this post contains information about sexual assault. While it is deliberately not graphic, it still may be detailed enough to be disturbing or upsetting. It is also a huge risk for me emotionally to share this information, but I … Continue reading →

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I Earned This

Posted on June 14, 2018 by renbog

I got an email this morning from TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System). Here is what it says: “In recent weeks, a new website identifying 30,000 TRS members as a “$100,000+ Salary & Pension Club” has been circulated via social media and … Continue reading →

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Y is for Millenials aka Generation Y

Posted on April 29, 2018 by renbog

I’m playing fast and loose with the letter Y (much like I did yesterday with the letter X). I’d like to share some quick thoughts on Generation Y, also known as Millenials. These are commonly accepted to be people who … Continue reading →

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P is for Politics

Posted on April 19, 2018 by renbog

Political discussions that get hot are nothing new. There’s an old mantra that the three things you should never discuss at cocktail parties are sex, religion, and politics. And if your family is like mine, there have probably been plenty … Continue reading →

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Women Skip the Gym? Duh!

Posted on January 3, 2018 by renbog

I saw this article this morning that said 65% of women avoid going to the gym for fear of being judged. The article went on to explain the myriad reasons women avoid the gym, everything from not looking fit enough … Continue reading →

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Sexual Harassment?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by renbog

Since the whole Harvey Weinstein story broke, there has been a surge of stories about high profile men accused of all kinds of sexual misconduct. This has got me thinking about how common this behavior actually is and what exactly … Continue reading →

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Stop Pretending Like You Care

Posted on July 19, 2017 by renbog

One of the people I follow on Instagram is Ashley Graham. If you don’t know who she is, she is a plus sized model — and I hate having to use that qualifier. Why can’t we just say model? The … Continue reading →

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My Reasons Why: Thirteen Reasons Why

Posted on April 28, 2017 by renbog

Note: I am not an expert in drug or alcohol counseling. I am not a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or any other kind of counselor. I do not have any expertise in assisting suicidal individuals. All I am is a … Continue reading →

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An A-Ha Moment Via Howard, Robin, and James

Posted on February 18, 2017 by renbog

I have a short drive to work so I don’t get to listen to much radio on the way there. But this week I caught a few minutes of an interview Howard Stern did with James Corden. As a side … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat

Posted on September 21, 2016 by renbog

Updated October 13, 2025 It’s that time of year — pumpkin spice lattes are available everywhere and people are planning their Halloween costumes for trick or treating and parties. What do you want to be this year? A princess? Cheerleader? … Continue reading →

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