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Dec 8, 2011, 8:56 pm
Hello blog readers! I hope this finds you all doing fine. All is fine here, but I have obviously taken a break from updating the blog. Hopefully I will return to blogging soon.
In the meantime I have been on Facebook daily. My Facebook page has a subscribe button, and I invite you all to subsc... Comment - Like
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Jul 23, 2011, 11:37 pm
By now, I'm sure everyone has heard about the death of Amy Winehouse. Nonetheless, I wanted the date documented on my blog, so here is an interesting summary by AP video.
Like most people, I am saddened by the news and my sympathy goes out to her family. Out of respect for her family, fr... Comment - Like
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Jun 27, 2011, 3:39 pm
Breaking News:
Former Illinois Governor guilty of trying to sell U.S. Senate seat previously held by President Obama.
The ex-governor will be going to prison.
Read all about it at the link below to the Chicago Tribune!
Blagojevich guilty on 17 counts
Not surprising. Justice has been served!~ ... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2011, 3:37 am
I'm baaaack! And it didn't even take a swift kick is the butt to get me to blog again. I really did not mean to go for so long without posting to the blog! Time really does fly by. The more time that went by the harder it became to get back to posting.
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Feb 10, 2011, 8:37 am
In Fort Wayne, Ind., in the 1930s and 50s, Mayor Harry Baals was very popular. But city leaders won't name a building after him. The issue is pronunciation. The former mayor pronounced his last name "balls." His descendants have since changed it to "bales." (NPR)
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Feb 6, 2011, 10:17 pm
On this momentous day, which would have been your 100th birthday--we have not forgotten you.
Somewhere I have a great photo that I took in NYC in 1987 of a building that was plastered with this poster. The poster was EVERYWHERE. I hope I can find the photo and post it for President's Day, since... Comment - Like
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Feb 5, 2011, 2:01 pm
This is for you, Marie!Sorry I can't do it every Saturday.But when I do, I will mention you.
And if by chance you have not seen the original
"Keyboard Cat," (already over 12 million views)
here he is:
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Jan 11, 2011, 10:11 am
Britt: The smoking guns in Tucson - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register
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Jan 10, 2011, 11:31 pm
John abuzz is now iPhone and Android friendly.
Now if you would like to view this blog on your smartphone, it will automatically re-format to a mobile view. You can even comment from your mobile device.
If you use blogger.com (blogspot), then I hope you will also activate this feature at:
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Jan 10, 2011, 8:41 pm
Testing mobile blogging. This is the closest thing to a blogger app, so I am simply testing it.
Hey, anything that will get me posting more often has to be a good thing, right?
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Dec 29, 2010, 11:35 am
...but getting this message sucks.
What's my twitter name?
@JohnAbuzz
of course!
In all fairness, it doesn't happen too often.
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Dec 21, 2010, 9:01 pm
It was too cloudy here to view the lunar eclipse. Were you able to see it?
Happy Solstice!
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Dec 5, 2010, 11:40 am
I saw this on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS this morning and couldn't resist sharing. The 2010 Asian Games have recently ended, and so have the patriotic swimsuits of one team. Singapore's information ministry rebukes the water polo team's swimsuits as "inappropriate."
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Dec 1, 2010, 11:02 pm
Illinois Senate approves civil unions; bill headed to governor - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register
The bill becomes law on June 1, 2011, even if the Governor does not sign the bill. Governor Quinn made a campaign promise to sign the bill into law, so I expect he will follow through. ... Comment - Like
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Nov 30, 2010, 6:51 pm
Medical marijuana bill stalls in Illinois House - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register
Had it passed, Illinois would have became the 16th state to legalize medical marijuana, but if fell short by just seven votes.
Our very own local State Representative in the 97th district, Jim Watson w... Comment - Like
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Nov 22, 2010, 7:13 am
Funny Skit, but sad that American travel really has come down to this.
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Oct 18, 2010, 9:24 pm
Jacksonville's gay alderman is cautiously optimistic about the possibility of civil unions in Illinois by year’s end... (click the shared link for full story).
Jacksonville City Council member hoping for civil unions in Illinois | The New WLDS.com and WEAI.com
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Oct 18, 2010, 8:50 pm
I just wanted to let everyone know that I still have not had a chance to switch over to my new domain name. I had planned to do it over the long Columbus Day weekend, but too many things came up. At this point I am still planning to make the switch (which involves a lot more than simply forwarding... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2010, 9:50 pm
...as I attempt to switch to a new domain name (minus the blogspot). During the switchover, if you try to access this blog, it may result in a DNS error message.
The process can take up to four days (wish me luck). I had a local "so-called" self-employed computer tech tell me it could not be done,... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2010, 6:28 pm
"Ma's Roadhouse" is one of my favorite new shows! It comes on the tru channel (formerly CourtTV) on Wednesday nights. Here's a trailer to wet your appetite, but if you don't get that channel someone has posted the show on YouTube! Let me know what you think!
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Aug 21, 2010, 7:42 pm
Would you try this "food?"
If you are pregnant and the photo or thought of this food make you sick, I'm sorry! Where can you get such a delicacy? You can find it and other odd foods at the Illinois State Fair, of course! You better hurry though, because the fair ends Sunday! (State Journal-Regi... Comment - Like
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Aug 21, 2010, 6:22 am
Thinking of "TheMom" with fond memories.
These and other funny cat photos, videos, and so much more can be found at ICanHasCheezBurger.com
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Aug 19, 2010, 12:55 am
He is Joe the Plumber and was actually in my little town tonight. We don't see a whole lot of celebrities in these parts. If you're lucky, Joe will be in your town next! According to various sources, "Joe will have drink and hors devours - everyone will get a chance to speak personally with Joe an... Comment - Like
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Aug 10, 2010, 1:28 pm
I don't know about you, but I think teachers deserve a lot more respect than this.
I saw this on the early morning news and would like to share it with those of you that missed it. I'm sure it is VIRAL on the Internet by now though! Watch daughter Bristol, thirty seconds in to it put her two cen... Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2010, 10:40 pm
With Time, One Learns...
After some time, one learns the subtle difference between holding hands and enter-twining souls,
And one learns that love doesn't mean laying together,
And that company doesn't mean safety,
And one begins to learn...
That kisses are not contracts and gifts are not promises,
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Aug 6, 2010, 8:55 am
AssociatedPress | August 05, 2010The judge's ruling on California's gay marriage ban was harsh yet carefully worded. One some say would be tough to overturn as the landmark legal debate goes to the appeals court and possibly to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Aug. 5)
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Aug 5, 2010, 6:05 am
...Alleged, of course! Things that come to mind... hmmmm: Desperate, thieves, pathetic, thieves, steals, thief, theft, larceny, shoplifters, thieves, pilferer, disgusting, shameless thieves!
btw...I can't stand a thief!
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Jul 7, 2010, 1:40 am
This is the saddest and most difficult blog post that I have ever written. My friend and fellow blogger, Marie Jackson-Bonenberger, age 58, also known as "TheMom" of Attentive Aphorist passed away this past Saturday night. Marie and I were Facebook friends as well as blogger buddies and her daugh... Comment - Like
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Jun 15, 2010, 3:38 pm
via I Should Be Laughing
I saw this picture on a several blogs today and since the congressman is from my district, I thought it should also be here (after all he said himself that the photo has gone viral).
Please, please, please click the link above the photo for a well written blog post at I Sho... Comment - Like
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Jun 15, 2010, 8:56 am
Congressman Bob Etheridge Assaults Student Journalist
Who are you?! (LOL--so paranoid)!
In all fairness...NC congressman apologizes for behavior on videoBy MARTHA WAGGONER, Associated Press Writer – Mon Jun 14, 7:05 pm ETRALEIGH, N.C. – A Democratic congressman apologized Monday after video p... Comment - Like
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Jun 14, 2010, 10:36 pm
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.(Wikipedia)
With all that's happening in the news--oil disaster in the gulf, World Cup, self admitt... Comment - Like
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Jun 9, 2010, 2:52 pm
"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated."
I just love Mark Twain, so I couldn't resist using that famous quote! I bet you didn't know Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri is only a couple of hours from here, did you? I have been there many times and absolutely love it there.... Comment - Like
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Apr 6, 2010, 4:03 am
I love Tosh.0 on Comedy Central! I meant to post this before the ipad came out! Did any of you readers get an ipad???????? I want one! (I want a lot of things though and just leave it at that--want, not need and not going in to debt for one)! Maybe one of these days, when I'm debt free and the p... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2010, 7:12 am
Ricky Martin: I am a homosexual man -
Miami-Dade Breaking News
- MiamiHerald.com
So Ricky Martin is GAY? Really? You're kidding right? Oh yeah, and the sky is blue. Seriously, YAY for Ricky for FINALLY coming out! Now I might (I said MIGHT) just buy your music! And Ricky, I hope you can REALLY ... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2010, 6:36 am
Finally, I got my income taxes done! I told myself that I would not be blogging until I got that done. If you know me, then you know I am a procrastinator! I do my own taxes, and this year was a real bear. Ugh, I don't even want to go in to the details, but it was a stressful little mini-nightma... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 9:35 am
It better be good. It must be good, because she has sure been very busy promoting "Kirstie Alley's Big Ass Life," which premieres on A&E this Sunday night. For the record, I LOVE Kirstie and am looking forward to watching her show! I know it won't be as funny as her 2005 Showtime series (now avai... Comment - Like
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Mar 10, 2010, 9:24 am
So here's the deally...
Allegedly, the naked Congressman Eric Massa got poked by naked as a jaybird, Rahm Emanuel (White House Chief of Staff) in the House of Representatives gym shower. And allegedly, the congressman did not like it.
Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) will resign Monday at 5 pm amid allegati... Comment - Like
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Mar 10, 2010, 8:59 am
RIP Corey Haim, 80’s Teen Heartthrob in Suspected Drug Overdose | Newsolio
Looks like another actor has died of a drug overdose. 38 year-old Corey Haim was best known for his career as a teenheartthrob actor in the 1980’s. Corey Haim starred in various films includingLucas, Murphy’s Romance, T... Comment - Like
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Mar 10, 2010, 1:28 am
I will NOT be watching Celebrity Apprentice! Two good reasons:
1) our IMPEACHED (and soon to be tried and surely convicted and sent to prison) EX-Governor Rod Blagojevich is on that show. I will not watch anything that has him on it!
2)Donald Trump (gag me)...after he was so mean about Rosie O'D... Comment - Like
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Feb 16, 2010, 9:15 pm
Pros & Cons of living in the country...here's one of the cons:
As I left for work today, I didn't realize my driveway had drifted shut...until it was too late! I got stuck halfway down the driveway in about a foot and a half of snow. I had to leave my car in the driveway and call for help ... Comment - Like
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Feb 14, 2010, 3:00 pm
Her new cd, which just came out February 9th is also called "Soldier of Love."
I have loved music by Sade since the 80's and am looking forward to getting this cd. Hope you enjoy this song!
~ John Comment - Like
I live on a small farm between Peoria, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. My blog covers mostly current events, politics, music, tv, LGBT issues, personal stuff, and sometimes just rambling thoughts.
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