737 Goes Off Runway In Denver

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Saturday December 20, 2008 · 6:45 PM PST

2008/12/20 · 18:45

This just developing: A 737 has slid off a runway or crashed in Denver. There have been some conflicting reports.

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Sunday November 16, 2008 · 11:40 AM PST

2008/11/16 · 11:40

This morning, snow falls for the first time this season in northern Illinois.
A slow falling snow, no wind, just thick, fluffy, bunched together flakes cascading to the ground, some deciding to melt, while others stick together on the bushes in the front yard begging to be noticed. It is quiet.

Birds and squirrels busy themselves around my feeder--there is still much work to do.

When I sat up and noticed how peaceful this scene looked, I realized peace means so much in my life and can mean very different things to all of us.

Follow me over the fold for more peace.

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Monday July 14, 2008 · 12:52 PM PDT

2008/07/14 · 12:52

A couple years ago, my husband, FireCrow began frequenting this interesting little political blog called DailyKos. I didn't think much about what he was doing--he surfed the tubes all the time researching new subjects and gathering more insight about the many issues he was very well aware of in our "Land of the Free".

I started lurking myself.

Follow me over the fold:

DeannaHawk

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Sunday June 22, 2008 · 12:07 PM PDT

2008/06/22 · 12:07

Last week I became another in the long list of collateral damage due to our "economic downturn" ahem...recession; I was terminated from my job.

Please follow me over the fold for the true reality....the reminder I received.

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Friday December 07, 2007 · 2:12 PM PST

2007/12/07 · 14:12

Firecrow & I stopped watching television over a year ago during which we vowed only to turn it on when Extreme Makeover:Home Edition played on Sunday nights. title= We call it our crying show as he & I spend the entire show passing kleenex to each other. These individuals are doing some wonderful good in the world. Obviously, ABC would not continue showing this unless it was making a pretty substantial profit; we try not to focus on that. People must be watching and supporting the project.
Not viewing TV does not mean we live in a bubble, with no world information. We have the internets:the tubes. And no commercials:the best part. The obscene nature of blaring commercials is enough to cause my blood pressure to rise. Even viewing the one show we do watch, we have to mute the commercials when they come on. It's all buy, buy, buy--but that's a diary in itself.

Follow me over the fold ....

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Saturday September 22, 2007 · 2:30 PM PDT

2007/09/22 · 14:30

"Free Hugs" signs went up this morning in Madison, Wisconsin at the Capital building downtown during the busy farmers' market.

The weather was a beautiful 70 degrees without a cloud in the sky.

My step-son Eddie and I spent about two hours walking the perimeter of the market while Firecrow played photographer.

Jump for more hugs:

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Monday September 17, 2007 · 10:16 AM PDT

2007/09/17 · 10:16

I've been contemplating writing a diary about our drinking culture in the United States for some time now, just not knowing what specifically I wanted to address. What is most important to me? What would other members deem worth debate? What about our drinking culture, history, laws and flaws do we need to address?

As a substance abuse counselor working mostly with DUI offenders, a subject has come up on many occasion in group and in my individuals appointments with clients: Police Check Points.

Still there? Follow me to the juicey parts.....

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Sunday April 15, 2007 · 3:18 PM PDT

2007/04/15 · 15:18

What is a family?

Everyone has one; or at least, came from one. But, how do you describe something that varies from culture to culture,or from small towns to big cities. Families have been changing constantly since the beginning of time.

The US Bureau of the Census (2005) defines a "family" as follows:

"two or more people....related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together in the same housing unit."

But, that clearly does not cover everyone who considers themselves part of a family.

Let's explore that, and other interesting tidbits:

Poll

24 votes Show Results

What is your family?

24 votes Vote Now!

What is your family?

Nuclear family

10 votes

Single parent family

1 vote

Blended, Remarried, Step family

8 votes

DINK

1 vote

Gay/Lesbian family

2 votes

Aging family

2 votes

Multigenerational family

0 votes

Military family

0 votes

Technically, It's Still The 11th Hour

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Wednesday November 08, 2006 · 6:38 PM PST

2006/11/08 · 18:38

Today, we rejoice in a double victory!

I expected to pick up the House, but was concerned about our chances with the Senate. It's sometimes wonderful to be incorrect.

Our celebration is long overdue and we all deserve this brief moment to yell, scream, jump for joy, have a glass of champagne, and pat each other on the backs for all the hard work.