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Monthly Archives: October 2012
R Words
I follow misslisted, who is an honest, evocative writer. She inadvertently prompted me to write about something that is commonly considered, painfully, private. In today’s political climate it is a dirty, shameful, degenerate, character flaw. I was raped. Thirty-four years … Continue reading
Time Out
It’s no secret that I am socially liberal. Here, in my small universe, I say whatever I want because I am the Supreme Ruler. This election season has been filled with strident voices from both camps. I have tried to … Continue reading
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Marginal Thought
Apparently, government has learned nothing from the heartless, shameful response to Hurricane Katrina. Mayor Bloomberg, with all the sensitivity of a gnat (apologies to the noble gnat), responded when questioned about the inmates at Rikers Island, “Rikers Island, the land is up … Continue reading
Long Road to Ruin
Long Road to Ruin. Sound, objective, political points to consider. Is the sky falling?
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Casual Confidential
I am casually acquainted with a man, who is falling apart before my eyes. I meet him on the sidewalk where he tells me what malady has recently befallen him. I can’t remember how the casual confidences began. Recently, we … Continue reading
I promised I would write about him some day
I promised I would write about him some day. A lesson in gratitude; it will open your heart wide for the writer and her subject. Everyone on the planet should have the grace of such an experience. Compassion is often … Continue reading
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Richard Daybell Strikes Again
http://richarddaybell.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/an-interview-with-the-last-undecided-voter Richard reveals the sad truth in voter indecision.
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Gravitas
Gravitas. A case for demanding integrity from politicians applying for positions in government stewardship. We’re getting exactly what we deserve in sitting back accepting what we’re given.
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Gone Forever
There was a shooting here in the hamlet today. It made me think of Oakley. The next thing I knew, I was listening to REM and doing a Google search for Oakley J. Smith, hoping to find a photograph of … Continue reading