… that simple line is immediately what came to mind as I tuned in to the news the other day and saw yet another sexual harassment shoe drop – it’s happening almost daily lately. And ya know? … I believe we have NotMyPresident Tr*mp to thank – because once that disgusting tape came out with his own pussy grabbing “she was married but I went in on her like a bitch” talk… and then that same guy was elected POT*S…. I believe it was a catalyst and folks finally got angry enough and found the tremendous courage it takes to say enough is enough.
In a related conversation, someone said “It’s not just men who abuse, you know…. is this male hunting season? Maybe all men should just move to Montana and leave you women to fend for yourselves“. Hmmm.. well.. Clearly we live in a masculine and emasculating society, no? It is absolutely not just men who abuse… and I think more men don’t stand up because they fear backlash, jeers from their peers (what’s the matter with you, can’t defend yourself from a woman? or worse, a gay man? ) … and so on. There are many many good and decent men in this world who wouldn’t lay an inappropriate hand on another human being. But clearly.. there are many, especially those in power, who do, and have since the dawn of time. If your’e not a sexual predator – why are you moving to Montana? And why Montana… are they more accepting of sexual abuse in big sky country? I’m thinking not.
A male friend of mine said… after yet another was announced… “jeez, so basically just anyone can accuse anyone now and they’re guilty?” It’s never right to wrongly accuse someone of a crime. There are false accusations out there for every crime. Why are we assuming the accusations by women are false? It takes tremendous courage to stand up and call out this kind of behavior. Many women (and men) have not done so over the years for fear of losing their jobs, and leaving a job is not such a simple thing to do when you’re supporting yourself and possibly a family and the job market is less than stellar. There’s the fear (and reality!) of not being believed and then the possibility of being harassed further because you did stand up. All those issues factor in and lead people to remain silent more often than not.
I , for one, am so glad to see people finding the courage to speak out. At the very least it will give people in power pause before abusing again.
I’m sharing a simple and sinfully delicious chocolate butter cream icing
recipe here with you because WOW, it’s the best we’ve had.
It’s so good you’re gonna want to eat it with a spoon
out of the mixing bowl.
(yes I did)
CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
3 sticks butter, softened
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
5 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon expresso powder (it makes the chocolate pop)
Mix all together in mixing bowl with hand mixer
and frost your favorite cupcakes or cake.
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Another holiday recipe I found on facebook and will make today – it looks easy and delicious.
Photo and recipe credit momontimeout.com
Practically Perfect Peppermint Fudge
Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
2 mins
Total time
7 mins
Tis the season for peppermint and sweets! You can have the best of both with this Practically Perfect Peppermint Fudge! Just a handful of ingredients and five minutes are all you need to make this pretty and festive fudge!
Author: Trish – Mom On Timeout
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 64 candies
Ingredients
- 24 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candy or candy canes, divided
Instructions
- Line an 8 or 9-inch square pan with non-stick foil and set aside.
- Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a medium bowl.
- Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Stir in ¾ cup of the crushed peppermint candy canes.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining crushed peppermint candy canes.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours until set.
- Cut into bite size pieces if desired.
Till soon, friends – thanks for stopping by.
