You were a good writer.

Sometimes you have to wonder if you did something bad in a former life.

This week's ills are piling up and it's only Wednesday.
Topping the list: food poisoning and a smashed back car window.

I just want to have my turkey and eat it too.

In 1972, the Supreme Court struck down a  Massachusetts law that said it was illegal for unmarried couples to buy contraception. FYI, in 1968, it was made legal for MARRIED couples to buy contraception.

More specifically, when my parents were courting in Massachusetts, they could not legally buy condoms. I guess that was extra incentive for getting ( Read more... )

Recently, I made a donation to Habitat for Humanity on behalf of friends ( Read more... )

I never thought I'd be concerned about having too many tomatoes, but I am reaching the tipping point. We've been doing a farm share this summer which overall has been a great experience. It's forced us to be creative with using all sorts of vegetables and in general we've been eating better and healthier - which is impressive given our already ( Read more... )

Headline right now "Warning: Ike may bring 'certain death'" (http://www.cnn.com)

Someone doesn't have a complete grasp of the English language. Personally, I'll be hoping that Ike may not bring "certain death".

"McCain and Palin made a morning stop at Tom's Diner in Pittsburgh's trendy Southside neighborhood." (i.e. our neighborhood). Tom's is pretty good, but I would have recommended 1889 Cafe down the street. A couple weeks ago, McCain chowed down on a Primanti Brothers sandwich.

Mr Biden is leading our Pittsburgh Labor Day parade on Monday.

After ( Read more... )

So everyone knows the airlines are increasing fees and decreasing service like mad, but does everyone also know that frequent flyer miles are being hit as well?

Here's a rundown of the latest hits to frequent flyer programs. (http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/up-front-with-tim-winship/frequent-flyers-should-act-now-to-avoid-new-fees-award-price- ( Read more... )

100 Foods Meme (Thanks to
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The first meeting/debate between McCain and Obama took place at a church and was mediated by a pastor?? Almost all the quotes I heard from Obama involved him discussing his faith in God. Can we please have a separation of church and state?? Can we please take God and Jesus and all their cronies the hell out of this election ( Read more... )