If you listen to the Republicans (OR Chris Matthews, for that matter), you’d think that Obama is using Health Care Reform to develop a not-so-stealth government program that dictates when, how, and how long we should all live and die.  The Obama Bill is just another cover for the liberals&… Read full post »

Or Dear Barry: I Hate People, Too!

When Bill Clinton was President, people said of him that he liked to “compartmentalize.” It struck me as a perjorative and I’d think, “well, what’s so wrong with THAT?” You know, before the whole Monica-thing. Compartmentali… Read full post »

So, this is what a slow news week looks like in July. Yes, we are all weary of the incessant (insipid? ridiculous?) media coverage and analysis of Michael Jackson’s death and Sarah Palin’s resignation.

There is an aspect of it that fascinates me, though. I have taken to calling it… Read full post »

I’m trying something new this year. I signed my family up for a share in a CSA Farm.  Inspired by reading Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food and Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, I thought it the least we could do to try to eat more healthily and make our own… Read full post »

Although I am an ardent (& sometimes strident) feminist, I don’t accept the notion nor usually argue that someone’s gender should be the primary determinant for appointing someone to a job. Any job. Exhibit A: Palin, Sarah.

However, my reading of the Supreme Court Justices’ react… Read full post »

In the spirit of celebrating OS anniversary and Joan's need for a new hat -

I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone, so to speak...

so this one's for you, Joan, you crazy left-wing loon!

 Salut!

Ok, my Washington, DC OS friends - I've been looking, but so far haven't seen any posts about a D.C. meetup - or even a Maryland, Virginia, Beltway one.

 So, I thought I'd throw it out there & see if anyone is interested. I'm thinking Thursday???, Happy Hour-ish, although I can't… Read full post »

Baseball’s Opening Day holds a special sentimental place in my heart.

My son was born on Opening Day.

A year later, my daddy died on Opening Day.

I’m not sure why I mark these events by the opening of the baseball season, but for some reason… Read full post »

So...all you In Treatment fans...therapists, former therapists, patients, former patients, hairdressers, wanna-be hairdressers, and anyone having just a bad hair day...

What's the verdict on Paul's new hair-cut? 

I know, I know...I watch too much TV and YES, I AM AWARE THAT IT IS A TV SHOW and… Read full post »

Socialism has been quite the big news recently. “We Are All Socialists Now,” screamed the Newsweek headline. Salon’s Mike Madden writes, “Here Comes Socialism” just last week  and a New York Times Reporter asked President Obama if he’s a Socialist.

It’s… Read full post »

If you have not yet taken the quiz, please go back and take your best shot.

If you have taken the quiz, here's how it will be scored:

Please give yourself:

• 1 pt. for every correct answer to questions 1-10
• 
  
• 2 pts. for correct answers to
… Read full post »

Please indulge me for a few moments while I rant. Yes, this is a RANT and yes, it is somewhat Meta (a first for me on OS).

But, good news, I am not going to rant about OS. I’m going to rant about Twitter. Well, not Twitter itself but… Read full post »

Dave Cullen has a new iPhone. He told us so! And marytkelly has one;  Julie Delio loves hers!  Since Dave called us OS Mac fanatics out  (in a good way for pushing him over the cliff), I thought I’d return the favor. So, Dave (and other new iPhone or iPod Touch… Read full post »

The Pages are my Friends

a poem by Barrett Smith, age 12

My pen slides along the pages
As they absorb the ink
Taking in my words
Never to forget
These words I write are the truth
The things never to be spoken
These pages I can trust
They never spread, they never/… Read full post »

As I write this, the stimulus package has passed both Houses of Congress to the tune of $787 Billion. I’m no economist, but as a citizen, I am both relieved and worried. My progressive side is relieved that long-ignored infrastructure and energy projects are getting attention. I am also… Read full post »

per Kerry’s Calendar post for this week, "David Bowie: Space Oddity" releases on DVD. Come with us, won't you, on a genderbending journey through the seventies with Aladdin Sane... I submit my own Bowie journey through the 70s (and 80s)

First things first – I love Bowie. (pronounced boh… Read full post »

Hi again, friends -

After an historic day, it's time to grab your beverage of choice and settle in for the night for a little bit lighter take on the Inaugural Action. Of course, once again, I failed to score (or being a tightwad, buy) tickets to any of the… Read full post »

Hey, OS friends,

I guess I'm cheating, but since I failed to land tickets through any of my less-than-deep connections, I am watching the Inauguration from the comfort of my couch.

So, please join me with your comments, thoughts, humor, whatever...

At 10:48 a.m., President-elect Obama and out… Read full post »

Or why I’m not going to the Mall

In case you haven’t heard, there are a ton of events and activities going on around Washington, DC this weekend in celebration of the Inauguration of Barack Obama, our 44th President. I mean to take nothing away from the significance of this historic… Read full post »

We all want to be perfect parents, don’t we?

I’m not talking about the uber-mom who makes her own baby food, nor super-Dad who not only coaches both kids’ soccer teams, but also invites everyone over for perfectly cooked steaks afterward. Nor am I talking about out-perfecting one an… Read full post »

I have a question: What would you do?

Imagine you are part of a family. A big, sprawling, loving extended family.

The good: lots of parties, someone’s always up for game night, you can count on an open door and a hot meal whenever you need one, shared memories

The bad:… Read full post »

Last night I had the strangest dream,
I sailed away to China, in a little row boat to find ya,
and you said you had to get your laundry cleaned

_{Lyrics from Break my Stride, Ace of Base}

 

Well, no, as much as I ADORE her-Freaky-Highness, goddess of energy, I didn’t… Read full post »

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