Yes, those Republican do-gooders in the Senate have never failed to vote themselves a raise, but they have once again decided that they are the only ones who have to contend with the rising cost of living. So, they killed...
Remember I joked about bon bons and soap operas? Well, I don't think I will ever get to that point where I will be addicted to Pine Valley again. There is a site with All My Children Spoilers and I...
We watched this in class this week and I thought it was clever. Definite doomsday scenario of the mainstream media, but just possible enough to be scary....
TGIF, that spells Friday (for most of the working people out there). I am so excited to be sitting on my butt and not doing much. Unlike last weekend where I overdid, this weekend I am going to take it...
My parents gave me the "365 Stupidest Things Ever Said" page-a-day calendar. Here are some gems so far: Ice Cream Flavors Available at Ice Cream City, Tokyo Raw Horseflesh Ice Cream Lettuce Potato Ice Cream Shark's Fin Noodle Ice Cream Goat Ice Cream Deep Sea...
Today is the 100th day of school for our daughter Katie. The teachers use the 100th day as a celebration because they have been learning to count to 100. They had to bring 100 snack items (Kate brought...
Chris Hedges, a Harvard Divinity grad who writes widely on political/religious issues, has a piece in Pop Matters about his book American Facists: The Christian Right and the War on America. The basic thesis is that the Christian Right,...
One of my favorite times of the day is checking on the girls one last time before I go to bed. I straighten their blankets and kiss them on the cheek and talk to them even though they are sleeping....
The Democratic Party held its primary election to nominate a candidate for the state Senate in District 30, which had been represented by Congressman Steve Cohen. The partisans overwhelmingly backed state House member Beverly Marrero (89th District), and that move pretty...
I am lucky to be alive. More than once, I've stepped into the road while looking to my left, only to have a truck or something barreling toward me from the right. They drive on the wrong side of the road here. Or,...
For the second time this week, Chattanooga is featured on a national news website. Wonder if we could drum up some good news for them to use. Foxnews: 6 H.S. Girls Charged In Murder Plot CNN: 6 H.S. Girls Charged In Murder Plot Couldn't...
Copies Are Available In NTSC and PAL Format. To Request A Copy Email Me: andy@widows.org. In The Subject Line Put: HKM Center DVD. Please include your address. Widow's Singing at Dedication Joshua...
THE ABSOLUTE BEST-EVER RESPONSE TO A 'DEAR JOHN' LETTER The Break Up Letter A Marine stationed in Afghanistan recently received a "Dear John" letter from his girlfriend back home. It read as follows: Dear Ricky, I can no longer continue our relationship. The distance...
So I filed my taxes this week. Let me just say, we need to get rid of the IRS. Like, big time. Here's why... I make virtually twice as much money as I did this time a year ago. Because...
I'm not sure how many shorebirds I have left, but I've been avoiding the gulls/terns because it can be such a struggle to ID them. In fact, I was flipping through my Sibley Guide this morning and happened upon this...
For a few months now, at least since late November, I have not been able to sleep past 4 AM and I don't know why. If I go to bed between 10:30 and 12:30 pm I will wake up usually right...
Abbé Pierre: The Destitutes’ Advocate The death of Abbé Pierre will probably be his final contribution to the cause of the poor and the homeless for whom he dedicated most of his life as his demise may probably spur the French...
I think I am supposed to have something insightful to say today. I think I am supposed to be all retrospective about my 8 1/2 years at Chattanooga's second largest employer. I think I am suppose to be a little down...
For every ten extremely flattering articles we get in the press campaign for this record, it's okay if we get one confusing or even bad piece of press. This is a funny one from Mammoth Press. I know I should...
On Thursday, I had the unique opportunity to volunteer some time at a low-income housing development near where I work. I had visited a couple of times before, but this was the first time I really felt like I'd...
OK, the first one is a good yikes, but the second one is a scared yikes!: yikes #1: Nancy Pelosi ROCKS. MY. WORLD. Markos reports the following, then read on because I have more and it's good:In an interview, Pelosi also said...
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