Monthly Archives: February 2008

A tragedy…

Posted on 27 February 2008 by Becca

There are so many ‘crimes against humanity’ going on with the GOP and Bush Administration, yet another that sometimes gets ignored is how they are literally bankrupting the country. Hundreds of billions of dollars… For that, we could eliminate poverty, … Continue reading →

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Another trip ’round the Sun

Posted on 24 February 2008 by Becca

Where does the time go? Anyway, today, marks the 45th anniversary of my birth.  My mother already did me the huge blessing of sending (just a tad early) her own email greetings.  Thanks, Mom. What a life this has been…

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Reprise, Repeat & Refine

Posted on 21 February 2008 by Becca

I made another batch of my new vegetarian corn chowder tonight.  This time, with celery (thanks to a friend back from Bangalore), as well as fresh carrots & garlic.  Used up the last of our white onions.  We happened to … Continue reading →

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The War On…

Posted on 21 February 2008 by Becca

As a follow-on to my post from a couple days ago on "The Punishment Doctrine," it’s also occurred to me that America is a country that loves declaring war on things.  (Although it’s also to be noted that ever since … Continue reading →

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The Punishment Doctrine

Posted on 18 February 2008 by Becca

Over the last couple of days, I’ve been wondering how a nation like America can move from the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — how it can change from a country whose past President declared "war … Continue reading →

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About darned time…

Posted on 15 February 2008 by Becca

Muckraker | Talking Points Memo | House Passes Contempt Resolution against White House Officials By Paul Kiel – February 14, 2008, 2:26PM Well, after all that — after seven months, it’s done. The House passed the contempt resolution against White … Continue reading →

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Lots of new visitors the last day or so…

Posted on 13 February 2008 by Becca

I’m seeing a huge uptick in traffic from a site that I can’t for the life of me figure out why they’re linking here.  But welcome Scout.com visitors (a Bruins sports site).  One of you mind dropping me a line … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Corn Chowder & Rainy Days

Posted on 12 February 2008 by Becca

Leftover ingredients can be the mother of culinary invention.  We’ve had some frozen corn in our freezer for a while, and unlike the stuff in the States, Indian corn tends to be somewhat mature and tough.  So today, while looking … Continue reading →

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Humidity

Posted on 11 February 2008 by Becca

The old joke: "It’s hotter than hell here."  (pause)  "Yeah, but it’s the dry heat!"  (ba-dum-pum!) Well, the temperature’s climbing, and the humidity is rising well past the 50% mark.  Last night, we got a lovely sky-show in the form … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile Bush threatens financial ruin and war…

Posted on 8 February 2008 by Becca

From the "Headlines That Can Be Read Two Ways" files: Bush: Obama, Clinton Threaten "Prosperity And Peace" – Politics on The Huffington Post AP WASHINGTON — President Bush, rallying conservatives for a battle against Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Rodham Clinton … Continue reading →

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