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Patriotism
Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
-- John F. Kennedy
OK, I'm writing this because I'm annoyed by the "flag lapel pin" non-controversy. Really... NON-controversy. If this is the best the opposition can come up with, Barack Obama is a shoo-in ( Read more... ) -
New camera
I got myself a new camera (on eBay) this week. It arrived yesterday afternoon ( Read more... ) -
Winter is back
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday, I was heralding the first sign of spring -- crocus shoots. Today ... ( Read more... ) -
Spring is coming
The rain today melted all the snow off my flower beds. It's supposed to turn cold again tonight, but it doesn't matter. It's still early February, and winter weather in Michigan generally persists through March (and sometimes into April), but it doesn't matter. I may have to drive home tonight in freezing rain on slick roads, but it doesn't matter ( Read more... ) -
Offered just because it's cool
Full disclosure: I'm an Obama supporter, at the moment. I'm not totally committed -- that is, if Clinton gets the nomination I will switch over to her with very little problem. I think they both have strengths. But that's not what I wanted to talk about right now ( Read more... ) -
Animated films
I've seen several mainstream animated films recently that surprised me with their dramatic quality ( Read more... ) -
Back home
I got home from the hospital yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. But I didn't get back on the computer until this morning, because I'm sliding back into normal activities gradually. I don't want to sit here at the computer too long at a stretch ( Read more... ) -
State of me
Today is my third day of lying in a hospital bed. I'll be brief because I'm writing this on my PDA, and it's tedious ( Read more... ) -
Tomorrow is spinning day
I realize a good deal of this post will make very little sense to many on my friends list. But if you have any interest in hand spinning at all, there might be a tidbit here. I'm posting to brag on a neat piece of equipment I've got.
( Spinning talk )
