My thoughts on this issue began back at the beginning of July. My local Gannett-run newspaper is attempting to get more “locals” involved and have staffers writing blogs on their site. On July 2, public service editor Doug Schneider posted about a judge ruling in the lower Hudson Valley of New York on freedom of… Continue reading Anonymity and the First Amendment
One time deal or a start to a series of negotiations, I am not sure I care. I am, though, rather skeptical that the Bush administration is sending the number three State Department person – William Burns – to Geneva this weekend to join other countries in sitting down with an Iranian nuclear negotiator. Is… Continue reading Iranian “Negotiations”
The “rabbit” of most gardens, zucchini is started to ripen and there has to be ways to use it. Here are two of favs! Both recipes are from allrecipes.com. Zucchini Yogurt Multigrain Muffins 1 ½ cups all-purpose, unbleached flour ¾ cup whole wheat flour ¾ cup oat flour (I use 1 ½ cups whole wheat… Continue reading Zucchini Recipes
I am sure Minnesotans were hoping the issue of Jesse Ventura moving back into the political arena in their state would end quickly. The race in question – a US Senate race – is already the source of constant speculation as comic Al Franken has left comedy behind to run against incumbent Norm Coleman. Ventura… Continue reading Jesse Ventura and Politics … Again?
Ah, a headline like that is definitely what McCain’s campaign doesn’t need. What else can be said, though, after McCain’s own admission that he doesn’t know how to get online yet? I admit I telecommute so spend more time on a computer than a lot of people. I have had a web site since the… Continue reading John McCain and the 21st Century
While it seems that the cover of the July 21 edition of The New Yorker is causing quite a stir, I think that it will unfortunately overshadow the article about Barack Obama’s political beginnings. While reading the online fifteen pages, I am drawn to the fact that Obama has played in the dirt of Chicago politics. I… Continue reading The New Yorker Cover
I posted, a few days ago, my first attempt at making charms out of dice. I was not happy with the way they came out at all. What I did not realize, but Trish took the time to explain to me, is that the wire on most pieces that I was envisioning was not one… Continue reading Las Vegas Inspired Charms
… John McCain. John McCain does not speak for me. I have to say that I have been waiting for a politician to decide to tell the American people something that they need to hear and that they do not want to hear. While Gramm’s comments on Americans being whiners is not quite what I… Continue reading Phil Gramm does not speak for …
I have heard these television commercials constantly over the last week or two and they were driving me nuts. I have been a member of a class in a class action lawsuit previously. It had to do with being a member of a record club and being overcharged. The suit, when settled, resulted my receiving… Continue reading Did you have a credit card…
I know that hydration is extremely important to casual athletes, serious athletes, the young, the old. Our bodies need water to help with the processes of daily life. In the heat and humidity that signify summer in upstate NY, we may need water more than just when we are exercising. Training people, and it is… Continue reading Hydration
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