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the weirdness of humanity
2020 will forever be known for the great toilet paper shortage. Yes, the coronavirus is the big news, but after the dust settles, it will be the panicked response to toilet paper that will be most remembered. Apparently there were fistfights over toilet paper at the COSTCO near me. I guess that makes toilet paper the second most absurd thing to ( Read more... ) -
Veterans Day - a mixed bag of emotions
I am proud of those who serve in today's all volunteer military forces. There are many sacrifices these folks make, some big, some small. Some make the ultimate sacrifice and have nothing but a grieving widow or other family member receiving the flag from their coffin to remember them by.
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Local Sports - Washington Redskins
The controversy about the Washington Redskins team name has been going on for some time, but recently has been picking up steam again. Team owner Daniel Snyder has repeatedly stated the name was an honor bestowed years ago. History paints a much different story as can be read about here in this Washington Post article :
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Local Sports - Washington Nationals win World Series
As most of you know, I am a Chicago native and a fan of the hometown Chicago sports teams (White Sox in baseball ... fuck the Cubs). I do watch and follow the local teams (hate the Redskins, like the Nats and Caps, others I don't care about one way or the other ( Read more... ) -
Greetings to whoever may still be lurking in LJ land
So .... been a while. Not sure how many friends are still left. It was interesting going over a list from a long time ago and reminiscing on old memories and good times with folks I haven't seen in ages. I remember a snow event years ago and being stranded in West Virginia with friends and everyone firing up their laptops to login to LJ and make ( Read more... ) -
Weather Alert - possible icy Saturday, definitely cold weekend
so, remember that Saturday not long ago when we awoke to everything covered in a sheet of ice? and we couldn't really go anywhere until after noon? well buckaroos, we may have a repeat on our agenda ( Read more... )
