monday open thoughts

But I've been reading some of the rescued diaries at Orange & thought this one was of particular interest:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/...

I've included the comments this time around (there aren't very many, unfortunately) b/c some of them have good advice.  Gooserock's was particularly interesting.

Another personal favorite rescued diary was a slice of history from KAMuston: I dropped that link in Alma's Sunday Open.  You might enjoy it over your morning coffee.

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.
E. B. White  

though the u.s. national weather service will not have an update until 5am, our emergency broadcast system here has already upgraded our hurricane watch status to hurricane warning.

there is still the possibility of a northward jog in the storm before reaching us, but right now we're not taking any chances. the winds have already picked up significantly, though the rain has yet to hit.

I'll make these comments a live blog, and post every half hour and keep you guys updated as long as we still have power.

please don't worry, we're battened down and boarded up. all's that's left is to get the rest of the animals in the house, and J just woke up so he'll be helping out when / if the time comes.

gonna make another pot of coffee and then head outside for a bit (the house is hot as hell all boarded up) and take advantage of the strong breezes on the balcony.

talk to ya in a bit!

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Thoreau ... and, do no harm

Although I'm certainly no expert on shrimp & grits, I think the switch worked out fine...

:)

Everything tasted well in the end!

Pass me a bottle, Mr. Jones...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/...

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.
E. B. White  

Noor B was in a car accident - caused by a teenager on a cellphone.  She has a herniated disk and is scheduled for surgery September 23.  To add insult to injury, she is terrified about coverage for the treatment she needs - and without the surgery she will be disabled.

Sorry.  I just think this story needs to be kept in everyone's eye.  It's the worst humanitarian crisis of my lifetime -- and probably yours, too.

If we can't afford to give money, then we can at least give of our time and try to get the message out to people who do have the cash to donate.

Besides, I've "known" bubbanomics for years, and he's a great guy.  Go tip & rec him, willya?

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.
E. B. White  

today:

question: "if men would steadily observe realities only and not allow themselves to be deluded life to compare it with such things as we know would be like a fairytale and the arabian nights entertainments"

essay that pointed to: Henry's Pond

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question: "what can i do with windfall little green apples"

essay that pointed to: Little Green Apples

cool, huh?

"Indeed, if a poor man will spend a year in prison for stealing out of hunger,
how high would the gallows need to be to hang the rich man?"
~The Patrician in 'Snuff' by Terry Pratchett

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.
E. B. White  

http://www.dailykos.com/storyo...

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.
E. B. White  

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.
E. B. White