This morning
My goal for today is to get my bird quilt finished. This has become complicated by the fact that the quilt decided that it wanted yellow sashing instead of the…
Continue readingImbolc
Imbolc (or oimelc) is coming up this week. I’ve never been a big celebrator of holidays but since I’m learning about paganism I’ve decided to do something for each of…
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Elections
Compare and contrast the Iraqi election with the election last November here in a “battleground state.” Iraqis have braved death threats in order to vote. Ohioans sued the government because…
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I’m a Queen!
Take the quiz: “What Historic Woman Are You?”Queen HatshepsutShe was an Egyptian princess who wanted to be King. So she pasted on a fake beard and called herself King Hatshepsut….
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Movin’ On Up
I just got the weirdest letter from my mortgage company. We strongly recommend that you carry coverage equal to the replacement value of your property. Please contact your agent or…
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Contemplating Newsweek
There were two articles in this week’s Newsweek that got me thinking. The first was about women in science. It was discussing the controversy surrounding Lawrence Summers remarks about inherent…
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She’s Baaaaak!
Have you ever had an existential moment courtesy of electronic equipment? I was cleaning stalls this afternoon. The wheelbarrow was bogged down in snow that was deeper than expected. I…
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waiting….
I’m waiting for a serviceman to come install a satellite receiver downstairs. He’s supposed to be here exactly between 12 and 5. I’m thinking about what I should be doing…