Monthly Archives: October 2012

R Words

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

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 →

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Time Out

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

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

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

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 →

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Moving Money

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

The best first step in restoring balance to the budget, and removing disparity induced discord, is to eliminate the carried interest loophole from the tax code. First, a simple explanation of carried interest and the way it provides unfair and … Continue reading →

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Long Road to Ruin

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Long Road to Ruin. Sound, objective, political points to consider. Is the sky falling?

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Casual Confidential

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

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 →

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I promised I would write about him some day

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

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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