The world is a strange place.
People are stranger.
This is where Scarlett says what everyone else is thinking.
Politics
Travel
Everyday absurdity
Consumer warnings
Human rights
The things everyone else seems willing to ignore.
This is where Scarlett collects the stories, observations, questions, frustrations, travel lessons, and occasional moments of disbelief that make her stop and say:
“What in the FLIP??”
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When Did Flying Become an Obstacle Course?
After more than twenty trips to Europe, I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. A missing suitcase, canceled flights from extreme heat, outsourced baggage handling, and a day spent chasing one bag through Munich Airport made me realize the real story wasn’t my luggage—it was how much modern travel has changed.
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Three Supreme Court Justices Read the Constitution …
This isn’t just about birthright citizenship. It’s about whether constitutional rights mean what they say—or whether they can be rewritten whenever those in power decide they don’t like them.
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Ron DeSantis Had a Billion Dollars ….
Florida families are struggling with soaring insurance costs, housing prices, and hurricane recovery. Yet Governor Ron DeSantis found nearly $1 billion for immigration detention camps. Here’s what that money could have done for Floridians—and why Scarlett says the state’s priorities are upside down.
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Haiti Is Too Dangerous for Americans
The Supreme Court says Haiti is safe enough for deportation. The State Department says it’s too dangerous for Americans to visit. Scarlett takes a hard look at the Court’s TPS ruling, the powerful dissent, and the contradiction at the heart of the decision.
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You Can’t Afford a House
Congress agreed. Republicans and Democrats both voted yes. A housing bill that could help millions of Americans was ready to go—until it became a hostage in an unrelated political battle.