pics and babbling - Growing Old Disgracefully

California People

Published on January 29 2009

Sent to me by my former roommate and favorite Cali-chick, who is about to brave the icy temperatures, howling winds, and blowing snow of southern and northern Wisconsin. I told her "NO flipflops, sweet little strappy sandals, cute little tank tops or...

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In memory

Published on January 28 2009

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Like kids in a Candy Store

Published on January 28 2009

"Never let a serious crisis go to waste. What I mean by that is it's an opportunity to do things you couldn't do before." So said White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel in November, and Democrats in Congress are certainly taking his advice to heart....

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Shared Items - January 27, 2009

Published on January 26 2009

Cows and Ice Cream January 23, 2009 The Educational Audio & Video Library January 17, 2009

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The real reason

Published on January 25 2009

Investigators looking into the reasons for the engine failure and subsequent splash-landing of US Airways Flight 1549 last week in New York are increasingly leaning towards a bird strike as the cause. Al-Geeshadi had no comment. (h/t Chris)

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I'm hoping this is not a sign.....

Published on January 20 2009

The Flub Watch The oath is specified in the U.S. Constitution, so you'd think it would be flub-proof -- especially when delivered by skilled lawyers in front of 2 million people on the Mall and trillions on television. It states: "I do solemnly swear...

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Shared Items - January 20, 2009

Published on January 19 2009

Split your iTunes library between two locations January 18, 2009 If sea kittens don’t want to be eaten, they shouldn’t be so delicious.Updated with demotivator January 15, 2009

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Where HAVE I been?

Published on January 19 2009

Yes there really *is* still a blog here, although you'd never know it for all of the posting going on... I plead busy. So what have I been doing? Well, this last weekend involved a little trip to Minneapolis to see some members of the Bobcat Nation. Seven...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST WISCONSIN. Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low of -27. Wind chill values between -35 and -45. West wind around 8 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill...