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The Bane Of Our Existence – Or Not – Plastic!
Image by hApPi Gal via Flickr We’ve all seen the bottles and other plastic waste along our roadsides, in our parks, at the beaches, etc. Many say plastic is the bane of our existence. There are organization calling for the banning of such items. As these efforts move forward (or don’t as the case maybe), [...]
Massachusetts Vote
I don’t often comment on politics, because I believe a persons politics are their own business. I do sometimes eschew that people exercise their right to vote. There is a special election coming up on Tuesday, January 19, in Massachusetts. I urge those of you living there to vote, to exercise your right to self [...]
Earthquake In Haiti
Image by Getty Images via Daylife As you know there has a been a major disaster in Haiti in the form of a massive earthquake. A massive aid operation, involving the World Community, is under way to help the people in Haiti. Having lived in Northern California since 1957, I’ve been through quite a few [...]
Thanksgiving – Turkey Day
Unlike Christmas, which is a day of giving, Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate that which we hold dear – Our Families, Our Friends and our surroundings! It is hard today to find things to be thankful for but family and friends will always be reasons for Thankfullness, for they give us their unconditional love. [...]
Special Election Day – Tuesday
Tuesday is an important day in a number of states. When I look at recent election fraud in foriegn nations, it makes me appreciate the fact that we have an election process in this country which allows us to make choices. Despite the faults in our system we are The One Nation many others look [...]
Halloween Face Paints Warning
Just in time for halloween, a report on healthfinder.gov – http://www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.aspx?docID=632369 – is expressing some concern about facepaints for kids. Given that many more kids probably use these products at this time of year than at any other time, you may want to check out this report. If your kids, or you, are planning on [...]
Father’s Day
Taking dad out to breakfast or dinner? Or presenting him with that tie he won’t wear after today but will cherish when ever he looks at it? After all, it came from you. While most of us may not chose the most appropriate gift for dad, today we do honor him for what he gives [...]
My Mom
I have not become what you might have wished for me. I have not used all that you have given me to become all I might be. And may never. Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. ~Ambrose Bierce Be that as it may, I take some small pride in [...]
