Not Before Coffee was created as a refuge for me to pen my thoughts and opinions on the all those topics my grandma told me to never discuss at the dinner table – or anywhere for that matter.

Things like politics, religion and life in general.

I’ve loved, been loved.

I’ve hurt and been hurt.

I believe it’s better to divorce then to stay in a miserable marriage. Been there a couple’a times. Not proud of the failed marriage – but I’m damn proud of myself for having the strength to get out.

I’ve broken the law sort of, and was arrested once.

I like to laugh, though I a good cry once in a while is quite soul cleansing.

I don’t think too much about myself and often think too much about others.

I sometimes worry just for the sake of worrying – it’s what I do best.

My faith is strong and always changing, but it is mine to nurture and develop – not yours.

I believe in right and wrong, but have lived enough to know there’s a whole lotta gray.

I believe my Bible when it says to find my own salvation.

I don’t believe in big fancy churches that require utilities for 7 days a week for a building that’s used only 2 days per week.

I believe animals are God’s creatures and should be cared for and respected.

I don’t believe I have to attend church every Sunday to be blessed by God.

I believe TRUE Christians can preach a better sermon with their lives then with their lips.

I know more *mean* Christians then I know *mean* sinners. Why is that?

I believe my Bible when it commands me to “judge not!” If a person is gay, that’s between them and their God and it’s NONE. OF. MY. Business!

I don’t believe the U.S. should force democracy down the throats of a country where over half their population doesn’t want us there.

I believe all Americans should have health care.

I believe Sarah Palin would be an awesome PTA President and I commend her on recognizing she doesn’t have the qualifications to hold a political office that effects the lives of so many people.

I think Mitt Romney is hawt!

I believe in free speech – but believe consideration should always be considered and enforced

I believe parents should teach their kids better manners

I believe paddling should be brought back to schools.

I believe parents should be parents and not their kids best friend

I think there’s far to much sex on television these days. GoDaddy disgusts me.

I think the hard working waitress deserves as much respect as Bill Gates or Donald Trump.

I believe prostitution and pot should be legalized and then taxed all to hell.

I multi-task well, but I’m very easily distracted.

I believe a woman should always look her best – even if she’s just wearing sweats and a t-shirt. A little makeup does a body good.

I am vain without fail, and yet I struggle with self-esteem.

I believe I’ll stop there! I’m sure there’s much more I can add – but I’ll save those beliefs for posting