Okay, so I guess you had to be there, but there has to be someone out there who finds this as funny as I do. Stephen and I were watching one of our favorite shows, Dirty Jobs, the other...
Well, I did climb back into the saddle and took my first, uneventful ride after 8 months of lay-up and healing. A few people have said to me "Why?" "Why do you do ride again?" This came to me over...
Rabbi Michael Lerner, co-chair of the Network of Spiritual Progressives and author of The Left Hand of God: Taking our Country Back from the Religious Right delivers the keynote address at the 2006 Conference on Spiritual Activism at All Souls'...
John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, addressing the Veterans For Peace National Convention, discusses the history and reasons we are at war in the Middle East, corporate globilization efforts in Central and South America, and successful...
the rustle of little footed pajamas, kids hyped up from pancakes and cookies, sweet songs flowing from little voices...today, the boys enjoyed pajama and pancake day at the mother's day out program that they attend. poor abe. i...
First, read Angela Tant's article. Then, read Bill's editorial. Now, you done? Here's my stuff: Rejecting FOIA - A look behind government’s closed doors Something must be done about the tendency for local governments around the state to ignore open records law. Disturbing...
Well, since we finally mailed out a few holiday cards I thought we would post photos of the print run using our Gocco. Amber also used the prints as tags and collaged with other interesting papers to make a...
Going back a few posts, I said I am looking forward to going back to Alabama again. But really? I am looking forward to going out of town and just getting away. Visiting family is nice, but someday (soon) I...
Damon was kind of surprised about the response of people who wanted us to share our homemade tortilla chips. And since I can't actually have you all over to enjoy some, here is the recipe that we used. It is...
In preparing for next week's guest, we are putting up several cartoons on the blog so you can get an idea of Bruce Plante's work. This cartoon deals with the issue of Hussein's execution and his past relationship with...
Watching the basketball game last night was a lot of fun. It was mainly fun because Auburn pulled it out at the end and beat the Vols! Damon was very excited and it has perked my excitement for the upcoming...
Ever had a flat? No, the English kind. My new apartment is also called a "room," because that's really what it is. You share a bathroom and kitchen with others in the complex, and it still costs a mint. The 175...
On the Move Again On February 1, 2007 the new Hamilton County Democratic Party, the party of opportunity, values, and common sense will have a meeting of its Executive Committee. It is time for our party to solidify our position...
It seems that my professors started classes two weeks ago and forgot to tell us. The phrase "hit the ground running" can't be emphasized enough this week. On the bright side, I absolutely love all of my classes. If I'm...
People have seen images of Jesus or Mary in everything from food to landscaping. The latest is a doggie door: http://www.wlbz2.com/news/watercooler/article.aspx?storyid=50085 My question is, when someone sees a discoloration or pattern that somewhat resembles a face, why do they assume it...
We drove behind this truck for a while over the weekend as we were headed to the mountains. There was nothing in the back of the truck that was recognizable as something -- it was some kind of twisted metal...
Gatornoisemaker Originally uploaded by josiahq. I come in to work this morning to find a new Coptix desktop has been distributed. This is all getting way out of hand. I'm all for "paying...
I'm sure you read yesterday about reporter Michael A. Weber, who's known locally as "the reporter banned by Ron Littlefield from covering City Hall," and his quite short tenure at Gannett outlet The Tennessean. Man, I was really starting...
Prayer for the Helpless Unborn
Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant...
He got close to a year of bonus time, and went out on his own terms. Not a bad exit. Just when you think there's nothing to write about, Nixon says, "I am not a crook." Jimmy Carter says, "I have...
Every early morning between 1 am and 3 am, my alarm goes off to wake me up. This is when I go out and make my daily early morning drive around the East Lake neighborhood. I've seen enough...
David Fowler's Pro-Family Agenda David Fowler is actively writing opinions on the Chattanoogan.com, the last being titled "The Prospect for Family-Friendly Legislation." David Fowler artfully hides behind two things-diplomacy and history. He is using his experience in the State...
David Fowler's Pro-Family Agenda David Fowler is actively writing opinions on the Chattanoogan.com, the last being titled "The Prospect for Family-Friendly Legislation." David Fowler artfully hides behind two things-diplomacy and history. He is using his experience in the State...
The Super Bowl is coming. I was reading a sports blog this morning that had some of the top superbowl halftimes... the best in my opinion is from the worst superbowl from a St. Louisan's perspective. I remember watching that...
My Sister is the root of all Dental mishaps. My crown came off Monday for the 4th time in as many months. My Sister has been present for each of these events. I must stay away from her.. and Swedish...
Today is Winnie the Pooh Day, the birthday of A. A. Milne Pooh's creator and author. Kiddley has a great list of things you can do to celebrate. I have a memory of my dad reading a Winnie the Pooh book...
On Tuesday January 23, 2007 Bruce Plante joins Free Speech America (7pm on http://www.freespeechamerica.us and WGOW 102.3) to discuss his work as an editorial cartoonist. This week we are posting various cartoons by Mr. Plante. Today's deals with...
The fun of this blog is that I can post whatever I want. If I am annoyed by some idiot, I can say so. If there is a political issue that I want to address, I can. ...
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