Monthly Archives: October 2012

A doggie dog world

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

“Poppin′ up, poppin′ down  Burrowing, making their funny little sounds  Guarding the ground and rooting all around  Watch your dry bones in the prairie dog town” by Bruce Hornsby My niece Patty’s collaborative research on prairie dogs was published recently … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. President

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

I know you’re a busy man and I don’t want to take up too much of your time. Truth be told, I’d prefer not to take up any of your time as it might mean I have somehow been cross … Continue reading →

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Cloudy with a chance of (seared, fleshy) meatballs

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

“Where are the leaders of the land? Where are the swells who run this show?“ Enjolras (Les Miserables) I’ve had a nagging feeling this week that there is a topic that the American public should be better educated and informed … Continue reading →

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Full court press

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

Because Americans love their sports analogies…the President came out like Rocky Balboa on Red Bull as he made a resounding comeback in the second debate, the latest poll shows Romney gaining ground as they go around the final turn at … Continue reading →

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Your world delivered…

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

“Mr. telephone man, there’s something wrong with my line When I dial my baby’s number, I get a click every time” By New Edition This week the Supreme Court of the United States of America codified the warrantless, wiretapping of … Continue reading →

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A sharp dressed man

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

I recently read an article from a prolific writer who reflected on the sycophantic reactions that the wearing of the military uniform in public engenders. The writer said he witnessed numerous people on the airline he was traveling go out of … Continue reading →

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Drone, baby, drone (Updated)

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

This week a report was published by Stanford/NYU that documented the devastating effects that drone strikes are having on the civilian population in Pakistan. While the detailed account has gotten little attention in the commercial media (cue Pyle, “Surprise, surprise, … Continue reading →

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I, Too

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare … Continue reading →

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