Practically Speaking
Kyle and her husband moved to Brookfield in 1986. She became active in local politics and started blogging in 2004. Her focus is primarily on local issues but often includes state and national topics, too. Kyle looks at things from the taxpayers' perspective in a creative, yet down to earth way, addressing them from a practical point of view.
Pepsi promotes homosexual lifestyle, prompts boycott
This one nearly slipped by me. It is a boycott of Pepsi and Pepsico products because of Pepsico's sponsorship of the homosexual lifestyle.
Hersheys sponsors gritty teen TV show
I will admit it; I don't watch network TV anymore. It has become too edgy or sleazy for my tastes. Plus, with a young adult in the house, I don't think we need to bring images into our home of lifestyle choices that we do not approve of but watch as being the norm. What we watch does influence what we think and how we act.
Little bit of "Christmas" in ads
I've noticed, have you? Kohl's Department Stores are using CHRISTMAS in their advertising!
The boycott is over, "McDonald's straightens up and fries right!"
I almost forgot about this: the McDonald's boycott ended about 2 weeks ago. Family Research Council reports:

