For me, my family, and for so many others 2009 was a very difficult year. In less than four days, 2009 will end. We will all begin 2010 as a New Year, but carrying the baggage of 2009 and the years that have gone before. I am … [Read more...]
Archives for December 27, 2009
I thought I’d see something about this here by now but…
I guess many don't think it's impotant to discuss. Detroit Plane Terrorist Attack: Nigerian Man Charged U.S. files charges in jet-terror incident Here...The government said: "Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, a Nigerian national, boarded … [Read more...]
Garrison Keillor, WTF?
I missed this when it first came out a couple of weeks ago. In case you did too, here's public radio icon Garrison Keillor's joy-filled Christmas column this year: Unitarians listen to the Inner Voice and so they have no creed that … [Read more...]
The Big Fool Said to Push On
I hear echoes of Pete Seeger in admonitions and exhortations from our leaders on the issues of our time: "Sergeant, don't be a Nervous Nellie," The Captain said to him. "All we need is a little determination; Men, follow me, I'll lead … [Read more...]
Deval Kicks Book Problem to 2011
As reported and as predicted. And what inspirational message will 2011 readers glean from a writer who will, at best, win reelection with 44% of the vote. This really diminishes the value of $1.35 million doesn't it...and we condemn … [Read more...]
Kerry pitches Health Bill and Nelson-flavored sweeteners for MA
Thank you for allowing me to make this "house call" today. The work you are doing is the ultimate reminder of exactly who and what we are fighting for in Washington as we come closer than ever to passing health reform. We're a day away from … [Read more...]
Avatar: Wicked awesome retelling of the 2008 election
On first glance, this is a parable of Obama's defeat of Bush: the enlightened environmentalist Democrats crush the corporate death machine driven by greed and blind ignorance that is the modern Republican Party. Understanding is possible … [Read more...]