Brenda and I had a lovely Sunday drive north and west toward our mountains this afternoon. We take a picnic and find a park with a view and enjoy our lunch in the car.
First outing we have had since we returned from our long drive to Michigan and back! NC still has some interesting, thriving, small towns.
Note to listener- when you dropped off that lovely box of goodies you forgot your freezer pak - we'll have to get together soon and I will get it back to you. thank you again - everything was sooo good. xoxoxo
Yes, a beautiful and gracious witch. A smile here.
Today, maybe rain, maybe snow. We plan to go to the movies to see Gravity. It's a story about being lost in space, untethered from the space ship. Should be interesting since they tried to film to the whole movie to mimic anti gravity. It's been years, I think, since we've seen good science fiction. I remember the interesting books in science fiction in the 60s, 70,s and 80s. Now I think we're living some of it. Makes 1984 seem old fashioned with our cyber connections.
Off and back from the RA doc--good to go for another three months. She had a new resident MD with her--wanted her to flex my crunchy knee. Over the years I seem to have been one of the patients my own docs want the new ones to see. I try to get in a few words about how difficult it was for RA doctors and patients before 2000. Not sure how well the history of the practice is covered in their education. My job to fill them in:)
Hope everyone is having a good day. Puddle still having phone problems?
Because we can never predict the weather in Colorado and the organizations who do can't either, we didn't see the movie Gravity. Instead we went early to Estes and grocery shopping and home.
More cold, cloud, and drizzle today. Yesterday we were in a cloud all day. As beautiful as clouds are, they are much less beautiful when you are in them. Everything grayish, droopy, foggy.
About politics, so much tempest in teapots. It must be because we don't have wars going on. I wish politicians would get over themselves and do their jobs. Lindsy Graham's threat to hold up all appointments of the Obama Administration is irresponsible, reckless, and immature. He should be voted out of office and/or recalled. Ick.
Thanks for the Colorado Report, Pat and for the description of being in a cloud.
Republicans at this point seem to want to do anything to thwart Mr. Obama on any point, even if it means crashing our country to bits. Hard to understand that mind set--except for pure racial hatred.
I am always amazed with what grace our President operates under this.
Jo, I don't need that freezer pack back, but let's get together anyway. ;-)
puddle, so glad you manage a wee post anyway! If you can ever email and want me to post something for you, you know I will (both here and at HEP as desired).
Has anyone seen the movie Captain Phillips yet? Richard Phillips lives 4 miles from me, and about 2 miles from the Library where I work. We hope to see it this week. We remember being on tenterhooks while he was being held hostage by the Somali pirates and that we were having Easter Sunday dinner with our family when our youngest's cell phone sent him the news alert that Richard had been rescued! I cried for joy!
quick drop in to tell you all that Krista is HOME!!! she's tired but doing great, we're all thrilled! thank you all again for your love and prayers! whew.
Wonderful news, Jo. Thanks for keeping us posted. Barb would indeed have made a fantastic addition to Pollyanna's tea party.
I think we are having some of the same warm trend here--at least for this week. Low 50's at night, mid 60's and mostly sunny during the day. I am taking advantage and doing some errands right here on Elm street. Went up a block and a half and ordered new glasses. Have had the prescription since last spring--time to do the deed. Lovely walking weather.
Happy Halloween,everyone! Two photos of great grands on our family site--the 31/2 month old great grandson --Elijah Gary Studt has a huge smile and a new first Halloween t-shirt. Four year old Castalia Marie Williams is prancing in a Cat in the Hat costume. Cuties both.
Still having lovely 60 degree weather here. Huge homecoming week-ends for two of the universities in town. Always fun to see and hear the students, their very good bands and all else that comes with.
Absolutely catches the spirit of the deer hunters I knew when I lived in Michigan. Now, the deer are so numerous it Is hard to keep them out of the yard! Thanks, Phil (andPuddle?)
Absolutely catches the spirit of the deer hunters I knew when I lived in Michigan. Now, the deer are so numerous it Is hard to keep them out of the yard! Thanks, Phil (andPuddle?)
That IS lucky, Puddle. I hit one once in Michigan after dark not far from home. It was a frightening and sad experience. In the country, but near a house. Pre-cell phone days-- go to the nearest house, call the county sheriffs office, wait for them to arrive and find the deer, report or advise on the car, Keeping whatever young 'un I had with me calm, see the deer which was injured an had to be put down.
Now, my son who lives in the country in Michigan is absolutely firm with visitors, female relatives, and young people. DO NOT drive after dark on certain roads--giving what he considers the safest route. He and his three drivers put a good many miles on the trucks year round in his business--so folks pay attention!
I love Phil's poetry. It's real and somehow more than that too, an atmosphere that becomes mythical. Thanks to Phil and you, Puddle, for publishing it.
Cold but mostly sunny today. We have pocket gophers who eat the roots of my aspen, apricot, crab apple, and cherry trees. GRRR. My efforts to discourage them are to flood their tunnels, watering the heaps of dirt back into the ground.
In other parts of the meadow, where there aren't my prayed-up trees, I let them tunnel all they want. I've read that their contribution is to aerate the clayey soil. OK.
So far, the rascals have eaten two large aspens, an apricot, two crab apples, a maple, and several blue spruce.
It's good to be home, but interestingly, I wasn't afraid or worried much during and after the evacuation. Now at home, I have nightmares. We humans are so interesting.
Laffing here. . . . My great desire to see a wooly worm with wide black bands and a tiny rust one has been met and raised. Found the first and only totally black wooly worm in my more than nineteen years here.
Door open all day, no heat and inside temps hovering around 70º all day, inside.
Plan A was to clean house super good and have some rest today. Ah, but the day's warmth was record-matching (71F in Burlington!), so I went with Plan B...which was to clean house a lot, then spend two hours pruning the bushes (Silky Dogwoods, Red-Twigged Dogwoods, Sand Cherries, Lilacs, a Forsythia and the base of an Ash Tree) and putting the gardens to bed. All is now ready for Winter except that I just couldn't cut the last two garden flowers. Canyoubelieve I still have Wand Flower in blossom and one last BlueBell about to open? These are Rene's BlueBells, and they've never stayed in continuous blossom this long! I think the Wand Flower affords just the right amount of shade. I also ran errands (6 stops including groceries), then came home and made homemade soup and salad and mac & cheese, all for tomorrow. GRANDSON is coming tomorrow with his parents!!! VT*GRAND is coming too! :-D Then on Sunday, after VT*Grand goes home, we are meeting Root*Center*Son for dinner out and then to see the movie Captain Phillips! It's all the buzz here, since he's a local!
Did you know that the Isabella Tiger Moth caterpillar, aka Woolly Bear or Wooly Worm, has 13 segments corresponding to the 13 weeks of Winter? Hence the legend. Black segments refer to rough Winter weather, brown segments mild. So wouldn't you think the black would be in the middle and the brown at the ends?! :-) Sure hope your Wooly doesn't portend a completely rough Winter for you, puddle!
Only thirteen weeks of winter? I could have sworn that in southern Michigan it lasted at least 5 or 6 months:) I am sure I just remember it that way because I could never feel really warm and comfortable at the same time--even as a child. It was much nicer to be in the house with a book!
Sunny, blue sky day here in GSO for our two university homecomings nd their many activities.
Yes, Shirlee, I felt the same way about winter. In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, it seemed to begin on Labor Day and end on June 15th when the beach opened.
Maybe those long winters are what made us librarians!
Colorado is more tolerable because of the sun. We get so much sunshine that if we have clouds for a couple of days we get cranky.
Still, I don't like being cold. I also don't like baking heat, so Colorado feels about right for me.
Once again, I'm alone, lol! I learned from a deep WV boy about the wooly worm. And *he* told me that black was mild, and rust was cold. And with that guide, MY wooly worms have been fairly accurate (but always missing the January thaws). So I'll continue to be heart glad for the first all black one I've ever seen. :)
More likely one for WV and one for everyone else. We is a cussed bunch. Only group of peeps in the US to ever change their state affiliation because they didn't like which side they wuz on during the one they wuz fighting, lol! (I adore that fact about West Virginians!)
It is fascinating--and almost hilarious. So were the first European settlers there mostly of that stubborn rebellious mix of Irish and/or Scotch-Irish folk?
When VT*Grand woke me, I should have looked at my alarm clock first. I looked at my iPhone, which auto-changed device read 6:20. Egads. What warped mind thought up changing the clocks twice a year? Oh, right, this was for the war effort during WWI. The war isn't over yet...?
Yes--crazy isn't ? Several,farmers in my family, some complained, others just ignored it and they and their cattle went on in 'real time.' The only specific hours that were important were the early morning radio market prices and the noon dinner bell.
Read a suggestion on weather.com this week--if we divided the country into just two time zones we could solve the problem--whatever it is.
We went to see the movie "Captain Phillips" tonight. As we live about 4 miles from his house, we felt the tension while he was held hostage by Somali Pirates in April of 2009, and were eating Easter Dinner together when our son's cell phone went off with a news alert telling us that Richard Phillips had been rescued. Having read Phillips' book, I have to say I was disappointed in the movie. The book includes backstory and alternates between Captain Phillips' situation and that of his family here in Vermont. The movie stays with the Captain and the only time we see his wife Andrea is at the start of the movie. That felt so strange since we were mainly aware of the Vermont end of things during the actual event. But the movie was well acted, I'll say that. If you haven't read the book and go to see the movie, do yourself a favour and read the book too.
Bill says the scariest part of the nail-biter film is that the alleged scenes of Vermont show our Interstate as four lanes each side, with billboards. (It's two per side and no billboards whatsoever.) While driving from "Underhill" to the airport in South Burlington, they allegedly drive past the "Waterbury/Montpelier" exit (which is actually two different exits, a good half hour in the wrong direction). And it was a bit of a shock to see that I-89 now has 30+ exits. LOL! In reality, Exit 1 is near Hanover NH and Exit 22 is just before the Canadian border! Ah, Hollywood.
Crazy day here. Woke up with swollen eyelid, cleaned house, zoomed to pick up VT*Grand and take her to Acting class then to her Mom, but found out enroute that her mother was in a car accident. Thankfully she wasn't injured!! But her car wasn't drivable and her back up car is out of inspection.
Slow rocking gait, not quite a gallop your horse could go for miles that way pardner. Man, horse, special bond Reunited 35 years since gone you heard the Big Ranch needs a hand.
But I'm going to miss you now. Choring for me when my son was born, you were, and trusting me with that green broke fool of a colt Festus on a drive turned stampede you laughed as hard as the ground I lit on. Born the wrong century, we were.
So the campfire turns to embers stars to dreams of horses, cowboys, stars heaven bound. I'm hearing hoofbeats, you're heading out and I'm not ready, not yet but til the sweet bye and bye Adios Amigo, Adios. I see you got that good mount again.
I am always amazed at Phil's poetry--so many images to ponder, visualize and relate to. Thank you Phil..and Puddle. Mighty glad your repairman gave you back to us!
Getting ready to go to the Storm Mountain Taco Tuesday. Bright day, but cold.
Nice, Phil. I can hear the singing, the sound of the hooves, can picture Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Rex Allen, the Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy along with you.
I think our generation loved the cowboys and Indians movies; in fact, I think that was an underlying motive for moving West.
Greensboro has a new mayor! A woman who seems to be able to see the big picture as well as the details to make things work. She won over the incumbent--an old boy developer type by 20 percent . She is a Democrat, And he a Republican although municipal elections here are non-partisan. I am also happy to report that the challenger for my precinct was soundly defeated. Poking around Google enough he seemed like a wanna-be tea partier. Gotta nip 'em in the bud! Google is wonderful for gathering details!
Heh. McAwful is now gov of Virginia. Cooch is in the toilet. I believe this is progress, though I certainly would have liked another Dem. . . . But Cooch would have been an outright disaster, so. . . .
I guess this forms a vanguard for Hill. Problem is, I think, that Hill is never gonna be prez. If we run her, we'll lose. And if we lose, the ACA loses, too. Ack.
Trip to town yesterday--the soprano maples naked, replaced by the contralto of the oaks. The stars of the day were the sycamores, leafless (and whose leaves are never interesting, spring/summer/fall) but whose glorious bark was shining white in the late afternoon sun. Glowing like candles. They definitely are their best in winter.
Good to see you, Puddle. What a wonderful description of "your" trees.
Off to bed, my bloggie friends. Been a long day after too short a night - election night parties, showing the eboard flag along with the Chair at the newest parts of our district. Our winners were most appreciative and will get a glorious welcome ant the next general meeting (hopefully assuring that we will have some more able bodies to help out in the district).
Hill has a bitter aftertaste that no one wishes to acknowledge. Aside from which, she runs lousy campaigns. I think she doesn't enjoy politics (Obama does), and doesn't know it. She enjoys power, not the getting of it. Thing is that we (dems) want very badly to run a woman, and win with a woman and she *seems* like she should be the one.
Thanks--now I do remember some of her reactions during the 2008 campaign. Not in control of her re-actions or emotions. In that case how would she make it through a presidential term? Thanks for the reminder.
I would like to see Elizabeth Warren go for it--but likely she does not feel ready. Or maybe even want it.
I also have mixed feelings about Hillary, though I think she's a power house, made of steel, and I think she was superlative as Sec. of State. I don't know that there will ever be unmixed feelings about her: we know her too well, but she is brilliant, strong, dedicated, and represents women as powerful and essential to our democracy.
Here's a YouTube video of our flood situation.
Here's a YouTube slide show about our flood. It shows our evacuation from Storm Mountain. David and I are in the picture at the 4:25 minute slot and at the 4:30 to 4:34 slot. There's music to it also.
Pat
On 11/7/2013 5:24 AM, Teri and Tammy wrote: > > This is a link to a slide show that I made of the aftermath of the flood. > > Teri > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGNRr1E4xvM&feature=youtu.be
Pat the video is stunning. They did a wonderful job of putting it together. I will share no fb withsome other friends who live in COlorado in case they haven't seen it yet. <3
as for Hillary I have mixed feelings but I think puddle has it right, she could be a good POTUS but it may be hell trying to win the election. she was given pretty much a pass by her opponents in the primary, that won't happen this time.
meaning that IF she wins the primary that won't happen in the general election. if she runs I think she'll be pretty much left alone by the dems, the taebaggers will be out for blood and the smart ones in the repub party will not stand in their way.
Just back from a trip to Longmont with Hwy 36 newly reopened. Still, it was a 2 hour trip each way when ordinarily it's about 45 minutes.
I was thinking of Hillary on the way and how she has worked for the empowerment of women her whole life. When Bill was so irresponsible and awful, she could have been very angry and used her outrage in a public forum. She didn't, and I will admire her for that forever.
I just don't know what will happen, but I'm sure that if she chooses to run for President, it won't be easy.
Jo, there are places where the whole face of the mountain has come down. Some of the mountains, however, are known as exfoliated mountains, with very little vegetation,almost total stone.
It's amazing how well and quickly the repairs are coming. The Vermont team were advisers to our governor. Engineers and construction workers have worked 24/7 now for almost six weeks. We should have our highway 34 usable by Dec. 1st.
Well, I learned today that I was not selected to fill the vacant Justice of the Peace position. I actually feel a little more relieved than disappointed.
Jo, did you see the article about yesterday's police situation in Burlington? A man with mental health issues was acting erratically and somewhat destructively, so his parents called the police. When they got there he had a shovel which he wouldn't put down, so they shot him, and he died. My son is the second witness in the article...
You may recall that my son and his wife moved out of downtown Burlington this Summer because there had been some shootings near their apartment. This happened a few houses away from their new place!
I feel so badly for the parents of the man who was killed, who surely did not envision this outcome.
yes listener I heard about it as it was happening. how did you learn that he has mental health issues? there was no note of that in any of the press that I have followed. they did say that he had a record of attacking police before and I think also destruction of property but that is about all I have heard about him, other than he usually kept to himself. I'm glad that the state police and Burlington police are investigating. so sad for his parents and loved ones.
Pat I agree, Hillary has been advocating for women around the world for a long time. I can't help but think that will be her role going forward, I don't think she really wants the job of POTUS, she knows as well as anyone that you really have to want it if you're going to put yourself out there. nope, this would not be like the primary, the lies and attacks would be brutal.
Burlington shooting--why don't police officers aim for a leg to bring the suspect down instead of a fatal shot? Too many of these kind of killings by police officers around the country. Just my two cents.
Lovely blue sky, but cooler day here in GSO. Congratulating myself for going over and disposing of old paperwork cluttering up my desk--I tend to be a paper pack rat.
thanks for the link listener. I am sorry he was shot but will say that I will withhold judgement until the investigations are released. his history tells quite a story, it sounds like he was dangerous in the past, I wonder if this is a situation where he was off his meds.
clip... Schirling said Brunette and his family are longtime Burlington residents. He said city police had no recent contact with Brunette.
Court records uncovered by the Burlington Free Press show a history of arrests that involved mental-health issues more than 10 years ago.
Court records show Burlington police arrested Brunette in 2001 on charges of making six homemade bombs at his residence. The documents also reveal Brunette was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated assault on police, resisting arrest and attempted simple assault in 2003.
The 2003 case is similar to Wednesday’s shooting, except that Brunette had a baseball bat and was swinging it at two officers, according to a Burlington police affidavit.
“At one point, the defendant stated ‘shoot me’ and on a separate occasion he stated ‘I will shoot you,” Officer Matthew Sullivan wrote in a sworn affidavit in 2003.
Pepper spray had little to no effect on Brunette, Sullivan added.
In all the cases, the charges were dismissed, and Brunette was referred for mental-health treatment, the records show.
Colchester lawyer Ted Kenney, who defended Brunette on the 2001 pipe-bomb case, said he was sorry to hear about the fatal shooting.
“That’s too bad. We tried to help him with his issues,” Kenney said Thursday.
Free Press news reports indicate Brunette was arrested in March 2001 and faced a felony charge after police found six homemade bombs in his Randy Lane home. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered to have a psychiatric evaluation.
Brunette’s wife reported the bombs to police and said her husband believed that the water supply was drugged and that he was on a mission from God. She also told police that he kept loaded guns in the house. Police evacuated nearby residents during the investigation.
YAY for kiddles coming, Puddle. and congrats on the paper clean up, Shirlee. I have to admit to doing the same paper hoarding thing But I'm a piker compared to Burt! whoooeeeee does he have stuff.
In reading the article, it almost looks like suicide by cop. fortunately, Brunette didn't kill anyone.
Have a grand day everyone. It looks to be glorious here. 65* at 9 in the morning and sun shining. Have to get out there andfeed those birds.
Bless the Helper Kiddles!!! Everyone of them. Feels like a good day to get wrapped up for winter. Another race going on just outside my building. A Zombie Run--some runners, some Zombies. With good times and music down at the corner park, pub, old time Greensboro hang out place. There was a Potters of the Piedmont exhibit a block or so further south. Brenda and I had planned to take a look--but I turned up with a full blown, runny nose cold this morning so opted to stay home and warm. Love to all.
Published on Saturday, November 9, 2013 by Common Dreams The Dynastic Hillary Bandwagon: Bad for America by Ralph Nader
(Cliff Owen/AP Photo) The Hillary Clinton for President in 2016 bandwagon has started very early and with a purpose. The idea is to get large numbers of endorsers, so that no Democratic Primary competitors dare make a move. These supporters include Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), financier George Soros and Ready for Hillary, a super PAC mobilizing with great specificity (already in Iowa).
Given this early bird launch, it is important to raise the pressing question:
Does the future of our country benefit from Hillary, another Clinton, another politician almost indistinguishable from Barack Obama’s militaristic, corporatist policies garnished by big money donors from Wall Street and other plutocratic canyons?
There is no doubt the Clintons are syrupy political charmers, beguiling many naïve Democrats who have long been vulnerable to a practiced set of comforting words or phrases camouflaging contrary deeds.
Everybody knows that Hillary is for women, children and education. She says so every day. But Democrats and others can’t get the Clintons even to support a $10.50 federal minimum wage that would almost equal the 1968 minimum wage, inflation-adjusted, and would raise the wages of 30 million workers mired in the gap between the present minimum wage of $7.25 and $10.50 an hour. It just so happens that almost two-thirds of these Americans are women, many of them single moms struggling to support their impoverished children. Nearly a million of these workers labor for Walmart, on whose Board of Directors Hillary Clinton once sat. Words hide the deeds.
As a Senator on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hillary had to start proving that women, just like the macho men, can be belligerent and never see a weapons system and its use that they didn’t like. Never did she demonstrate any ongoing interest in debloating the massive, wasteful, duplicative military budget so as to free up big monies for domestic public works programs or other necessities.
As Senator she also admitted that she didn’t have time to read a critical National Intelligence Estimate Report, which had caveats that might have dissuaded her from voting with George W. Bush to invade Iraq in 2003. War-mongering and wars of Empire never bothered her then or now. Just a few weeks ago, she was photographed giving the recidivist war criminal, Republican Henry Kissinger, a big, smiling hug at a public event. It’s all part of the bi-partisan image she is cultivating under the opportunistic banner of “cooperation.” (For more information, read the New York Times’ Collateral Damage and Nixon and Kissinger’s Forgotten Shame, or Seymour Hersh’s The Price of Power: Kissinger in the Nixon White House.)
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Warren is a hawk, so she states. We need peace, not more war and death. Let her run the economy with Krugman.
Ralph Nader is the politician who gave us George W. Bush for President, an era of deception, malice, and war.
The politics of denigration: demean, belittle, reduce any achievements to disparaging characterizations of people.
An interesting article in Oct. 28th issue of Time Magazine on the 20 women in the Senate, who according to the article are the ones responsible for averting the shutdown of government and for passing "the vast majority of legislation this year, whether it be the budget, the transportation bill, the farm bill, the Water Resources Development Act or the Violence Against Women Act. They have driven the debate on everything from derivatives reform to sexual assault in the military. Perhaps most important, they are showing how to make things happen." p. 27 "The Last Politicians"
And, a wonderful example of our extraordinary President. He invited the Senate women to the White House for dinner.
"California Senator Barbara Boxer remarked that 100 years ago they'd have been meeting outside the white House to demand the right to vote. ("A hundred year ago, I'd have been serving you," Obama replied.) p. 27
A last thought: Obama has ended the war in Iraq, negotiated withdrawal from Afghanistan, avoided war with Libya, Syria, and Iran. I have a feeling he will be known for his ability to bring an end to wars and a beginning to peace.
What a beautiful day yesterday, warm, sunny, quiet. So many who have returned have remarked on how quiet it is. Yes, probably most of us live here for nature, for the quiet, for privacy and participation in community occasionally.
It occurred to me that President Obama did invite the Republican members of the House to the White House during the shutdown crisis. Only a few accepted. I recall that John Boehner said that more could be accomplished with fewer members. I think there were something like 8 or so who accepted. Disgraceful! If I'm incorrect,let me know.
Another nice day. We're going to hike along Highway 43 that has been so damaged and take some photos.
Puddle, how nice to have loving kids. We felt the blessing of that staying with our son and his wife for five weeks. We got to know each other better, recognizing how individual we all are, and it was harmonious,supportive. and affirming. There are blessings in our families despite what the media portrays.
* ripe banana * 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (raw cacao is much more of a superfood) * A tiny splash of liquid (almond milk, coconut milk, water) *A splash of real vanilla (generous if you like vanilla taste) * A generous sprinkling of cinnamon
Put all of the ingredients into a blender. Keep the liquid to a minimum so it won’t be too runny. Blend until smooth (or if you’re adding walnuts, you can keep them as chunky as you like). Serve in a parfait cup to complete the dessert experience. Delight in the simplicity and deliciousness of this treat.
If you want more of an ice-cream temperature and consistency, put it in the freezer for 20 minutes or so.
Last night on PBS, the first part of a documentary on JFK. It began at 9 Eastern, and Mountain time was 8 PM.
It was well done. Tonight the second part. It brought back the poignancy of a young president with his main focus on foreign policy. His energy, intelligence, charisma still so evident. I remember hearing him announce the Peace Corps on the Student Union steps at the University of Michigan. It was broadcast across campus. I was in my dorm room at Mosher-Jordan Hall. I would have loved to join the Peace Corps, but I had student loans to pay off and a sister who was just starting at Michigan.
Our craziness about guns, why haven't we learned? JFK, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King,an attempt on Reagan, and almost every day, we hear of another atrocity.
We received a solicitation for funds for the policemen's union, and I said no. When we have a sheriff who refuses to enforce the gun laws, though I appreciate the protections of the police, I won't support law officials who don't enforce the laws.
Pat, I appreciate your thoughtful posts. I'm sorry I missed the first part of the JFK documentary. What point in his history did Part 1 end at? I'll watch for it online.
We have an inch of snow in Deanland this morning, with more flakes drifting down.
The documentary ended with his being elected president. Tonight's ought to be dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis and other events.
From the first part, I hadn't realized how affected by pain and debilitation he was even from childhood with Addison's disease, an endocrine deficiency. His energy, competitiveness, and independent intellect were all amazing qualities he had, and in his speeches and activities, he gave no indication of pain.
Another insight: there was a photo of Jackie after their first year of marriage. The comment was she realized they had no home life whatsoever, that he was devoted to politics. In many ways, that generation with the strict roles for men and women was a hard thing to endure. I think we've come a long way since then.
I enjoy your posts too, Listener, feel like we are lifelong friends.
Into the new world--new glasses with progressive lenses to replace my trifocals. Had to update my lens strength anyway. Glad my daughter in Cinci told me about some adjustment time with her progressives.
Thank you to President Obama and all Congress members who voted for our ACA!! All of my generic medicines have decreased in price. However, because of RA I am on Humira-- one of the new "biologic" class of drugs. They have been priced at about $2,000 for a months supply of injections. I have been very lucky because good Michigan State University keeps retirees on their excellent health care plan. So my cost for a three month supply has been $200. Some months ago my RA doc doubled my dosage-- flare ups. That has worked, but the first time I re- ordered I got the double supply for the same $200. Caremark said they would cover it. The new order which arrived today is for one month only but will be $50.00. Looks like I now save $50.00 on a three month supply.
Checking the ACA their is one section specifically addressing the problem of a pathway to generics for these drugs--most of the patents are up by 2016. Which should make them even less costly!
Sorry for the long comment, but we need to get the good word out!
We watched the second half tonight. Very well done and not sensationalist. I too was surpassed by how much pain he was in for so long. Too bad they didn't know about the corticosteroids that could have helped him!
A local baby weighing 8 pounds, was born at 9:10am on 11/12/13. :-) Kassandra Lois Mayhue
So glad to be able to come here and see so many kind and loving souls.
May you all have a glorious day! Yesterday it was about 60 and sunny. I didn't even bother with my jacket when I went out to the grocery store at lunch. Hoping you all have sunny days! Hugs all around
While walking with her Daddy to gymnastics class this morning, our 4 year old granddaughter became outraged by the trash along the side of the road. "It's like people think the whole entire world is a trash bag! Trash bags go in the kitchen!" Daddy adds: "Apparently we are picking up trash on the way home today…"
So I guess that constitutes a Proud Mom Alert too! :-)
Kiddle left Monday, just before dark. Huge amount of work done, and the sorcerer's apprentice totally exhausted. Yesterday truly bleak and wintery, bitter wind, but no actual snow.
I asked my son, who is a PhD wildlife biologist, if anyone is testing the waters of the Pacific. Here was his response: "I know that testing in AK, HI, and CA showed no significant levels of radiation. Radiation levels are significantly elevated in the water about 20 miles out from the site of the reactor, but mostly diluted beyond that point." Of course, that doesn't speak to the concern raised in the article about products being exported from Japan to the USA. And it might relate to the concern raised about acceptable levels. There's nothing wrong with reading labels and being careful!
WOW! my cup runneth over! Another treasure - It probably won't format correctly. Don't know how to do a soft return on this blog:
Saturday, July 05, 2008
The Independence Day Massacre: or The Day They Killed the Blog
It was a wordacide: they grabbed our conversations, tossed them aside dumped them into what they called a water cooler, but we knew it was a trick, a fooler, because they deleted everything we said all day.
It was a communityacide. They decided they had to get rid of us, and the way to do it with the least amount of fuss was by saying they would make the blog more efficient, would bring in new members, dispose of the deficient
in their ability to stay on topic. "Didn't matter," they said, "how few the posters, it was the substance of the writing," so said the hosters, Danny in his sincerity, which somehow never brought clarity and Pompous Charles with his scolding.
So, after five years of knowing each other, being inspired, warmed, informed, and sometimes heated, the feeling is that we've been cheated, our membership irrelevant, our wills ignored, the community we made insulted and deplored.
It all happened on July the Fourth the day we celebrate the Declaration of our rights and liberties, our solidarity, yet on Democracy for America, our beloved blog, the functionaries disposed of us, killed off our community.
~~ Pat Maslowski AKA Pat in Colorado Posted by puddle at 7/05/2008
Oh, Phil--how you give us the inner life of an event is wonderful. I was still living in a little shrimping village on the largest bay off the Gulf. There was such a sense of despair up and down the coast although we were not Immediately impacted. The words were " they have spoiled it"-- meaning the magic is gone and we can only grieve for our sickened love.
Thank you, Barb for these. I had forgotten it was the 4th of July when they pulled the plug on our blog.
Yesterday an overly busy day. I'll have to characterize this year and the Year of the Leaks.
It started with a leak from the bathtub coming through our basement vent. Then there was the toilet leak. Then the outside faucet leak. Yesterday, hearing a tap tap tapping in the basement workroom, yes, another leak, from the faucet upstairs under the sink.
We are so fortunate, we have a neighbor who is a plumber, and calling at 8 AM, he said he'd come by and fix it, and he did. We'll need a new faucet for the sink, but the leak is stopped.
Some years we have the Year of Broken Things. Some years, the year of Profuse Wildflowers. This year, with the flood and our plumbing, definitely The Year of Leaks.
Thank you, Barb for posting the poem. Wow, I had totally forgotten I wrote it. What passions that blog generated, what ongoing vigilance! In fact, if there's a playwright among us, how about a musical called Blogging with Howard?
Anyway, another beautiful day here.
On the political front, I want to say to NPR, enough already, the Affordable Health Care Act addresses egregious malpractices by the insurance industry. Give it a chance. We don't need the ongoing gloom, doom, and recrimination. In fact, I think I'll write NPR.
Again this morning we listened to the ongoing criticism of the Affordable Health Care Act. We seem to have forgotten that the egregious practices of the insurance industry and the high cost of health care were the reasons for legislation. When the major cause of bankruptcy is health costs, when the insurance industry's malfeasance from dropping clients, to refusing to pay, to being complicit in people's suffering and even death, this was an attempt to fix the problem; yet, the doom, the recrimination continues day after day. How about "Let's fix it." instead of blaming the people who tried to fix it. it's the insurance companies, not the administration, not the legislation. Put the blame where it belongs, please.
Pat-- thank you for taking on NPR. I was a faithful listener wherever I lived, but sometime in 2010 or 2011 I began to notice a rightward shift in their view--even with the same commentators. Now, I just don't listen to them at all.. I can get all the news right here on my screen and many more view points. When I first heard NPR referred to as "Nice Polite Republican Radio I was a bit shocked, but that seems to be what it has become. Too bad.
Puddle, was yesterday bleak because of the weather or just general this and that? Much colder than I like here in GSO and am sure it won't back to livable (for me) 70's until spring.
We are having the same pattern here--just not so extreme. A few nights in the twenties, beginning to move up a bit more toward normal. Good excuse to stay inside and read..or whatever. Pick am glad the Kiddle got you bundled up!
Even Brenda has been complaining about this weather. She says much to early to be this cold in this part of North Carolina. Looking forward to the few days of Sixty degree temps predicted!
Adbusters 'Sleepwalking to Extinction': Capitalism and the Destruction of Life and Earth by Richard Smith ********************** This is an excellent read for realists.
Went to John's about 4:30--he was closed, for possibly the second time in twenty years. So went ahead on into town. The moon and clouds and mist tucked between the hills on the return trip: astonishingly beautiful!!
Went into Mead for granddaughter's violin graduation. She's five. What fun to see the four Grand Girls, have a great conversation with our 13 year old, our daughter-in-law, and a young teacher. Yes, the universe is a wonderful place.
Right now, windy, windy, windy, but since the flood and evacuation, I'm so filled with gratitude, so grateful for the miracle of life, love, beauty.
I love life in a small town. We have a local "Front Porch Forum" which comes via email. At least four times we've seen the first two items on the list worded much like this latest version:
Found Dog Found lost dog. Small (20 lbs or so) black, curly, poodle/Maltese ish, wearing green collar no tags. Call XXX-YYYY
Missing Dog Our 12 year old Black toy poodle went missing Friday afternoon. He is not a wanderer but is getting on in years and may be senile. If someone has seen him Please call us at XXX-ZZZZ
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Howard is sharing first with the prettiest witch that I ever did see! I do love the purple, Barb!
Lovely, lovely, Barb. Thanks for posting this, Jo.
Brenda and I had a lovely Sunday drive north and west toward our mountains this afternoon. We take a picnic and find a park with a view and enjoy our lunch in the car.
First outing we have had since we returned from our long drive to Michigan and back! NC still has some interesting, thriving, small towns.
Love to all
OMG What a shock to open to my home page and see myself staring back at me! Thank you so much, Jo. You are a wonder.
And thank you for the complement, Shirlee. Good to see you out and about.
much love to my bloggies
LOL!! I was going to ask your permission Barb but I knew if you posted it on fb you wouldn't mind it here! you look great!
love you all!
I saw Krista today and she is doing great - she may even be home for Halloween!
Note to listener- when you dropped off that lovely box of goodies you forgot your freezer pak - we'll have to get together soon and I will get it back to you. thank you again - everything was sooo good. xoxoxo
Good Morning,
Yes, a beautiful and gracious witch. A smile here.
Today, maybe rain, maybe snow. We plan to go to the movies to see Gravity. It's a story about being lost in space, untethered from the space ship. Should be interesting since they tried to film to the whole movie to mimic anti gravity. It's been years, I think, since we've seen good science fiction. I remember the interesting books in science fiction in the 60s, 70,s and 80s. Now I think we're living some of it. Makes 1984 seem old fashioned with our cyber connections.
Have a good day, friends.
Off and back from the RA doc--good to go for another three months. She had a new resident MD with her--wanted her to flex my crunchy knee. Over the years I seem to have been one of the patients my own docs want the new ones to see. I try to get in a few words about how difficult it was for
RA doctors and patients before 2000. Not sure how well the history of the practice is covered in their education. My job to fill them in:)
Hope everyone is having a good day. Puddle still having phone problems?
Good Morning,
Because we can never predict the weather in Colorado and the organizations who do can't either, we didn't see the movie Gravity. Instead we went early to Estes and grocery shopping and home.
More cold, cloud, and drizzle today. Yesterday we were in a cloud all day. As beautiful as clouds are, they are much less beautiful when you are in them. Everything grayish, droopy, foggy.
About politics, so much tempest in teapots. It must be because we don't have wars going on. I wish politicians would get over themselves and do their jobs. Lindsy Graham's threat to hold up all appointments of the Obama Administration is irresponsible, reckless, and immature. He should be voted out of office and/or recalled. Ick.
Well hope you all are doing well.
Thanks for the Colorado Report, Pat and for the description of being in a cloud.
Republicans at this point seem to want to do anything to thwart Mr. Obama on any point, even if it means crashing our country to bits. Hard to understand that mind set--except for pure racial hatred.
I am always amazed with what grace our President operates under this.
My telephone line has been *vile* for several days. Think it has something to do with the change of season/temperature. . . .
I can sometimes get on enough to read, but it dies before I can post.
You make a stunning whitznd witch, Barb!! :-)
Jo, I don't need that freezer pack back, but let's get together anyway. ;-)
puddle, so glad you manage a wee post anyway! If you can ever email and want me to post something for you, you know I will (both here and at HEP as desired).
Has anyone seen the movie Captain Phillips yet? Richard Phillips lives 4 miles from me, and about 2 miles from the Library where I work. We hope to see it this week. We remember being on tenterhooks while he was being held hostage by the Somali pirates and that we were having Easter Sunday dinner with our family when our youngest's cell phone sent him the news alert that Richard had been rescued! I cried for joy!
Good to have you here for a bit, Puddle! Hope for more stable weather:)
quick drop in to tell you all that Krista is HOME!!! she's tired but doing great, we're all thrilled! thank you all again for your love and prayers! whew.
Whew! indeed, Jo. Delighted for you all!!! Amazing what modern medicine can do, eh? Not to mention prayer, and the human spirit. . . .
Our weather's being warmish/warmer for the time being. Line's a little better.
Barb, my sister would adore you!! http://pollyanna-reinvents.blogspot.com/2013/10/witches-tea-party.html
Good news Jo! Happy for you and Krista.
Puddle, what a lovely Tea Party. Looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful news, Jo. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Barb would indeed have made a fantastic addition to Pollyanna's tea party.
I think we are having some of the same warm trend here--at least for this week. Low 50's at night, mid 60's and mostly
sunny during the day. I am taking advantage and doing some errands right here on Elm street. Went up a block and a half and ordered new glasses. Have
had the prescription since last spring--time to do the deed. Lovely walking weather.
Best news ever!
Hallowe'en will be a special celebration!!!
Happy Halloween.
I enjoyed the tea party! What creativity there is and delight.
A nice day here, cooler. Good to be alive.
Happy Halloween,everyone! Two photos of great grands on our family site--the 31/2 month old great grandson --Elijah Gary Studt has a huge smile and a new first Halloween t-shirt. Four year old Castalia Marie Williams is prancing in a Cat in the Hat costume. Cuties both.
Still having lovely 60 degree weather here. Huge homecoming week-ends for two of the universities in town.
Always fun to see and hear the students, their very good bands and all else that comes with.
'Twas loverly having the door open all day. Supposed to be big winds tonight, but I'm not going to worry about it.
Phil Specht
Observations of Time Passing
(young men waiting for deer season in Wisconsin)
Warblers pass through,
maples yield stage to oaks,
and the stirrings leave fawns
raising heads wondering.
Car lines at the body shop,
wild unlucky lovers, lost track of time
deer in the headlights
the look of selfies ...
"Last call" bartender cleaning,
leaves falling in the street,
trees, does, girls all prettier.
Rutting beasts at closing time.
7 hours ago
Absolutely catches the spirit of the deer hunters I knew when I lived in Michigan. Now, the deer are so numerous it
Is hard to keep them out of the yard! Thanks, Phil (andPuddle?)
Absolutely catches the spirit of the deer hunters I knew when I lived in Michigan. Now, the deer are so numerous it
Is hard to keep them out of the yard! Thanks, Phil (andPuddle?)
Oops, sorry about the double comment.
I've often noted my miraculous luck here: in nearly twenty years, I've never hit a deer. I clipped a heel a couple of years ago. . . .
That IS lucky, Puddle. I hit one once in Michigan after dark
not far from home. It was a frightening and sad experience.
In the country, but near a house. Pre-cell phone days-- go to the nearest house, call the county sheriffs office, wait for them to arrive and find the deer, report or advise on the car,
Keeping whatever young 'un I had with me calm, see the deer which was injured an had to be put down.
Now, my son who lives in the country in Michigan is absolutely firm with visitors, female relatives, and young people. DO NOT drive after dark on certain roads--giving what he considers the safest route. He and his three drivers put a good many miles on the trucks year round in his business--so folks pay attention!
Hi friends,
I love Phil's poetry. It's real and somehow more than that too, an atmosphere that becomes mythical. Thanks to Phil and you, Puddle, for publishing it.
Cold but mostly sunny today. We have pocket gophers who eat the roots of my aspen, apricot, crab apple, and cherry trees. GRRR. My efforts to discourage them are to flood their tunnels, watering the heaps of dirt back into the ground.
In other parts of the meadow, where there aren't my prayed-up trees, I let them tunnel all they want. I've read that their contribution is to aerate the clayey soil. OK.
So far, the rascals have eaten two large aspens, an apricot, two crab apples, a maple, and several blue spruce.
It's good to be home, but interestingly, I wasn't afraid or worried much during and after the evacuation. Now at home, I have nightmares. We humans are so interesting.
Glad to be here with you.
The New Statesman
"Before We Change the World, We Need to Change the Way We Think"
On revolution: 'We no longer have the luxury of tradition'
by Russell Brand
********************
Requiem for Unloved Gophers
Coming soon as Karma,
Brought to you
By Thich Nhat Hanh
Judy
I love Russell and Thich Nhat Hahn. imagine that. ;)
Laffing here. . . . My great desire to see a wooly worm with wide black bands and a tiny rust one has been met and raised. Found the first and only totally black wooly worm in my more than nineteen years here.
Door open all day, no heat and inside temps hovering around 70º all day, inside.
Meanwhile this is interesting reading:
Plan A was to clean house super good and have some rest today. Ah, but the day's warmth was record-matching (71F in Burlington!), so I went with Plan B...which was to clean house a lot, then spend two hours pruning the bushes (Silky Dogwoods, Red-Twigged Dogwoods, Sand Cherries, Lilacs, a Forsythia and the base of an Ash Tree) and putting the gardens to bed. All is now ready for Winter except that I just couldn't cut the last two garden flowers. Canyoubelieve I still have Wand Flower in blossom and one last BlueBell about to open? These are Rene's BlueBells, and they've never stayed in continuous blossom this long! I think the Wand Flower affords just the right amount of shade. I also ran errands (6 stops including groceries), then came home and made homemade soup and salad and mac & cheese, all for tomorrow. GRANDSON is coming tomorrow with his parents!!! VT*GRAND is coming too! :-D Then on Sunday, after VT*Grand goes home, we are meeting Root*Center*Son for dinner out and then to see the movie Captain Phillips! It's all the buzz here, since he's a local!
puddle! So glad you got your Wooly Bear!! :-D
Wow! Lots going on with folks here. Everyone seems to be in great spirits.
Love the poetry.
Nighty nite, bloggie friends.
Did you know that the Isabella Tiger Moth caterpillar, aka Woolly Bear or Wooly Worm, has 13 segments corresponding to the 13 weeks of Winter? Hence the legend. Black segments refer to rough Winter weather, brown segments mild. So wouldn't you think the black would be in the middle and the brown at the ends?! :-) Sure hope your Wooly doesn't portend a completely rough Winter for you, puddle!
Only thirteen weeks of winter? I could have sworn that in southern Michigan it lasted at least 5 or 6 months:) I am sure I just remember it that way because I could never feel really warm and comfortable at the same time--even as a child. It was much nicer to be in the house with a book!
Sunny, blue sky day here in GSO for our two university homecomings nd their many activities.
Good Morning,
Yes, Shirlee, I felt the same way about winter. In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, it seemed to begin on Labor Day and end on June 15th when the beach opened.
Maybe those long winters are what made us librarians!
Colorado is more tolerable because of the sun. We get so much sunshine that if we have clouds for a couple of days we get cranky.
Still, I don't like being cold. I also don't like baking heat, so Colorado feels about right for me.
Have a good day friends.
Once again, I'm alone, lol! I learned from a deep WV boy about the wooly worm. And *he* told me that black was mild, and rust was cold. And with that guide, MY wooly worms have been fairly accurate (but always missing the January thaws). So I'll continue to be heart glad for the first all black one I've ever seen. :)
Congratulations on YOUR wooly worms, Puddle! Maybe there are two strains. Of wooly worms--one for Vermont and one for West Virginia!
More likely one for WV and one for everyone else. We is a cussed bunch. Only group of peeps in the US to ever change their state affiliation because they didn't like which side they wuz on during the one they wuz fighting, lol! (I adore that fact about West Virginians!)
It is fascinating--and almost hilarious. So were the first European settlers there mostly of that stubborn rebellious mix of Irish and/or Scotch-Irish folk?
Well, got the clock back an hour, so no forgetting tomorrow. But promise I'm not liking when the sun sets. . . .
Scots/Irish with a sprinkling of German.
I'm not changing my clock back until after VT*Grand wakes me up in the early morning.
When VT*Grand woke me, I should have looked at my alarm clock first. I looked at my iPhone, which auto-changed device read 6:20. Egads. What warped mind thought up changing the clocks twice a year? Oh, right, this was for the war effort during WWI. The war isn't over yet...?
Dark, and continuing to get darker for at least seven more weeks. Counting.
Pray for Phil who has got to convince a hundred cows that their lives have changed. . . .
Yes--crazy isn't ? Several,farmers in my family, some complained, others just ignored it and they and their cattle
went on in 'real time.' The only specific hours that were important were the early morning radio market prices and the noon dinner bell.
Read a suggestion on weather.com this week--if we divided the country into just two time zones we could solve the
problem--whatever it is.
Have a happy day all.
Finally called repair tonight--no question it's getting worse. Poor Mike (my repair guy).
We went to see the movie "Captain Phillips" tonight. As we live about 4 miles from his house, we felt the tension while he was held hostage by Somali Pirates in April of 2009, and were eating Easter Dinner together when our son's cell phone went off with a news alert telling us that Richard Phillips had been rescued. Having read Phillips' book, I have to say I was disappointed in the movie. The book includes backstory and alternates between Captain Phillips' situation and that of his family here in Vermont. The movie stays with the Captain and the only time we see his wife Andrea is at the start of the movie. That felt so strange since we were mainly aware of the Vermont end of things during the actual event. But the movie was well acted, I'll say that. If you haven't read the book and go to see the movie, do yourself a favour and read the book too.
Bill says the scariest part of the nail-biter film is that the alleged scenes of Vermont show our Interstate as four lanes each side, with billboards. (It's two per side and no billboards whatsoever.) While driving from "Underhill" to the airport in South Burlington, they allegedly drive past the "Waterbury/Montpelier" exit (which is actually two different exits, a good half hour in the wrong direction). And it was a bit of a shock to see that I-89 now has 30+ exits. LOL! In reality, Exit 1 is near Hanover NH and Exit 22 is just before the Canadian border! Ah, Hollywood.
puddle, we might have to send some chocolates for Mike!
What does Puddle need fixing that deserves special chocolate? We could all chip in with some of our favorites!
What does Puddle need fixing that deserves special chocolate? We could all chip in with some of our favorites!
Oops, did it again--sorry.
OOOOO, what a loverly idear.
Shirlee...it's puddle's phone line and thus also internet connection!!
Crazy day here. Woke up with swollen eyelid, cleaned house, zoomed to pick up VT*Grand and take her to Acting class then to her Mom, but found out enroute that her mother was in a car accident. Thankfully she wasn't injured!! But her car wasn't drivable and her back up car is out of inspection.
Listener, when it rains, it pours...
Barb said it, Listener! Thanks for the reminder about Puddle 's phone line. Hope the rest of your day is better!
Phil Specht
Saddle Up
Slow rocking gait, not quite a gallop
your horse could go for miles
that way pardner. Man, horse, special bond
Reunited 35 years since gone
you heard the Big Ranch
needs a hand.
But I'm going to miss you now.
Choring for me when my son was born,
you were, and trusting me with that green broke fool
of a colt Festus on a drive turned stampede
you laughed as hard as the ground I lit on.
Born the wrong century, we were.
So the campfire turns to embers
stars to dreams of horses,
cowboys, stars heaven bound.
I'm hearing hoofbeats, you're heading out
and I'm not ready, not yet
but til the sweet bye and bye
Adios Amigo, Adios.
I see you got that good mount again.
I am always amazed at Phil's poetry--so many images to
ponder, visualize and relate to. Thank you Phil..and Puddle. Mighty glad your repairman gave you back to us!
Municipal elections in Greensboro today! Brenda toted me to my voting place. Steady stream of voters reported.
Good Afternoon,
Getting ready to go to the Storm Mountain Taco Tuesday. Bright day, but cold.
Nice, Phil. I can hear the singing, the sound of the hooves, can picture Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Rex Allen, the Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy along with you.
I think our generation loved the cowboys and Indians movies; in fact, I think that was an underlying motive for moving West.
Thanks.
We're all good here.
I wonder if puddle got her line repaired or if she just managed a quick online moment.
I rather wondered that also. Hope everything is OK.
Greensboro has a new mayor! A woman who seems to be able to see the big picture as well as the details to make things work. She won over the incumbent--an old boy developer type by 20 percent . She is a Democrat,
And he a Republican although municipal elections here are non-partisan. I am also happy to report that the challenger for my precinct was soundly defeated. Poking around Google enough he seemed like a wanna-be tea
partier. Gotta nip 'em in the bud! Google is wonderful
for gathering details!
no repair--phone line still cruddy
Heh. McAwful is now gov of Virginia. Cooch is in the toilet. I believe this is progress, though I certainly would have liked another Dem. . . . But Cooch would have been an outright disaster, so. . . .
At least we can be fairly sure ol' Terry is not in training to be a tea- partier! What else he may be doing we
can't be positive of!
I guess this forms a vanguard for Hill. Problem is, I think, that Hill is never gonna be prez. If we run her, we'll lose. And if we lose, the ACA loses, too. Ack.
Trip to town yesterday--the soprano maples naked, replaced by the contralto of the oaks. The stars of the day were the sycamores, leafless (and whose leaves are never interesting, spring/summer/fall) but whose glorious bark was shining white in the late afternoon sun. Glowing like candles. They definitely are their best in winter.
puddle, when are you expecting Mike to come by and work on your phone line?
I was expecting him Monday. . . . he either came and found nothing (which is the usual pattern) or hasn't come yet.
Good to see you, Puddle. What a wonderful description of "your" trees.
Off to bed, my bloggie friends. Been a long day after too short a night - election night parties, showing the eboard flag along with the Chair at the newest parts of our district. Our winners were most appreciative and will get a glorious welcome ant the next general meeting (hopefully assuring that we will have some more able bodies to help out in the district).
I'm off to bed. Hugs all around...
Good to have the whole gang back here! Puddle, do you
think Hillary would lose because of Clinton Saturation?
Or, is there something else?
Hill has a bitter aftertaste that no one wishes to acknowledge. Aside from which, she runs lousy campaigns. I think she doesn't enjoy politics (Obama does), and doesn't know it. She enjoys power, not the getting of it. Thing is that we (dems) want very badly to run a woman, and win with a woman and she *seems* like she should be the one.
Thanks--now I do remember some of her reactions during the 2008 campaign. Not in control of her re-actions or emotions. In that case how would she make it through
a presidential term? Thanks for the reminder.
I would like to see Elizabeth Warren go for it--but likely she does not feel ready. Or maybe even want it.
Good Morning,
I also have mixed feelings about Hillary, though I think she's a power house, made of steel, and I think she was superlative as Sec. of State. I don't know that there will ever be unmixed feelings about her: we know her too well, but she is brilliant, strong, dedicated, and represents women as powerful and essential to our democracy.
Here's a YouTube video of our flood situation.
Here's a YouTube slide show about our flood. It shows our evacuation from Storm Mountain. David and I are in the picture at the 4:25 minute slot and at the 4:30 to 4:34 slot. There's music to it also.
Pat
On 11/7/2013 5:24 AM, Teri and Tammy wrote:
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I don't think she'd make an awful president--she handles power pretty well. It's the *getting* of it that she's so bad at. . . .
Pat the video is stunning. They did a wonderful job of putting it together. I will share no fb withsome other friends who live in COlorado in case they haven't seen it yet. <3
as for Hillary I have mixed feelings but I think puddle has it right, she could be a good POTUS but it may be hell trying to win the election. she was given pretty much a pass by her opponents in the primary, that won't happen this time.
meaning that IF she wins the primary that won't happen in the general election. if she runs I think she'll be pretty much left alone by the dems, the taebaggers will be out for blood and the smart ones in the repub party will not stand in their way.
what I also see is the large areas of no trees on the mountain - is this from the wildfires or was the landscape open like that Pat?
Hi friends,
Just back from a trip to Longmont with Hwy 36 newly reopened. Still, it was a 2 hour trip each way when ordinarily it's about 45 minutes.
I was thinking of Hillary on the way and how she has worked for the empowerment of women her whole life. When Bill was so irresponsible and awful, she could have been very angry and used her outrage in a public forum. She didn't, and I will admire her for that forever.
I just don't know what will happen, but I'm sure that if she chooses to run for President, it won't be easy.
Jo, there are places where the whole face of the mountain has come down. Some of the mountains, however, are known as exfoliated mountains, with very little vegetation,almost total stone.
It's amazing how well and quickly the repairs are coming. The Vermont team were advisers to our governor. Engineers and construction workers have worked 24/7 now for almost six weeks. We should have our highway 34 usable by Dec. 1st.
Well, it's good to be home, and I'm grateful.
I would work for Elizabeth Warren!
Well, I learned today that I was not selected to fill the vacant Justice of the Peace position. I actually feel a little more relieved than disappointed.
Jo, did you see the article about yesterday's police situation in Burlington? A man with mental health issues was acting erratically and somewhat destructively, so his parents called the police. When they got there he had a shovel which he wouldn't put down, so they shot him, and he died.
My son is the second witness in the article...
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20131107/NEWS02/311070048/Witness-recalls-fatal-Burlington-Vermont-police-shooting-Wayne-Brunette
You may recall that my son and his wife moved out of downtown Burlington this Summer because there had been some shootings near their apartment. This happened a few houses away from their new place!
I feel so badly for the parents of the man who was killed, who surely did not envision this outcome.
Pat! I am so happy you are home, with brightening prospects for travel! And I'm heartglad Vermont could help. ♥
The Philippines is being raked over by Category 5 Super Typhoon Haiyan. Here's an impressive video:
http://instagram.com/p/gTxR_EqWz8/
Say a prayer!
Wait, that link wasn't right. Try this:
http://instagram.com/macmaloon
yes listener I heard about it as it was happening. how did you learn that he has mental health issues? there was no note of that in any of the press that I have followed. they did say that he had a record of attacking police before and I think also destruction of property but that is about all I have heard about him, other than he usually kept to himself. I'm glad that the state police and Burlington police are investigating. so sad for his parents and loved ones.
Pat I agree, Hillary has been advocating for women around the world for a long time. I can't help but think that will be her role going forward, I don't think she really wants the job of POTUS, she knows as well as anyone that you really have to want it if you're going to put yourself out there. nope, this would not be like the primary, the lies and attacks would be brutal.
Jo, see this article, top of page 1 and top of page 4...
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20131107/NEWS07/311070035/State-police-A-lot-of-work-to-do-with-Burlington-shooting-investigation
Burlington shooting--why don't police officers aim for a leg to bring the suspect down instead of a fatal shot? Too many of these kind of killings by police officers around the country. Just my two cents.
Lovely blue sky, but cooler day here in GSO. Congratulating myself for going over and disposing of
old paperwork cluttering up my desk--I tend to be a paper
pack rat.
thanks for the link listener. I am sorry he was shot but will say that I will withhold judgement until the investigations are released. his history tells quite a story, it sounds like he was dangerous in the past, I wonder if this is a situation where he was off his meds.
clip... Schirling said Brunette and his family are longtime Burlington residents. He said city police had no recent contact with Brunette.
Court records uncovered by the Burlington Free Press show a history of arrests that involved mental-health issues more than 10 years ago.
Court records show Burlington police arrested Brunette in 2001 on charges of making six homemade bombs at his residence. The documents also reveal Brunette was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated assault on police, resisting arrest and attempted simple assault in 2003.
The 2003 case is similar to Wednesday’s shooting, except that Brunette had a baseball bat and was swinging it at two officers, according to a Burlington police affidavit.
“At one point, the defendant stated ‘shoot me’ and on a separate occasion he stated ‘I will shoot you,” Officer Matthew Sullivan wrote in a sworn affidavit in 2003.
Pepper spray had little to no effect on Brunette, Sullivan added.
In all the cases, the charges were dismissed, and Brunette was referred for mental-health treatment, the records show.
Colchester lawyer Ted Kenney, who defended Brunette on the 2001 pipe-bomb case, said he was sorry to hear about the fatal shooting.
“That’s too bad. We tried to help him with his issues,” Kenney said Thursday.
Free Press news reports indicate Brunette was arrested in March 2001 and faced a felony charge after police found six homemade bombs in his Randy Lane home. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered to have a psychiatric evaluation.
Brunette’s wife reported the bombs to police and said her husband believed that the water supply was drugged and that he was on a mission from God. She also told police that he kept loaded guns in the house. Police evacuated nearby residents during the investigation.
Thanks for more information, Jo. Does sound as though he and his family had more than enough to cope with.
Kiddle's coming this weekend, final cleanup before winter. Lurves that boy, I does.
YAY for kiddles coming, Puddle. and congrats on the paper clean up, Shirlee. I have to admit to doing the same paper hoarding thing But I'm a piker compared to Burt! whoooeeeee does he have stuff.
In reading the article, it almost looks like suicide by cop. fortunately, Brunette didn't kill anyone.
Have a grand day everyone. It looks to be glorious here. 65* at 9 in the morning and sun shining. Have to get out there andfeed those birds.
Bless the Helper Kiddles!!! Everyone of them. Feels like a good day to get wrapped up for winter. Another race going on just outside my building. A Zombie Run--some runners, some Zombies. With good times and music down at the corner park, pub, old time Greensboro hang out place. There was a Potters of the Piedmont exhibit a block or so further south. Brenda and I had planned to take a look--but I turned up with a full blown, runny nose cold this morning so opted to stay home and warm.
Love to all.
Hillary for President?
Published on Saturday, November 9, 2013 by Common Dreams
The Dynastic Hillary Bandwagon: Bad for America
by Ralph Nader
(Cliff Owen/AP Photo)
The Hillary Clinton for President in 2016 bandwagon has started very early and with a purpose. The idea is to get large numbers of endorsers, so that no Democratic Primary competitors dare make a move. These supporters include Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), financier George Soros and Ready for Hillary, a super PAC mobilizing with great specificity (already in Iowa).
Given this early bird launch, it is important to raise the pressing question:
Does the future of our country benefit from Hillary, another Clinton, another politician almost indistinguishable from Barack Obama’s militaristic, corporatist policies garnished by big money donors from Wall Street and other plutocratic canyons?
There is no doubt the Clintons are syrupy political charmers, beguiling many naïve Democrats who have long been vulnerable to a practiced set of comforting words or phrases camouflaging contrary deeds.
Everybody knows that Hillary is for women, children and education. She says so every day. But Democrats and others can’t get the Clintons even to support a $10.50 federal minimum wage that would almost equal the 1968 minimum wage, inflation-adjusted, and would raise the wages of 30 million workers mired in the gap between the present minimum wage of $7.25 and $10.50 an hour. It just so happens that almost two-thirds of these Americans are women, many of them single moms struggling to support their impoverished children. Nearly a million of these workers labor for Walmart, on whose Board of Directors Hillary Clinton once sat. Words hide the deeds.
As a Senator on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hillary had to start proving that women, just like the macho men, can be belligerent and never see a weapons system and its use that they didn’t like. Never did she demonstrate any ongoing interest in debloating the massive, wasteful, duplicative military budget so as to free up big monies for domestic public works programs or other necessities.
As Senator she also admitted that she didn’t have time to read a critical National Intelligence Estimate Report, which had caveats that might have dissuaded her from voting with George W. Bush to invade Iraq in 2003. War-mongering and wars of Empire never bothered her then or now. Just a few weeks ago, she was photographed giving the recidivist war criminal, Republican Henry Kissinger, a big, smiling hug at a public event. It’s all part of the bi-partisan image she is cultivating under the opportunistic banner of “cooperation.” (For more information, read the New York Times’ Collateral Damage and Nixon and Kissinger’s Forgotten Shame, or Seymour Hersh’s The Price of Power: Kissinger in the Nixon White House.)
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Warren is a hawk, so she states. We need peace, not more war and death. Let her run the economy with Krugman.
Sanders/Grayson 2016
Judy
In my opinion Ralph Nader lost his political credibility long, long ago!
Good Morning,
Ralph Nader is the politician who gave us George W. Bush for President, an era of deception, malice, and war.
The politics of denigration: demean, belittle, reduce any achievements to disparaging characterizations of people.
An interesting article in Oct. 28th issue of Time Magazine on the 20 women in the Senate, who according to the article are the ones responsible for averting the shutdown of government and for passing "the vast majority of legislation this year, whether it be the budget, the transportation bill, the farm bill, the Water Resources Development Act or the Violence Against Women Act. They have driven the debate on everything from derivatives reform to sexual assault in the military. Perhaps most important, they are showing how to make things happen." p. 27 "The Last Politicians"
And, a wonderful example of our extraordinary President. He invited the Senate women to the White House for dinner.
"California Senator Barbara Boxer remarked that 100 years ago they'd have been meeting outside the
white House to demand the right to vote. ("A hundred year ago, I'd have been serving you," Obama replied.) p. 27
A last thought: Obama has ended the war in Iraq, negotiated withdrawal from Afghanistan, avoided war with Libya, Syria, and Iran. I have a feeling he will be known for his ability to bring an end to wars and a beginning to peace.
Have a great day.
Go Obama. Now he needs to have the House over for Dinner.
What do you think their re-action would be if he should ask? Might put them in an interesting position!
Good Morning,
What a beautiful day yesterday, warm, sunny, quiet. So many who have returned have remarked on how quiet it is. Yes, probably most of us live here for nature, for the quiet, for privacy and participation in community occasionally.
It occurred to me that President Obama did invite the Republican members of the House to the White House during the shutdown crisis. Only a few accepted. I recall that John Boehner said that more could be accomplished with fewer members. I think there were something like 8 or so who accepted. Disgraceful! If I'm incorrect,let me know.
Another nice day. We're going to hike along Highway 43 that has been so damaged and take some photos.
Puddle, how nice to have loving kids. We felt the blessing of that staying with our son and his wife for five weeks. We got to know each other better, recognizing how individual we all are, and it was harmonious,supportive. and affirming. There are blessings in our families despite what the media portrays.
Top of the Morning to you all.
Guilt Free Chocolate Mousse
* ripe banana
* 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (raw cacao is much more of a superfood)
* A tiny splash of liquid (almond milk, coconut milk, water)
*A splash of real vanilla (generous if you like vanilla taste)
* A generous sprinkling of cinnamon
Put all of the ingredients into a blender. Keep the liquid to a minimum so it won’t be too runny. Blend until smooth (or if you’re adding walnuts, you can keep them as chunky as you like). Serve in a parfait cup to complete the dessert experience. Delight in the simplicity and deliciousness of this treat.
If you want more of an ice-cream temperature and consistency, put it in the freezer for 20 minutes or so.
Good Morning,
Last night on PBS, the first part of a documentary on JFK. It began at 9 Eastern, and Mountain time was 8 PM.
It was well done. Tonight the second part. It brought back the poignancy of a young president with his main focus on foreign policy. His energy, intelligence, charisma still so evident. I remember hearing him announce the Peace Corps on the Student Union steps at the University of Michigan. It was broadcast across campus. I was in my dorm room at Mosher-Jordan Hall. I would have loved to join the Peace Corps, but I had student loans to pay off and a sister who was just starting at Michigan.
Our craziness about guns, why haven't we learned? JFK, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King,an attempt on Reagan, and almost every day, we hear of another atrocity.
We received a solicitation for funds for the policemen's union, and I said no. When we have a sheriff who refuses to enforce the gun laws, though I appreciate the protections of the police, I won't support law officials who don't enforce the laws.
Anyway, have a good day today.
Pat, I appreciate your thoughtful posts. I'm sorry I missed the first part of the JFK documentary. What point in his history did Part 1 end at? I'll watch for it online.
We have an inch of snow in Deanland this morning, with more flakes drifting down.
Hi Listener,
The documentary ended with his being elected president. Tonight's ought to be dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis and other events.
From the first part, I hadn't realized how affected by pain and debilitation he was even from childhood with Addison's disease, an endocrine deficiency. His energy, competitiveness, and independent intellect were all amazing qualities he had, and in his speeches and activities, he gave no indication of pain.
Another insight: there was a photo of Jackie after their first year of marriage. The comment was she realized they had no home life whatsoever, that he was devoted to politics. In many ways, that generation with the strict roles for men and women was a hard thing to endure. I think we've come a long way since then.
I enjoy your posts too, Listener, feel like we are lifelong friends.
Into the new world--new glasses with progressive lenses to replace my trifocals. Had to update my lens strength anyway. Glad my daughter in Cinci told me about some adjustment time with her progressives.
Thank you to President Obama and all Congress members who voted for our ACA!! All of my generic medicines have decreased in price. However, because of RA I am on Humira-- one of the new "biologic" class of drugs. They have been priced at about $2,000 for a months supply of injections. I have been very lucky because good Michigan State University keeps retirees on their excellent health care plan. So my cost for a three month supply has been $200. Some months ago my RA doc doubled my dosage-- flare ups. That has worked, but the first time I re- ordered I got the double supply for the same $200.
Caremark said they would cover it. The new order which arrived today is for one month only but will be
$50.00. Looks like I now save $50.00 on a three month supply.
Checking the ACA their is one section specifically addressing the problem of a pathway to generics for these drugs--most of the patents are up by 2016.
Which should make them even less costly!
Sorry for the long comment, but we need to get the good word out!
Ah...their...there..,
Pat, thanks for your kindred spirits comment. :-)
We watched the second half tonight. Very well done and not sensationalist. I too was surpassed by how much pain he was in for so long. Too bad they didn't know about the corticosteroids that could have helped him!
A local baby weighing 8 pounds, was born at 9:10am on 11/12/13. :-) Kassandra Lois Mayhue
Wow! what a great Birthday for that young lady!
So glad to be able to come here and see so many kind and loving souls.
May you all have a glorious day! Yesterday it was about 60 and sunny. I didn't even bother with my jacket when I went out to the grocery store at lunch. Hoping you all have sunny days! Hugs all around
Food products originating in Japan are now more radioactive, due to the triple meltdown at Fukushima.
http://www.enviroreporter.com/2012/04/japanese-seaweed-radiation-doubles/
* Shirlee! That's wonderful news indeed!! *
What does ACA mean?
Proud Grammie Alert!
While walking with her Daddy to gymnastics class this morning, our 4 year old granddaughter became outraged by the trash along the side of the road. "It's like people think the whole entire world is a trash bag! Trash bags go in the kitchen!" Daddy adds: "Apparently we are picking up trash on the way home today…"
So I guess that constitutes a Proud Mom Alert too! :-)
ACA-->Affordable Care Act, AKA Obamacare. . . .
Kiddle left Monday, just before dark. Huge amount of work done, and the sorcerer's apprentice totally exhausted. Yesterday truly bleak and wintery, bitter wind, but no actual snow.
Follow-on post:
I asked my son, who is a PhD wildlife biologist, if anyone is testing the waters of the Pacific. Here was his response:
"I know that testing in AK, HI, and CA showed no significant levels of radiation. Radiation levels are significantly elevated in the water about 20 miles out from the site of the reactor, but mostly diluted beyond that point."
Of course, that doesn't speak to the concern raised in the article about products being exported from Japan to the USA. And it might relate to the concern raised about acceptable levels.
There's nothing wrong with reading labels and being careful!
Thanks, puddle! Silly me! I kept thinking it meant "American-somethingorother-Association." LOL!
So glad you are all tucked in for Winter! Let the hibernation begin! :-)
Oh, a poem of Phil's that I found when going thru some files on my computer:
- Summer of Darkness
By Phil Specht on Jul 2, 2010 9:33 AM EDT
the earth is bleeding
we heard the music of an
underwater menace
Great White, lurking near the beach for unwary swimmer
tho this summer no one ventures
to the fouled beaches
as the danger now is blackness
and the summer water not red with blood of body
but oil black earth blood brown darkness of soul
gone mad with grief and anger
spewing contempt for mere mortals
what soundtrack this?
are hills alive with the sound of music?
(from whence our help comes)
or dying cries of dolphins
and turtles burned alive
So Powerful.
WOW! my cup runneth over! Another treasure - It probably won't format correctly. Don't know how to do a soft return on this blog:
Saturday, July 05, 2008
The Independence Day Massacre:
or The Day They Killed the Blog
It was a wordacide: they grabbed
our conversations, tossed them aside
dumped them into what they called
a water cooler, but we knew it was
a trick, a fooler, because they
deleted everything we said all day.
It was a communityacide. They decided
they had to get rid of us, and
the way to do it with the least
amount of fuss was by saying they
would make the blog more efficient, would
bring in new members, dispose of the deficient
in their ability to stay on topic. "Didn't
matter," they said, "how few the posters,
it was the substance of the writing,"
so said the hosters, Danny in his sincerity,
which somehow never brought clarity
and Pompous Charles with his scolding.
So, after five years of knowing
each other, being inspired, warmed,
informed, and sometimes heated, the feeling
is that we've been cheated, our
membership irrelevant, our wills ignored,
the community we made insulted and deplored.
It all happened on July the Fourth
the day we celebrate the Declaration
of our rights and liberties, our solidarity,
yet on Democracy for America, our
beloved blog, the functionaries
disposed of us, killed off our community.
~~ Pat Maslowski
AKA Pat in Colorado
Posted by puddle at 7/05/2008
oh hey! it looks pretty good!
Oh, Phil--how you give us the inner life of an event is wonderful. I was still living in a little shrimping village on the largest bay off the Gulf. There was such a sense of despair up and down the coast although we were not
Immediately impacted. The words were " they have spoiled it"-- meaning the magic is gone and we can only grieve for our sickened love.
Thank you, Barb for these. I had forgotten it was the 4th of July when they pulled the plug on our blog.
Oops--re-reading the two poems just posted, just noticed the blog poem was from Pat. Thank you Pat.
Good Morning,
Yesterday an overly busy day. I'll have to characterize this year and the Year of the Leaks.
It started with a leak from the bathtub coming through our basement vent. Then there was the toilet leak. Then the outside faucet leak. Yesterday, hearing a tap tap tapping in the basement workroom, yes, another leak, from the faucet upstairs under the sink.
We are so fortunate, we have a neighbor who is a plumber, and calling at 8 AM, he said he'd come by and fix it, and he did. We'll need a new faucet for the sink, but the leak is stopped.
Some years we have the Year of Broken Things. Some years, the year of Profuse Wildflowers. This year, with the flood and our plumbing, definitely The Year of Leaks.
Thank you, Barb for posting the poem. Wow, I had totally forgotten I wrote it. What passions that blog generated, what ongoing vigilance! In fact, if there's a playwright among us, how about a musical called Blogging with Howard?
Anyway, another beautiful day here.
On the political front, I want to say to NPR, enough already, the Affordable Health Care Act addresses egregious malpractices by the insurance industry. Give it a chance. We don't need the ongoing gloom, doom, and recrimination. In fact, I think I'll write NPR.
Have a good day.
And this to NPR:
Dear NPR Reporters:
Again this morning we listened to the ongoing criticism of the Affordable Health Care Act. We seem to have forgotten that the egregious practices of the insurance industry and the high cost of health care were the reasons for legislation. When the major cause of bankruptcy is health costs, when the insurance industry's malfeasance from dropping clients, to refusing to pay, to being complicit in people's suffering and even death, this was an attempt to fix the problem; yet, the doom, the recrimination continues day after day. How about "Let's fix it." instead of blaming the people who tried to fix it. it's the insurance companies, not the administration, not the legislation. Put the blame where it belongs, please.
Much better today. Yesterday was downright bleak.
HI Puddle,
What was bleak? Your dial-up connection, the weather, a situation, politics? Hope today is brighter.
Pat-- thank you for taking on NPR. I was a faithful listener wherever I lived, but sometime in 2010 or 2011 I began to notice a rightward shift in their view--even with the same commentators. Now, I just don't listen to them at all..
I can get all the news right here on my screen and many more view points. When I first heard NPR referred to as
"Nice Polite Republican Radio I was a bit shocked, but that seems to be what it has become. Too bad.
Puddle, was yesterday bleak because of the weather or just general this and that? Much colder than I like here in GSO and am sure it won't back to livable (for me) 70's until spring.
Glad today is better for you anyway:)
Weather was dismal and bitter cold. Around 15º last night. More like January weather. Much better today. Warmer and sunny.
We are having the same pattern here--just not so extreme. A few nights in the twenties, beginning to move up a bit more toward normal. Good excuse to stay inside and read..or whatever. Pick am glad the Kiddle got you bundled up!
Much prettier and warmer today. The year of topsy turvy weather.
Even Brenda has been complaining about this weather.
She says much to early to be this cold in this part of
North Carolina. Looking forward to the few days of
Sixty degree temps predicted!
Ah, to...too
Adbusters
'Sleepwalking to Extinction': Capitalism and the Destruction of Life and Earth
by Richard Smith
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This is an excellent read for realists.
Bernie Sanders for President 2016
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20131115/NEWS03/311150043/Sanders-wants-progressive-presence-in-2016-president-race
Went to John's about 4:30--he was closed, for possibly the second time in twenty years. So went ahead on into town. The moon and clouds and mist tucked between the hills on the return trip: astonishingly beautiful!!
The Universe has given us a wonderful playpen!
And you are a poet. Thank you, Puddle.
Went into Mead for granddaughter's violin graduation. She's five. What fun to see the four Grand Girls, have a great conversation with our 13 year old, our daughter-in-law, and a young teacher. Yes, the universe is a wonderful place.
Right now, windy, windy, windy, but since the flood and evacuation, I'm so filled with gratitude, so grateful for the miracle of life, love, beauty.
I love life in a small town. We have a local "Front Porch Forum" which comes via email. At least four times we've seen the first two items on the list worded much like this latest version:
Found Dog
Found lost dog. Small (20 lbs or so) black, curly, poodle/Maltese ish, wearing green collar no tags. Call XXX-YYYY
Missing Dog
Our 12 year old Black toy poodle went missing Friday afternoon. He is not a wanderer but is getting on in years and may be senile. If someone has seen him Please call us at XXX-ZZZZ
NEW THREAD for Howard's birthday!
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