Susan and I visited a friend with dogs today. Two of them actually, and thinking about relationships of pet and owner vs. God and his creation. Obvious things like I don't create dogs and I can't...
So. I got a grade of 3.06 on my Parenting article. Thats out of 5 total points, not a big deal for the semester, but basically a 61 out of 100 for the assignment. For all me...
William Cotton's guilty verdict on two of three counts means that the County Commission will need to name his replacement. Soon after Commissioner Cotton was indicted, several of his colleagues indicated support for Warren Mackey in the event of a conviction....
If you know anything about Global warming,ignore my Screaming Alarm. I get scared , and feel compelled to tell everyone. The ice is melting. Do you remember the climate scientist who just last week was fired and gagged for all intents...
it’s a mistake I sometimes make; Today began with rather a melancholy sort of morning. The late night hours brought a scattering of very cold snow; the temperature hovered around the middle teens with a brisk breeze bringing that cold...
I posted one of these link dumps some time back, but there's the complete set so far: dump 1, dump 2, dump 3, and dump 4 -- plus bonus 1 and bonus 2, and finally Classic 80s video games...
Only one Cotton juror stayed in the Federal Building to talk with reporters: Dustin Donahue, the foreman. He said he knew from the start of deliberations that the verdict would take time. "There was just so much to sift through," he...
Being found guilty on Federal bribery charges did not make William Cotton any more eager to speak with the media. His usually ebulent attorney, Hank Hill, was also quiet tonight, although not without his trusty smirk. "Obviously, we're disappointed," Hill...
The first trial in the Tennessee Waltz scandal ended tonight, but only barely. Judge Allan Edgar sent the jury a note at 6 p.m. calling a recess for the weekend and asking them to reconvine on Monday. The jury responded...
Cub Scout s, these webelos rule, my guys have been working hard and it pays off for them. I am way proud of these boys! Arrow of Light recipients. Way to go guys. On To Boy Scouts! HO!! ...
Four Jobs I Have Had: (I've had many but here are four in no particular order) 1. Nanny (for three different families altogether and the last time for seven years with the same family as a live-in nanny) 2. camp counselor at a...
Well, we finally heard back from the builder's agent. The builder is out of town until Monday, but everything seems to still be on track. Since our offer on the new house is contingent on the closing of our old...
I've finally found the t-shirt I want. It's 100% cotton, but it's only 4.5 ounce, so it's got the heft of a blend. They'll be printed next week. If you've e-mailed me about a shirt, I'll be sending out a...
There is something encouraging, it must be said, about any jury willing to tenaciously examine evidence. In that sense, every additional hour that passes in the William Cotton deliberations is a tiny validation of American criminal justice. But try telling that...
Today I stumbled upon the Team Miles blogsite. It's a site written by 2 of my friends, Matt and Jamie Miles. They live in Cleveland. Oh, and check out this picture I snagged from their Flickr page. This guy is the other half...
The jury began deliberating this morning at 10:32 am to work on reaching a verdict on the third charge against Mr. Cotton. As of five or ten minutes ago I received word that the jury sent a note to...
Please read or listen to the following message (one minute and 28 seconds): To listen click Podcast February 18, 2006. To read click PDF version of Podcast. Reference: Times Free Press, Feb. 18, 2006 ...
The United States spends far more on health care than any other country in the world, but ranks only 37th in the overall quality of health care it provides, according to the World Health Organization. The U.S. is the only...
The Tennessee Waltz Jury continues to review the case of William Cotton today. The Jury reached verdicts on two counts but were "apparently deadlocked" on the third count. They will return this morning at 10 a.m. to continue...
Our English classes at the university are about to get started and we're getting back into the groove of constantly having our house full of people. All of you back home in the US are a vital part of our...
Rejection hurts. I know that and you know that, but I feel like I've got to get it out. And I know that I pride myself on not making entries that are "emo" or drama-related entries here, and...
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