Co-opting Hope

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I gave up soft drinks almost a decade ago now. I dabble in the occasional ginger ale when a upset stomach busts in, but there will be no pop otherwise. I preface this because I’m not bagging on Pepsi here because I am a Coke man or some other B.S. I’m pissed at Pepsi because […]

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Sound Financial Advice

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I must say, the wife and I have had some spirited conversations about the current economic crisis, especially as it pertains to homeowners. We are not on polar extremes, mind you, we just have subtle differences about how things play out. She tends to lean a bit more toward the “people should know better than […]

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Welcome to DC, Joe

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I hate hearing/reading/seeing anything about Joe the (I don’t pay my taxes and haven’t fixed a thing in years) Plumber. Can’t stand him, but it’s hilarious that Republicans keep propping him up. Luckily, he got a warm reception by all of 11 people here in DC to promote his book. Love it. Now, get the […]

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Snow With A Tinge of Sadness

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I woke up several times last night, checking on the snowfall. The wife and I desperately wanted a snow day. We have these great sleds and wanted to go to the giant hill behind our building and enjoy the first really good sledding snow of the season. Plus, the dog loves it. I could write […]

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Seattle Police Beating

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It’s no Rodney King, mind you, but it’s pretty gnarly watching a cop beat up a girl just for flicking her shoe at him. There’s no audio, but I doubt she said anything he hadn’t heard before. […]

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My Paper Challenge: Solutions

I’m about to restart my paper challenge. Going to hold on to another month’s worth of recyclable white paper, newspaper, magazines and stuff so I can see how I am doing in reducing my consumption and impact. Before March gets here, I am going to give you all some solutions I have used to help […]

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I’m from KY, But Still …

I’m an active contributer and helper to the We campaign, one of the many initiatives to help fight global warming. One of the new partners in this fight is Reality.org (which has a bitchin’ logo … damn I wish I had thought of that). One of its new commercials is directed by the Coen Bros., […]

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Back in DC … And Having to Hold It

If there was ever a time to appreciate my telecommute day, it is this week. Because I get to go to the bathroom. Hold on, let me explain. Each week during this month, a different floor in my office building is having the bathrooms remodeled. So this week we have to go downstairs and use […]

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Maui: A Fond Farewell

Looks like this will be my last post from Maui. I still have several hours left here before I head to the airport and the reverse trip from hell back to DC, where apparently it will be 40 degrees, snowy, rainy and windy as we land. Brilliant. I will miss this island. I constantly refer […]

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