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Waking up this morning to dull grey and the spatter of rain --- I experiment cautiously with breathing and I don't cough. Hallelulah ( Read more... ) -
hack. cough. splutter.
I would deeply appreciate it if the elephant standing on my chest would kindly Go Away.
At least it was a dank, rainy day so it was an appropriate one for lying around waiting for the antibiotics to kick in. -
Bulletin from the political front
I haven't dropped off the face of the planet, but I've been madly busy since I started my new job in mid-February. I'm one of the five researchers with the provincial caucus of the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Nova Scotia, and I expected it to be challenging ... but I never thought it would be THIS all-consuming ( Read more... ) -
For the Nova Scotians: Heads up on mining and forestry consultations
Just in case you haven't heard -- Voluntary Planning is holding consultations throughout the province on a new ten-year plan for Nova Scotia's natural resources. Check out the schedule here ( Read more... ) -
There are no words: Susan Elizabeth Klabunde, 1964-2007
KLABUNDE, Susan Elizabeth - 43, Halifax, passed away September 28, 2007, in the IWK-Grace Health Centre. Born in London, Ont., on May 4, 1964, she was a daughter of Dianne (Read) Klabunde and the late Karl Klabunde ( Read more... ) -
The NDP Take Outremont in the federal by-election
It was, I think, 1990 since the federal NDP last won a seat anywhere in Québec, as the LIberals, Bloc Québecois, and some flavours of Conservative Party battled it out. The NDP, as an anglo social democratic alternative, has tended to be squeezed out: provincially, our 'natural' voters have opted for the PQ, and we haven't been perceived as a ( Read more... ) -
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Oh, and speaking of financial stressors, we have a brand new roof, with aluminum clad fascias and soffits, and gutters that work. The old one sprang a horrible leak during the rainy weather in July, and we have to replace the bathroom ceiling :-P ( Read more... ) -
And the sheep may safely graze ...
Ganked from szandara
Ping me and I will:
1) Tell you why I friended you.
2) Associate you with a song/film.
3) Tell a random fact about you.
4) Tell a first memory about you.
5) Ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
6) Tell you my favourite user pic of yours.
7) In retort, spread this disease in your LJ, should you feel so inclined. -
Global action on climate change - pass it on!
This global petition is aimed at making sure climate change is on of this June's G8 meeting priorities.It was launched this week by Avaaz.org, which was co-founded by Res Publica, a global civic advocacy group, and MoveOn.org Civic Action. ... "Avaaz.org also enjoys the partnership and support of leading activist organizations from around the world ( Read more... )