I loved this story about a 9-year old resident of Washington who is bound and determined to return to Texas. It starts as a story about a repeat runaway and questionable airport security, but rapidly spirals into the question of why the NSA hasn't recruited this kid yet--he's the next Jack Bauer.www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/01/17/

I was going to ask for workable plans to bring lasting peace, or even short-term peace, to the Middle East. That was too depressing, so...

What'd everyone have for dinner?

If you are trying to snack less, do not read the article in the paper's Food section about the fabulous 2-day Indian-Jewish wedding and nonstop eating extravaganza, including luscious food photos and the caterer's comment that, as he does many of the large Indian weddings in the area, people see him and immediately feel hungry, even if they don't ( Read more... )

Today's Stone Soup:

Grocery store clerk: Find everything ok?

Joan: And MORE! It's been so nice shopping without my 2-year old! I can take my time...try some samples...and this is SUCH a nice store!! I'm usually in such a rush I barely notice!....You don't really care, do you ( Read more... )

...and with 5 days remaining in the month, May and June have broken the previous two-month rainfall record in Boston, since recordkeeping started in 1871. We've had about 4 times as much rain as normal, and are up about 50% for the year to date. *waves flipper at whiz*

Today's Sylvia cartoon, for the sign of Cancer ( Read more... )

Two questions about spam ( Read more... )

From the Walden Jackson County Star (Colorado)

On August 9, a gate was left open along Highway 14 west of Walden and several head of cattle left a perfectly good pasture with some of the lushest grass in years to go stand on asphalt. Their owner was notified.

Let me get this straight. After a few years of ignoring significant issues regarding executive power, executive priviledge, the balance of power between the three branches, etc, Congress has finally located its collective manhood with regards to the issue: The FBI cannot search congressional offices. Ever. Even with a warrant. A congressman's ( Read more... )

Well, we're halfway through our two weeks of rain. Should be exciting driving through rivers by the end of the week. The poison ivy is loving it, and I am staying strictly on the sidewalk, and again considering the wisdom of retroactively declaring the couch and bed off-limits to the dog ( Read more... )