My employment loss could be your gain attn Franken Fans

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Thursday January 27, 2011 · 3:53 PM PST

2011/01/27 · 15:53

Its really the loss of my husband's employment. We're are in the same boat as many others. Now I have my very own insurance horror story (not scary really, just expensive).

I'm glad to have the internet to raise cash by selling things off. I have an offer I hope someone won't be able to refuse. Your very own Al Franken-Norm Coleman bobblehead: The Count Recount.

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Friday January 29, 2010 · 11:07 AM PST

2010/01/29 · 11:07

This is a rant . Sorry

I did not hear all his remarks post "town hall" but he listed TWO things they are in agreement on.
TWO Offshore drilling and nuclear plants

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Monday September 07, 2009 · 6:29 PM PDT

2009/09/07 · 18:29

I should tell you right off the bat my daughter is alive and well. I miss her because she is a teenager. It is connected to missing my mom who passed away in 1997.

This is not a good night for me to be writing this diary. To be honest I am in a really low mood but I hope that people are able to gather here and discuss and find some comfort from each other.

One reason it is a good night for me to be assigned to this is because it is "school eve". Some of you may have those feelings of, where has the time gone, children away at school, last day of grade school, last child to enter school.

A special welcome to anyone who is new to The Grieving Room. We meet every Monday evening. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, whether you have lost a person or a pet, or even if the person you are "mourning" is still alive ("pre-grief" can be a very lonely and confusing time) you can come to this diary and process your grieving in whatever way works for you. Share whatever you need to share. We can't solve each other's problems, but we can be a sounding board and a place of connection.

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Saturday August 15, 2009 · 7:49 AM PDT

2009/08/15 · 07:49

An old friend stated on facebook that she would not be quiet just because Obama has told people to shut up etc etc... I haven't seen her since high school but I do know she is very conservative and evangelical.

I tried not to respond but couldn't help myself as the comments from her friends continued. That and the fact that I am still mad that she sent me a racist email about Michelle Obama on November 5th saying "even I should find it funny".

When she asked me if I thought she was a racist, I said "no, the email was racist". How would I know if she is a racist? She may or may not be but I know one thing for sure; she is heartless.

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Thursday August 06, 2009 · 10:20 AM PDT

2009/08/06 · 10:20

I don't want to go into too many details. I'm guessing many of you will be able to relate.

I have a 19 yr old who doesn't want to return to his sophomore yr because "he doesn't know what he wants to do".

He's a good kid, has never applied himself, doesn't live up to his potential.

I have started to research service abroad programs and they cost a lot of money. Which I'm not totally opposed to but looking for insight. OR does anyone have any service project they want an able bodied, pleasant 19 yr old for in the US? It may sound crazy but the economy doesn't help. Its an excuse to not look too hard for a job......and my husband and I would like to see him doing something worthwhile for a while.

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Saturday June 27, 2009 · 10:29 AM PDT

2009/06/27 · 10:29

Wow, Michelle was right. If wiki is right (that's as far as I checked) the FBI relied on census data to identify Japanese Americans to round up in WWII.

I was curious due to the obvious fact that she is such a nut. I am also beyond sick of Michael Jackson coverage, (but not Sanford news because his wife should keep on talking, he seems to deserve public humiliation) Most importantly I remember from working at the Minnesota Historical Society that census records are not available for 72 years.

They are then used every single day for fantastic education and inspiration.

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Saturday May 16, 2009 · 8:26 PM PDT

2009/05/16 · 20:26

I don't know why I did it (well I do but really regret it) My husband and I left our 17 yr old home alone for 4 days to pick up our other child at college.

Its probably an all too common story but please take heed if you have a teenager or soon to be.....

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40 votes Show Results

Did you ever swear you would never do something as a parent?

40 votes Vote Now!

Did you ever swear you would never do something as a parent?

Yes and I stuck to my convictions 100%

4 votes

Yes and I broke those vows repeatedly

11 votes

No, I didn't swear i.e. Never say Never

10 votes

I broke vows or changed policies a few times

15 votes

Village, will you help me raise my child please?

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Saturday March 28, 2009 · 11:36 AM PDT

2009/03/28 · 11:36

I have really enjoyed the DKos community over the last few months. My daughter is a junior in high school and we will be planning the college visit road trip soon.

I promise she will be an excellent United States Citizen and an asset to any local community.

Both of us have read books, talked to people but she does not have the benefit of good college guidance at her high school.

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Friday February 06, 2009 · 4:05 PM PST

2009/02/06 · 16:05

This will be short. David Schuster just spoke with some very eloquent 9/11 victim's family members.

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Tuesday January 20, 2009 · 6:10 PM PST

2009/01/20 · 18:10

Last night I watched a feed online of the kids' ball on mute as we were watching something else on tv just to get glimpses of those cutie daughters. I look forward to every woman's magazine in the grocery checkout line for the next 8 yrs.No offense to Laura Bush exactly but I took no joy in looking at anyone connected to him even if it was a pretty picture in front of the White House Christmas tree.

I promise I'm not going to be a stalker I'm just so thrilled with our President and First Family (like everyone else)

I hope there is amnesty tonight for posting diaries that don't have links and facts etc. I do have a couple serious things I want to say!

THANK YOU OBAMA VOLUNTEERS! (and please excuse my caps)

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Wednesday December 17, 2008 · 6:22 AM PST

2008/12/17 · 06:22

Dear Joe Scraborough (I know I just misspelled his name, I don't give a damn right now),

You just gave David Axelrod credit for coming on and answering your questions. Your ridiculous, pointless and yes I'll say it , BIASED questions. (I saw you in fits about the idea of Rahm Emmanuel as COS)

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Somebody needs to make a distinction between investigative journalism and destructive destractions in this time of huge crisis

87 votes Vote Now!

Somebody needs to make a distinction between investigative journalism and destructive destractions in this time of huge crisis

Yes

70 votes

3 votes

Maybe .your distraction is someone else's issue

14 votes

I'm becoming my mother , but its ok because she was well informed

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Tuesday November 18, 2008 · 11:40 AM PST

2008/11/18 · 11:40

I'm 44 years old and I've gone through a few changes the last few years, some good, some not so good...many make me think of that saying that you become your mother (or father).

Two years ago I had the huge honor of becoming part of the Climate Project, Al Gore's volunteer group that allows me to go into my own community and talk about global warming and green living etc.

I start with some brief bio points because I'm not ashamed to admit its true: before seeing An Inconvenient Truth I was a "good" citizen, my family recycled and voted and helped at school. I was teaching social studies and I read the paper every day. (Although now I know that was barely skimming)

After the movie (literally the minute I got home) I realized what I was doing was not enough and began discussions with my family and learning how to live more sustainably.

Which led to becoming like my mother....

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17 votes Show Results

I remember how the Dixie Chicks were treated and...

17 votes Vote Now!

I remember how the Dixie Chicks were treated and...

It makes me really angry, wanting to exact revenge on Republicans

1 vote

makes me hope we don't act out in such an ignorant fashion again

2 votes

think they deserved to take a little heat

0 votes

hope the general public stops the accusatory "you're not a patriot" crap

10 votes

wish there were pictures of Palin at a concert of theirs totally oblivious to what they'd said!

2 votes

it was stupid and it sucked

2 votes

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My employment loss could be your gain attn Franken Fans

Eric Cantor....seriously?

The Grieving Room: I Miss My Mom, and my daughter....

My friend asked me this week if I thought she was a racist. I have an answer now.

Kossacks: Take my son, please!

In Defense of the Census, A Shout Out to the Minnesota Historical Society

A cautionary tale for parents and dog lovers.

Village, will you help me raise my child please?

Thank you President Obama and your staff

Is it wrong to want a camera pointed on my new first family every minute?

Now that you know he will answer, can you stop asking so he can help fix the damn country?

I'm becoming my mother , but its ok because she was well informed