George Orwell used satire and talking pigs to mock utopian socialists in “Animal Farm.” Now, just in time for the Copenhagen climate conference, ClimateGate and the coming ice age, veteran...
In Grants Pass, we are pretty lucky to not have winters full of snow (some consider it lucky - I actually prefer the snow), but this morning we woke up to ice-rain and slick roads. For a town like...
I'm listening to rain on the rooftop, and two of my three cats are edging ever closer to me, surreptitiously trying to get on the blanket or my legs without my noticing. This is no mean feat for...
I am trying to lose a few pounds (again).
I'd put odds on the fact that I'm not the only person in our sleepy burg with such a stated goal. Others are trying things too: stop smoking, be more...
Hey kids, once again it's time to play "Where does this track belong?"Take a listen to, for now entitled, "Old School Bluesy", and describe a scene where you think this song would be a good fit....
Written by Steve Probst
on SteveProbst.net
8 days 13 hours ago
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all...
Written by Carter
on The Holzhojas
8 days 18 hours ago
So, it has been a while since I have sat down and blogged. Is it because I have been so busy? Partly. Is it because not much has been going on? Well, there was Halloween, Taylors 7th birthday, and...
Written by The Parker Family
on Parker Place
5 days 16 hours ago
Calling all Thurs-Wayers! It's that time again, to share photos that come from the road or signs or pathways, etc.
This was emailed to me, but I do not remember who sent it. It was apparently...
Tomorrow it will have been a week since the last time I ran. I had planned to go today, but instead slept in until almost 7:30. (Leona slept until almost 9... maybe we're getting ready to...