In Congress, July 4, 1776 http://www.truthout.org/article/in-congress-july-4-1776 The Continental Congress: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving […]
Pardon my blasphemy.– JG
Hi.
No, you’re not disturbing me at all. I always have time for you. In fact, I’m glad to hear from you… it seems to be kind of rare these days. I know you’re busy. I keep pretty busy myself, as you might guess. I’m happy whenever you take time out to talk […]
Good news: I upgraded to 2.3.1 and fixed the crazy footers on single.php. You can write short posts like this now w/o overflowing into the sidebars. Woohoo!
where be all the posts!?
A freckle-faced kid, incongruous in the city scene, dressed in ratty overalls and a faded, torn plaid shirt, holds a hand-made tree branch slingshot in his hand. He looks up, realizing he’s extended a silver-platter invitation to the wrath of the demonic dill.
It’s gone… withered away. It’s wrapped in its cocoon of new fashions at Back-To-School prices and freshly-minted textbooks. We used to bury it in old grocery bags, taping it to the books, so we could perform artistic resuscitation with Sharpies™ to disguise our 45-lb. Adventures in American History: The Insomniac’s Edition.
It’s a long-lost memory, now, […]
Greetings from the liberal hot pocket of cheesy goodness nestled within the confines of southern Indiana. I am usurping on this early morning to spread Albertoless cheer to the Gifford blogging nation. So, raise your pint glasses in triumph. Let’s get the crooks out of office sooner than later. Slainte’!
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Long John Shecky be sayin’: Aye, […]
As we prepare for the 231st celebration of our Declaration of Independence, I’m pondering a question that’s burning like my toast: how many of us are going to give up the grilled meat in favor of the veggies and fat-free things?
Vegetarians and vegans, sit down, please, we aren’t attacking you. You are free to […]
“Be positive. Figure out how to achieve your dreams: don’t start by saying ‘it can’t be done,’ start by saying ‘how can it be done.’”
Peace On Earth Tonight
Eddie joined the Guard when he got out of school
He worked at True Value, he’s nobody’s fool
Now it’s three hitches later, and it doesn’t seem cool
And Eddie is learning he’s just a tool
There’s peace on Earth tonight
And joy to the world
All around the world tonight
With the flag unfurled
Kitty Mae […]