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Nov 23, 2009, 6:48 am
...Somebody's going shopping later! I want 'em all! Okay, Susan Boyle can wait. I just threw that one in so there's something for everyone! Actually I wouldn't mind getting th... Comment - Like
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Nov 22, 2009, 5:30 pm
Three Mile Island Radiation Leak Investigated (CNN)
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A leak at Three Mile Island exposed about 20 workers to low levels of radiation Saturday, but officials said there is ... Comment - Like
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Nov 21, 2009, 6:48 pm
One of my favorite bloggers--themom over at Attentive Aphorist is in the hospital. Normally I would not mention actual names, but she does have her name on the Facebook badge right on her blog, so I ... Comment - Like
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Nov 21, 2009, 4:30 pm
It was over as quickly as it began. "Prospective jurors do not have to report tomorrow. Your jury service is now complete." That's the latest recorded message I received, when I called in for m... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 5:55 pm
It's November 11th and that means it is Veterans Day in the U.S.A. It's an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in o... Comment - Like
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Nov 5, 2009, 11:45 pm
I had hoped to post this for Halloween, but it was just put on YouTube yesterday. It's hilarious; doesn't need to be so long though! Believe me, if you watch it, the time will fly by.~ John Comment - Like
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Nov 5, 2009, 6:33 am
Some unexpected good news! And YAY for teachers, who inspire their students to learn. That is, after all why students go to school, isn't it--to learn? As I said the other day, I read the artic... Comment - Like
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Nov 4, 2009, 1:17 am
Watch fall unfold one frame at a time in a multimedia piece with cello accompaniment by Carol Wessler of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. ( Peoria Journal Star:) Comment - Like
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Nov 1, 2009, 5:10 pm
The St. Louis Rams narrowly pulled out their first win of the season against the equally lowly Detroit Lions. It's a good way to head into the bye week, where hopefully head coach Steve Spagnuolo ... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 7:55 pm
Can you believe a local teacher has been suspended after reports that he had students in his classes read an article about homosexuality in the animal kingdom. The teacher is said to have allowed stu... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2009, 7:01 pm
When I did my last post on the final pumpkin and gourd harvest, a commenter asked what was I going to do with all those pumpkins and gourds. Here's one thing I did. A bowl or basket of them make... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2009, 11:04 pm
It's been out for awhile now, but all of a sudden it is getting heavy air play both locally and on XM Radio's 20 on 20 station. It's a catchy song that I like and makes me think of the da... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2009, 1:04 am
Fall is here, and I don't have to look far for a nice Autumn view! I took all three of these photos yesterday, and all I had to do was look out front. Many of the leaves still aren't falling... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2009, 1:02 am
We picked the last of our pumpkins and gourds Sunday. That little green one is actually a watermelon. The pumpkin patch still has quite a few half orange/half green pumpkins and lots of gourds. We ... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 8:33 pm
Only in Japan: The Burger King Windows 7 Whopper | csmonitor.com
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Who can open their mouth wide enough to bite into this?! Not me!~ John Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2009, 4:48 pm
Rihanna reveals new single, 'Russian Roulette' | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times
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It's a sad song, especially the end of it. But I like it. Do you like? Yay or Na... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2009, 7:01 am
This post is about one of my Moms (yes, I have two). It's not what you think, LOL. Technically, I have a Mom and step mom, so this would be about my step mom. I don't like that word "step,... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2009, 8:16 pm
Eleven years ago today 21 year old Matthew Shepard died from injuries received after being driven out to a field, beaten mercilessly, strung up, and left to die in freezing weather.
In October of 19... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2009, 7:28 pm
Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Honoring Gay Activist Harvey Milk - NYTimes.com
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LOS ANGELES — In a surprise reversal of his veto o... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2009, 8:26 am
The Associated Press: New Michael Jackson single debuts online
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Oct 12, 2009, 8:05 am
First I wanted to let people know that C-SPAN2 is showing all the speeches from yesterday's National Equality March. It airs at 8:30 a.m./Eastern 9:30 a.m. central today.
Gay rights marchers in D... Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2009, 8:09 pm
During tonight's address at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) fundraiser dinner, President Obama proclaimed that he will end the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Although not v... Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2009, 4:45 pm
Lady GaGa, an avid supporter of gay rights, is calling on her fans to take action and lend their support to the Equality March. The march begins at noon eastern/1:00 central. “This march is a call t... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2009, 5:30 pm
Illinois license fee set to triple - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register
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Oct 5, 2009, 10:09 pm
Here is a photo that took the other night of the year old "Jacksonville Gateway" to the town at Community Park. In the upper right corner you can see our beautiful Ferris wheel with it's large pi... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2009, 7:13 am
I mentioned in a previous post that Fall was one of my favorite seasons, and I had began decorating my home for the season. Well let me correct that and say that Fall is my favorite season. I love t... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2009, 6:34 am
I took this photo a few years ago at the Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest, which is located in extreme southern Illinois. It was almost winter, so most of the leaves had fallen alrea... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2009, 1:21 am
McDonald's restaurants to open at the Louvre - Telegraph
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Je me demande si les pommes frites seront populaires ?
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Oct 4, 2009, 11:59 pm
REALLY high-speed rail a better option? - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register
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Oct 4, 2009, 10:24 pm
Here's a couple of photos I took last week of some pumpkins we grew. There are a lot more, but I haven't had time to take some more pictures. Also all my gourd and mini-pumpkin pictures came... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2009, 10:30 pm
It's been a long cold day. One of my friends did attend the wedding reception last night, but she did not stay long. She said they did have some hors d'oeuvres, but didn't see anyone eat... Comment - Like
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Oct 2, 2009, 11:06 pm
I couldn't make up my mind what to use as a title! First I had "Groomzillas." Then I changed it to "Life in the day of a florist." Then I had "Drama Queens and the flower business." Obviously ... Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2009, 9:05 pm
Blame it on facebook! Or blame it on the rain, blame Canada (just kidding--love Canadians)! I didn't realize I hadn't posted anything in five days. Sorry! It's true that I have spent a... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 4:19 pm
The Associated Press: Mass march under way in Pittsburgh at G-20
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Sep 24, 2009, 2:42 pm
Southern Chaos: Michelle Phillips Slams Mackenzie
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Sep 23, 2009, 6:50 am
They're all She Wolves!
The ladies of Wisteria Lane all have something to hide.
And finally here's the first Desperate Housewives Season 6 promo which is actually a music video featuring sce... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2009, 7:30 pm
Here's a photo I took, as we were entering Harrah's St. Louis.
Ron and I spent much of the weekend in one of our favorite cities--St. Louis to celebrate his birthday. First I took him to his... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2009, 6:46 pm
I filled up my gas tank in St. Louis this morning and saved .30 per gallon. Every time we go to St. Louis, I have it planned well in advance and have just enough gas to get there. Why? Gas is alwa... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2009, 10:40 pm
It's such a beautiful song, and I remember it well from 1984 by Foreigner. I can't wait for the new album out September 29th! Do you like her remake of this song?
I gotta take a little time... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2009, 6:48 pm
Mad Man: Is Glenn Beck Bad for America? - TIME
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What a cover, huh?
Truer words were never spoken! Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2009, 9:44 pm
Mary Travers of Peter, Paul, and Mary dies.(Reuters)
Both my Mom and my sister loved Peter, Paul, and Mary. One of them had their records and although I was young I remember their music and especial... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2009, 7:57 pm
...and hopefully the last post about this subject! Last night about 11:30, it finally happened. It wasn't too painful. I had been adding lemon juice to my distilled water, and I believe the jui... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2009, 9:40 pm
I still have not passed my kidney stone, despite flushing myself with water and cranberry juice. I still have the kidney pain. Hopefully it will pass soon! I cannot get comfortable. I am not miser... Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2009, 3:55 pm
Well friends, I really did think I was feeling better. It was a long hot bath that made me feel better--temporarily. Last night I just couldn't take it any more and was taken to the local ER/ou... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 6:11 pm
Sorry about the lack of posting and visiting my favorite blogs, commenting, etc. On Wednesday I woke up very sick. Today is the first day I have felt better, but still am not feeling normal. Hopef... Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2009, 12:44 pm
The text of the President's speech to students is now posted on the White House website, so all those people that got their panties in a wad can go read it, calm down, and send their kids to schoo... Comment - Like
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