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Thoughts on racial ssues in Charting new territory
I have been a liberal for most of my life (except for a brief spin around the political block with Barry Goldwater) but apparently I am not quite liberal enough these days. I am a privileged, en...
Happy July Fourth, America! in Charting new territory
Here it is almost another Fourth of July. I wonder just how many of us are willing to celebrate unity, hope, and strength of purpose on this very important day in America? Hot dogs and fireworks ...
Out of Circulation in Charting new territory
I’ve been gone for a long time. No excuses. I got caught up in Facebook where everything is expressed in ten words or less and lazy became a way of life. Of course, I could never reduce myself t...
Riverdance Revisited in Charting new territory
Ha. What would we do without search engines? Last night's Olympic mystery solved. Jason Brown skated to music from Riverdance. No wonder it was slightly familiar. I've only watched Riverdance abo...
Sunday Quiet. in Charting new territory
Another quiet day around here. Bud and I both are a bit off our feed, so to speak. Can't decide whether I have one of those "something's" on board or not, therefore I drag around doing things for...
February Sunshine in Charting new territory
I'm loving these sunny sparkly days of ice reflecting sunshine and the kind of cold that makes staying inside my only choice. I dream of Olympic glory and skiing down a mountain slope with snow f...
Life and the weather. in Charting new territory
It is a rip snorting 4 degrees outside our house this morning, up from -3 at 8AM. Somewhat brisk, wouldn't you say? This is not intended as a weather report. With any luck it will develop it into...
After the game in Charting new territory
Gosh, I am so tired today. I have no excuse to offer. My major accomplishment so far consists of sweeping the kitchen floor and sticking a turkey roast in the oven. It's 4:30 PM here and that's i...
Super Bowl 02/02/14 in Charting new territory
Twas a glorious day full of family and fun. It helps immeasurably that our team won the whole fracas. I am weary and painfully aware of my neck, shoulders and numb arm. I honestly don't know what...
Saturday Morning in Charting new territory
I've been trying to navigate my way around this site. I must admit to failure. I can't figure out how to leave notes for someone. I'll get the hang of it eventually but Arbi, if you find me befor...