• Uncategorical Weirdness

    Oh No! Mo’o!

    February 13, 2012 - By 

    This little guy (probably a mo’o, or some other kind of lizard) went for a ride; pulled over to encourage him off. Hope he survived, he refused to be herded into the weeds. Hope he has insurance, I hear GEICO is good. In other lizard news, there’s a teeny baby gecko in the bathroom, and a bigger green gecko on the lanai (he showed me a red wattle earlier). Via: Flickr Title: Oh No! Mo’o! By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 13 Feb ’12, 9.13pm CST

  • Blogs Wot I Read - Politics, Schmolitics

    Balloon Juice » One More Thing About Komen (It Forced Progressives To Grow A Pair)

    February 4, 2012 - By 

    THIS. Thanks to my Second Life chum RevPaperboy Boozehound for bringing this to my attention. I had been feeling the same way about the huge outpouring of progressive outrage over the Komen debacle, but this crystallized it for me. DON’T believe the lies. EVERYTHING said about Obama, the economy, and the whole freakin WORLD by FOX Newa commentators and right-wing guests is a a GOD. DAMNED. LIE. Progressives, assemble. Occupy your passion for justice, fairness, and universal healthcare. This time, though, was different. It was nice to watch everyone go for blood, and sink their teeth in and get some.…

  • Politics, Schmolitics - Uncategorical Weirdness

    One Billionaire Could Buy The Presidency; Why Bother With Elections?

    January 28, 2012 - By 

    This news item disturbs me for several reasons. I’ve been thinking about it for days. Then on last night’s Real Time with Bill Maher Adelson’s name came up, so I thought I’d get this draft up. Sheldon Adelson is also, far and away, the biggest patron of Newt Gingrich’s surging Republican presidential bid. Adelson and his wife, Miriam, have pumped $10 million into a political action committee backing Gingrich that is run by the former House speaker’s onetime aides. Campaign finance experts say the two $5 million contributions are among the largest known political donations in U.S. history. No other…

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Listened: Boston Children’s Chorus #MLK Concert On From The Top@NPR

    January 16, 2012 - By 

    I like to listen to Internet radio stations and sometimes stumble across some gems; this youth choir was outstanding. Their version of “Alleluia” was crisp and pure, and the young people the hosts interviewed had such inspiring stories. I’ve sung that piece recently, this performance totally rocks. This week, from the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, From the Top celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the eyes of today’s teenagers. You’ll hear the superb Boston Children’s Chorus sing several inspiring pieces and meet a 17-year-old bassoonist whose path parallels Coretta Scott King’s…

  • Home Improvement - The Life of Riley

    And Snow, It Finally Begins

    January 16, 2012 - By 

    Was home Friday, had a thing I couldn’t schedule on the weekend, an errand at village hall, and other chores. Originally had a vet appointment for Riley, but pushed it to tomorrow, as I didn’t want to mess with fresh snow and traffic snarls while trying to transport him (he gets spectacularly carsick). He had a scary problem earlier this week, vet thinks he has GERD so now I get to give him the kitty dose of Pepcid AC in addition to the other stuff. He’s maintaining weight, though. And last night he entertained us with his Bowl o’ Cat…