Monthly Archives: March 2006

Poem: “Blow-flies”

Posted on 26 March 2006 by Becca

Another poem.  And you folks wondered what I was doing with myself all that time in India? Blow-flies Trouble and strife arrive not singly nor in pairs but always in great buzzing black swarms They blot out the sun bringing … Continue reading →

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Ooops!

Posted on 26 March 2006 by Becca

Sorry folks — I just realized tonight that I hadn’t had comments turned back on for any of my posts since returning from India.  Should be all better now. – Becca

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Poem: “The Smithy”

Posted on 26 March 2006 by Becca

Another poem for you this evening, my dear occasional Imaginary Reader The Smithy Some days I am the Hammer but far more often I feel like the Anvil Only when I am very lucky do I get to be the … Continue reading →

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Bush shuns Patriot Act requirement – The Boston Globe

Posted on 24 March 2006 by Becca

President Bush today signed into law a bill that, in a signing statement, he says dissolves Congress, makes the Judiciary a sub-branch under the Unitary Executive, and authorizes the President to control both State and territorial governments directly. Even though … Continue reading →

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Answer: At least 3 1/2 more years in the quagmire…

Posted on 22 March 2006 by Becca

Froomkin (the only guy worth reading in the WaPo anymore) reports: News Between the Lines Bush made the most news with two offhand, possibly even accidental admissions amid the familiar and increasingly ineffective talking points that took up most of … Continue reading →

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Aren’t long-term memory problems indicative of heart troubles?

Posted on 20 March 2006 by Becca

Reuters AlertNet – Cheney says he won’t resign, will serve out term WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) – Vice President Dick Cheney, a lightning rod for criticism about administration policies, on Sunday rejected the notion of resigning and said he would … Continue reading →

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Poem: “Layers”

Posted on 20 March 2006 by Becca

Another poem for you, my dear Imaginary Readers: Layers I scratch the edgeof the world-canvasfind what I thoughtwas immutable physicalityis nothing more than a thin veneera façade Base wood is often coveredwith a thin layer of somethingmore fine, more rareto … Continue reading →

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Ah, this explains a lot…

Posted on 20 March 2006 by Becca

TheStar.com – How to spot a baby conservative How to spot a baby conservative Whiny children, claims a new study, tend to grow up rigid and traditional. Future liberals, on the other hand … Remember the whiny, insecure kid in … Continue reading →

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I’m here, not to worry (and a poem)

Posted on 17 March 2006 by Becca

I apologize, those of my Imaginary Readers, who might still be haunting this place despite my long absence.  Before leaving, I was given all kinds of warnings about the dangers of drinking unfiltered water or eating certain foods. In India, … Continue reading →

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A moment of advertising Zen

Posted on 16 March 2006 by Becca

I know it’s just a commercial for Sony’s line of Bravia televisions…but something about this is just so very restful and serene.  Give it a watch http://www.bravia-advert.com/commercial/braviaextcommhigh.html Note:  Seems to require IE to launch, and Quicktime to play.  I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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