Monthly Archives: November 2003
The DSL Drama
… may have abated. The ISP called this evening and said that maintenance had been performed on the line and that may take care of the problem. I’ve only been online sporadically today, but the DSL has been working when … Continue reading
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Dial-up Sucks
I am soooooooooooooooooooo pissed. My DSL connection has gone haywire. I haven’t been able to get a realiable connection for the last two days. Basically, I haven’t been able to connect, or if I have been able to connect I … Continue reading
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Slave Drivers
Now, I’m as liberal as the next person, but even I have to file this one under “You Have Got to be Kidding Me.” Apparently, some people are offended at having equipment labeled “Master” and “Slave.” Ya know? Like when … Continue reading
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Parents for Peace
A group of parents with children among the troops in Iraq are headed to Iraq on a peace mission.
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Dear Republicans, P.S.
My friend Hope has a post up addressing how the Republicans seem to have abandoned fiscal conservatism or shrinking the federal government, and I thought I’d add my two cents. It strikes me as odd that we’ve gone back to … Continue reading
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ADD & Forgiveness
I had another session with my ADD coach yesterday, as we continued working through some of my ADD-related issues. I was surprised to hear the word “forgiveness” come out of my mouth during that hour, and something happened when I … Continue reading
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Psalm 2(00)3
This was a hoot. Psalm 2(00)3 Bush is my shepherd, I shall be in want. He leadeth me beside the still factories, He maketh me to lie down on park benches, He restoreth my doubts about the Republican party. He … Continue reading
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Great Quote
I’m just in the middle of reading The Culture of Make Believe, by Derrick Jensen (which I highly recommend, by the way), and came across this quote that blew me away. Love and violence, properly speaking, are polar opposites. Love … Continue reading
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Again, No Evidence
Again, the US has no evidence about a claim used to support the war in Iraq. This time, according to Condoleezza Rice, the US has no evidense that Syria is hiding Iraq’s WMDs. We’re still waiting for a pre-war Bush … Continue reading
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Strike for Moore
Michael Moore, bless him. I just finished watching his Oscar Winning Bowling for Columbine. And while the film has its flaws, I have to say I was moved at times, horrified at others and flabergasted at still other points in … Continue reading
Cyndi, At Last
I guess I bought my first Cyndi Lauper album back in the days when you could still find vinyl in just about any music store. Her She’s So Unusual, in 1984, was one of my first music purchases, and I … Continue reading
Vengance is Theirs?
Some seem to think that Iraqi families want retribution for deaths of their loved ones who have died as a result of our war. Well, why shouldn’t they?
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Give ‘Em Hell, Natalie!
I find it encouraging to know that Natalie Maines (of the Dixie Chicks)has not been cowed into silence by the McCarthly-esque reactions to her previous anti-war statements. They had their records banned from radio. One had property vandalized and they … Continue reading
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Spam Rage
I know spam email is irritating, but the only thing I gotta say to this guy is, “Dude, get a spamblocker. Now.” Not to sound like a commercial, but my ISP offers great spam protection. Any email from someone not … Continue reading
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Tantrums?
Parenthood, I’m finding, means never having a dull moment. Today, it felt like Parker and I covered the District from end to end. His daycare was closed today, for staff training, so I took off work to spend the day … Continue reading