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Sunday June 26, 2022 · 7:08 PM PDT

2022/06/26 · 19:08

I was in high school when the Roe v. Wade case was live before going to the Supreme Court. Henry Wade was the Dallas District Attorney (1951-1987), also the prosecutor of Jack Ruby for the killing of Lee Harvey Oswald.

This was before abortions became legal. I had a friend who became pregnant at age 14 and could not turn to her parents for help. Several of her friends jumped in and gave her our lunch money ($2.85/day) for weeks to help pay for the procedure. Meanwhile, we ate a pack of peanut butter crackers and perhaps an apple to keep our stomachs somewhat full.

None of our friends had even middle class parents, much less rich ones. She grew up and is a grandmother today. I don’t EVER want young people to go back to pre-1973 rulings.

Damn, damn - offshore oil platform explodes

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Friday November 16, 2012 · 10:19 AM PST

2012/11/16 · 10:19

Just as we read of BP's record settlement, now this has happened:

Updated at 12:51 p.m. ET
VENICE, La. Coast Guard officials said an oil rig exploded off the coast of Louisiana, killing at least two workers and sending four others to hospitals Friday while two others were believed to be missing.

Posted here and here. Both should be updating as more is known, but I would look to nola.com first.

Edit 12:32 pm CST Thankfully, the Coast Guard has reported no deaths, but still 2 missing and several burn victims.

Edit 12:45 CST Despite the news headlines, this was a production platform, not an offshore drilling rig.

I have to get back to work now and will take this down when a more detailed diary(ies) emerges.

Dear God, not again.

Transocean finds a heart (belatedly)

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Tuesday April 05, 2011 · 8:02 PM PDT

2011/04/05 · 20:02

Like many, I was outraged by the announcement of Transocean's best year ever, accompanied by safety bonuses to top executives.

Tonight I am pleased to read this:

Transocean’s senior management team said it would donate the safety bonuses awarded to it for 2010 to victims of the Macondo well explosion that killed 11 people – nine of them Transocean employees. http://www.ft.com/...

Apparently, they received many critical comments, including those of Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar:“In my own view, 2010 was probably the greatest year of pain in terms of oil and gas development in the deep water all across the world, especially in the Gulf of Mexico.” and a few thoughts of my own.

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Tuesday December 21, 2010 · 8:36 AM PST

2010/12/21 · 08:36

[Republished and tweeked a bit from 2008. Someone requested this so here it is:]

Right after Thanksgiving each year, I start getting a new crop of War on Christmas emails, all lamenting the nasty liberals' attempt to distort the "true meaning of Christmas." The silly pastor in Dallas focusing on a list of establishments that do not overtly say "Merry Chirstmas." It always gets my ire up first thing in the morning when I check my mail. Bah Humbug!

A couple of years ago, I decided I was tired of letting these people get under my skin, so I worked up a positive response. Then I saved and used it several times that year - and each year since. I keep it handy to click and reply at once.

Since I am NOT a fan of copied chain emails and try to maintain anonymity, I won't post the exact version, but it goes something like this:

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Saturday August 15, 2009 · 10:44 AM PDT

2009/08/15 · 10:44

If you are in Pittsburgh, please consider yourself invited to the NN Multi-Faith Service Sunday morning at 9:00 in Room 406. No religious background or theistic beliefs are required, although we may ask you to sing!

Our session is entitled "The Service about Service" and the theme is advocacy. Main speakers are Chacounne, virgomusic and teacherken. Please join us - it's always a wonderful send-off before we part ways.

Time to go stuff NFTT boxes now. Cheers!

Blessings for Iran: Prayers*, Meditations and All Good Thoughts

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Saturday June 20, 2009 · 9:44 AM PDT

2009/06/20 · 09:44

I couldn't sleep last night and kept checking DK and the Web for updates from Iran. Same thing this morning. I find myself praying pretty much incessantly. I suspect many here are doing the same.

Although there are many chores needed before leaving for our son's wedding, I feel compelled to find a place to focus our collective prayers*, meditations and all good thoughts toward the people of Iran. I only hope they can feel the support across the miles.

Please join me in holding the brave people of Iran in our hearts:

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Friday December 05, 2008 · 9:05 AM PST

2008/12/05 · 09:05

Right after Thanksgiving, I started getting this year's crop of "War on Christmas" emails from my conservative co-workers and associates, all lamenting the liberals' attempt to distort the "real meaning of Christmas." I suspect many other Kossacks are also on the receiving end of this trash. It always gets my ire up first thing in the morning when I check my mail - just when the "Obama is a Muslim" thing was dying down. Grrr.

A couple of years ago, I decided I was tired of letting these perhaps-well-meaning people get under my skin, so I worked up a positive response. Then I saved and used it several times that year. I keep in handy to click and reply easily.

Since I am NOT a fan of copied chain emails and since I try to keep as much anonymity as possible, I won't post my version, but it goes something like this:

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Monday June 02, 2008 · 2:23 PM PDT

2008/06/02 · 14:23

I just received an email from Rick Noriega's wife Melissa on behalf of his campaign:

This week and the next, my husband Rick Noriega will take leave of his campaign to perform mandatory National Guard Annual Training (AT). During this time, I will be joined by several prominent Texans in the effort to "Fill Rick's Boots" on the campaign trail.

They have set a goal of raising $50,000 over the next two weeks - which kossacks should surely be able to help out with. It would show wonderful support to exceed that amount.

Here is the important link. More below:

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Tuesday October 25, 2005 · 6:20 PM PDT

2005/10/25 · 18:20

OK - We have stocked some good Octoberfest microbrew and I have my Jimi Hendrix "Star-Spangled Banner" ready and waiting. IF it turns out to be a good Fitzmas, I will crank up my son's huge stereo, throw open his bedroom window and serenade the neighborhood.

Then I will go back to the Octoberfest, the Web and cable news - yes, all at once. Hopefully, I will not send any half-assed emails to my professional associates.

So, what are YOUR plans if "things work out well" (as Babs would say)?

Dallas News: Our friend Melody Townsel

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Sunday September 11, 2005 · 6:10 PM PDT

2005/09/11 · 18:10

This may be my first and only diary, but I wanted everyone to see this article . It was somewhat buried in today's Dallas Morning News.

It didn't take long for Hurricane Katrina to spawn a tornado named Melody...

Melody, I only know you online, but want to thank you for all you are doing. It's good to know that some Texans are not plagued by indecision!

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Damn, damn - offshore oil platform explodes

Transocean finds a heart (belatedly)

My War of Christmas response - 2010

NN09: Advocacy

Blessings for Iran: Prayers*, Meditations and All Good Thoughts

My War on Christmas response

Fill Rick's Boots (Noriega-TX)

What are YOUR Fitzmas plans?

Dallas News: Our friend Melody Townsel