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10:18 am
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The politics of spite!
I am so glad that someone is finally pointing this out. I have been feeling the frustration of this tendency, particularly regarding the public health care option. It seems that the more we suffer as a country, the better it will be for the republican party, in their eyes. How sick is that?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/opinion/05krugman.html
Current Mood:  annoyed
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05:53 pm
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Gore Vidal
An interesting interview of Gore Vidal, whom I have loved since reading the novel Julian in my youth.
http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/the_way_we_live/article6854221.ece
Current Music: Daphnis et Chloe - Ravel
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02:52 pm
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Seven Sisters Falls, Grenada
This hike was an absolute highlight of the trip for me. It is just so incredibly pristine and beautiful in the rainforest there and the hiking in that pure air was fantastically rejuvenating. Then the most amazing waterfalls waited for us to swim in at the end of our climb. Simply paradise.
Current Mood:  rejuvenated
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05:08 am
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Going to Hell again...
Current Mood: amused
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12:51 pm
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Hope Over Fear!
I wish everyone a most happy and blessed inauguration day. While I had no loss of words to describe my delight at being rid of George Bush, after hearing the incredible, visionary inaugural address of our 44th President Obama, I am simply touched to tears.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/us/politics/20text-obama.html
Current Mood: touched
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01:32 am
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Bush's parting anti choice gift!
Please repost...
Please take 2 minutes to send a message to the Obama administration asking them to overturn Bush's ludicrous rule:
http://www. ppaction. org/campaign/hhsdec08_ppol?rk=ad_Erb41OIb0E
DETAILS: The Bush administration has released a rule that could allow individual health care providers who receive federal funding to redefine abortion to include the most common forms of birth control — and then refuse to provide these basic services. A woman's ability to manage her own health care is at risk of being compromised by politics and ideology.
With the health of so many women at stake, the Obama administration must begin working immediately to reverse this rule. Sign your name to the petition below so that when the Obama administration begins in January, they'll know we need them to act quickly to protect women's health and reproductive freedom.
Current Mood: pissed off
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07:45 am
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"Patriotism swells in the heart of the american bear"
I haven't been able to write about the election yet, because it's still just sinking in that my vote actually counted and that this dream is manifest, but I keep catching myself feeling an optimism about the future that I haven't felt in a very long time and that a big part of me feared I would never feel again. I am unspeakably happy and have cried several times when thinking of the potential for progress that I feel swelling in our country now. Yes, despite my fading disbelief... I do feel hope.
Current Mood: hopeful
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03:47 am
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Apples and Pumpkins
I just realized that I never posted an entry about my day of apple and pumpkin picking with Janie. We took the Metro North upstate to this orchard out in the sticks. It was a gorgeous day. We walked 2 miles each way from the station to the farm and the foliage was gorgeous. When we got there the scene included cinnamon apple doughnuts, hot cider, and kids running around being an adorable nuisance. Most of the people were close to the entrance, so we had a relatively peaceful time once we wandered off into the orchards. We brought back apples and I made an apple pie from scratch and Janie made an apple crisp. I think that I'll stop by Janie's place tomorrow to make a pie out of that little pumpkin we brought back. Yum!
Current Mood:  awake
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07:23 pm
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Southpark me wishes you a Happy Halloween!
A little early, I know but when gojiraeight inspired me to play around with this, I just couldn't resist adding the jack o lantern. Once the pumpkin was there I couldn't fight the fact that it's a halloween greeting either. Funny how my self portrait was only one detail away from being a halloween card. *shrugs*
Current Mood: amused
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04:13 am
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Reposted from Pachamama
PBS has a poll that asks: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be VP?
The Right is having masses of people vote that Palin is qualified.
Let's hear from the rest of us.
Let's turn this around..... You don't have to give your name or email
address in order to vote. It's very simple. Just CLICK and VOTE.
Here's the link: http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html
Just click & vote NOW. LET'S TURN THIS AROUND.
Send this on.
Current Mood:  discontent
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04:25 pm
[Link] | 88% Mike Gravel
84% Dennis Kucinich
78% John Edwards
76% Bill Richardson
72% Barack Obama
72% Chris Dodd
69% Joe Biden
69% Hillary Clinton
29% Ron Paul
27% Tom Tancredo
25% Rudy Giuliani
23% Mitt Romney
21% John McCain
20% Fred Thompson
19% Mike Huckabee
2008 Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz
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03:43 pm
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Sarah Palin's Banned Books
"An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde
In the current issue of Time Magazine, the publication confirms stories circulating on the internet that the Republican Nominee for Vice President sought to censor books at the Wasilla Public Library.
Their story states: "Stein says that as mayor, Palin continued to inject religious beliefs into her policy at times. "She asked the library how she could go about banning books," he says, because some voters thought they had inappropriate language in them. "The librarian was aghast." That woman, Mary Ellen Baker, couldn't be reached for comment, but news reports from the time show that Palin had Baker fired for not giving "full support" to the mayor. " Citizen uproar forced Palin to reinstate Baker, who resigned two years later because "Palin was too hard to work for."
Thanks to Michele Witchipoo for this post.
Current Mood: infuriated
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03:06 am
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Those wild and crazy Knights Templar
...get uppity with the vatican again! Delightful stuff.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/04/knights_templar_pope/
Thanks to Lassiter for the link.
Current Mood: chipper
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02:39 am
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Blessed Lughnasadh darlings!
Current Mood:  naughty
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03:45 am
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IS THAT ALL THERE IS? - Peggy Lee
SPOKEN:
I remember when I was a very little girl, our house caught on fire.
I'll never forget the look on my father's face as he gathered me up
in his arms and raced through the burning building out to the pavement.
I stood there shivering in my pajamas and watched the whole world go up in flames.
And when it was all over I said to myself, "Is that all there is to a fire"
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
SPOKEN:
And when I was 12 years old, my father took me to a circus, the greatest show on earth.
There were clowns and elephants and dancing bears.
And a beautiful lady in pink tights flew high above our heads.
And so I sat there watching the marvelous spectacle.
I had the feeling that something was missing.
I don't know what, but when it was over,
I said to myself, "is that all there is to a circus?
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
SPOKEN:
Then I fell in love, head over heels in love, with the most wonderful boy in the world.
We would take long walks by the river or just sit for hours gazing into each other's eyes.
We were so very much in love.
Then one day he went away and I thought I'd die, but I didn't,
and when I didn't I said to myself, "is that all there is to love?"
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
SPOKEN:
I know what you must be saying to yourselves,
if that's the way she feels about it why doesn't she just end it all?
Oh, no, not me. I'm in no hurry for that final disappointment,
for I know just as well as I'm standing here talking to you,
when that final moment comes and I'm breathing my lst breath, I'll be saying to myself
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
Current Mood: depressed
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05:03 am
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Necromantic Anniversary Party this Friday!
We'll be celebrating our first anniversary on Friday.
My precious dark seed has reached its first milestone!
Current Mood: excited
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06:33 pm
[Link] | LAYER ONE: ON THE OUTSIDE
Birth Date: 3/29/it's a mystery
Birth Place: NY, NY
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Queens
Current Location: Flushing, Queens
Eye Color: brown, though sometimes greenish.
Hair Color: Black
Righty or Lefty: Lefty
Zodiac Sign: Aries Sun, Libra Moon, Gemini Rising
LAYER TWO: ON THE INSIDE
Your heritage: Italian, and 1/4 Russian (my mother line)
Your weakness: Love
Your fears: Being alone when I am very old
Your perfect pizza: with assorted mushrooms, or green chilis and garlic (a bit of Santa Fe nostalgia for me).
Goal you'd like to achieve: MLS, and success in an academic library setting.
LAYER THREE: YESTERDAY
Your thoughts first waking up: ACK!!!! *hides*
Your best physical feature: That I have all of my limbs?
Your bedtime: fluctuates wildly
Your most missed memory: There isn't anything I miss, but there have been many beautiful moments, mostly involving nature rather than particular people actually.
LAYER FOUR: YOUR PICK:
Pepsi or Coke: I only like ginger ale, unless there is no other choice.
McDonald's or Burger King: Neither
Adidas or Nike: chinese slippers or my frankenstein lesbian shoes (they are the only flats I own and as close to sneakers as I get).
Tea or Nestea: Tea
Chocolate or vanilla: both!
Cappuccino or coffee: both!
LAYER FIVE: DO YOU/ARE YOU?
Smoke: No.
Swear: Only when provoked
Like Being Single: Sometimes
Have a crush(es): Only on gay men
Like(d) high school: I had tons of fun in high school
Want to get married: Yes
Do you believe in yourself?: As an abstract concept? Even Santa Claus believes in me.
Think you're a health freak: Not at all. I'm far too hedonistic in my eating habits for that.
Get along with your parents: Absolutely.
LAYER SIX: IN THE PAST MONTH
Gone on a date: Several
Gone to the mall: No
Been on stage: Only to dance, not for an audience.
Gone skating: No.
Gone skinny dipping: Not in a very long time. Too long in fact.
LAYER SEVEN: HAVE YOU EVER
Played a game that required removal of clothing: No.
LAYER EIGHT: GETTING OLDER
Age you hope to be married: Before I have to meet him at the senior center for dates.
Describe your dream wedding: Weddings are such a pain in the arse.
LAYER NINE: IN A GAL/GUY
Best eye color?: None in particular.
Best hair color?: Black
Short or long hair: Whatever works.
Height: Tall.
Type of clothing: He should have his own sense of personal style that works for him. The way the clothing fits is important.
LAYER TEN: IN THE NUMBERS
Number of CD's: I have no idea, and I'm certainly not going to try counting them all now!
Number of piercings: one in each ear.
Number of tattoos: None
Number of times been on TV: never
Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: I don't think it has.
Current Mood:  lazy
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08:15 am
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3 is a magic number
Current Mood: peaceful
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04:34 pm
[Link] | | Who You Should Vote For | 
Dennis Kucinich: 81%
Mike Gravel: 81%
John Edwards: 75%
Barack Obama: 69%
Hillary Clinton: 44%
Ron Paul: 31%
John McCain: 25%
Rudy Giuliani: 25%
Mike Huckabee: 19%
Mitt Romney: 6%
Who you agree with on the war in Iraq: John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Mike Gravel, and Ron Paul
Who you agree with on the economy: John Edwards and Barack Obama
Who you agree with on health care: Dennis Kucinich
Who you agree with on taxes: Mike Gravel and Mike Huckabee
Who you agree with on abortion: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, and Rudy Giuliani
Who you agree with on gay rights: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, and Barack Obama |
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06:25 am
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My dear friends
May 2008 bring us all many prosperous days and nights filled with decadence, delights and wonders of which 2007 has never dreamed! "And so hail to you, Dionysus, god of abundant
clusters! Grant that we may come again rejoicing to this season,
and from that season onwards for many a year."
- Homeric Hymn to Dionysus
Current Mood: peaceful
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