Open Thread–6/22/2012
My apartment reached 104° yesterday, but it wasn’t so bad, because it was one day only. When the heat wave lasts longer, it’s far worse, because the building never cools between days. Today I need to...
View ArticleOpen Thread–7/7/2012
Yesterday the heat was severe, and it set off my COPD. I could not sleep at all last night. Therefore, this is today’s only article, so I can go to bed. I am not current with replies, but will catch...
View ArticleMerkley Helps Lead on Disclose Act
The last Republican I had representing me in any capacity was Sen. Gordon Smith. In hopes of becoming GOP-free, I volunteered for the campaign of Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Ever since, I have been glad I...
View ArticleA Federal Voters’ Bill of Rights
The only good thing about last week’s election is the outcome. Voters waited in long lines for several hours, and Teabaggers harassed voters at the polls, mostly in Democratic leaning areas....
View ArticleOpen Thread–11/17/2012
We have made it to another weekend, and I hope that you are enjoying yours. I’m current with replies. Tomorrow is a holy day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos are meditating with the...
View ArticleOpen Thread–12/18/2012
I’m still down. I’m current with replies. Tomorrow I hope. Jig Zone Puzzle: Today’s took me 5:04 (average 5:42). To do it, click here. How did you do? Fantasy Football Report: Here is the playoff...
View ArticleOpen Thread–12/21/2012
I’m feeling slightly better today, so I’m going to try to catch up on overdue housekeeping and see how I hold up. I’m current with replies. Hopefully this weekend. Jig Zone Puzzle: Today’s took me...
View ArticleOpen Thread–2/8/2013
Something must have been going on downtown yesterday, because there were helicopters low over my building for the early part of my sleep time, so I’m pretty pooped. I’m current with replies and should...
View ArticleHouse Progressives are Spot-on
With the sequester looming, many progressives are concerned that Obama might make a deal with Republicans that effect benefits people receive from earned entitlements, for which they have paid all...
View ArticleOpen Thread–3/31/2013
I continue to improve and hope to return to full speed this week. Jig Zone Puzzle: Today’s took me 4:33 (average 5:08). To do it, click here. How did you do? Short Takes: From MoveOn: What If...
View ArticleOpen Thread–6/22/2013
Going into day 8, I’m having a major problem with my patches. Can anyone tell me how to make the damn things stay lit? We’ve has comments from a right-wing celebrity and his militia. You may want...
View ArticleOpen Thread–6/23/2013
I’m writing early in what should (hopefully) be a one day heat spell. It’s just after Noon, and the temperature as already 86° at my desk. Not fun! I wish these patches would stop sputtering out....
View ArticleOpen Thread–8/24/2013
Writing for tomorrow, day 71, it’s still relatively cool. I may actually have a few days respite from this horrid summer. The meeting went well. We brought in a writers’ panel headed by a writer...
View ArticleA Republican Freedom
At different times, different people have had different ideas of freedom. The Pilgrims objected to having the dogma of the Church of England imposed on them. They came to the new world for the...
View ArticleMore Than One Issue!
Republicans have been dominating the media and keeping, one and only one issue in the forefront of America’s consciousness. They are making ObamaCare look lie a good issue for them by using the...
View ArticleOpen Thread–10/22/2013
I’m writing for tomorrow, and this was to be tomorrow’s only article, but today’s news is too big not to cover, so today I’m working harder than a hooker at a Republican family values convention....
View ArticleOpen Thread–12/19/2013
Yesterday I went back to bed after my appointment and stayed there, so pickings are slim, Going forward will depend on how I feel later today. Jig Zone Puzzle: Today’s took me 3:47 (average 4:47). To...
View ArticleOpen Thread–12/26/2013
I’m writing for tomorrow, early on Christmas morning, because there will be no time later in the day, if I don’t get it done now. No matter what your faith, I hope your Christmas has been everything...
View ArticleOpen Thread–1/3/2013
I’m writing for tomorrow and taking a relatively lazy day, after a hard day yesterday. The roast beef dinner turned out just right, and in addition to feeding less fortunate friends, I took a plate to...
View ArticleRecovering the Middle
Once upon a time, I considered myself a Centrist. I often voted for Republicans, and would vote for those individuals again, because they were more progressive than many Democrats at that time....
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