Petraeus out, Odierno in
Perusing through the NYT online this morning, this little tidbit was in their headlines:Odierno Succeeds Petraeus as Iraq CommanderWith little to no announcement, at least none that I've seen, General...
View ArticleUPDATED: Wells Fargo to acquire Wachovia
The breaking headline on CNN.com says that talks between Citigroup and Wachovia have ended and that Wells Fargo is planning on buying Wachovia. Purchase price: $15.1 billion.
View Article"I feel sad for your country."
Not too far from my home in Santiago is a small Starbucks. In the year I've lived here, I have come to know all the baristas by name as they know mine. They help me with my Spanish, and I help them...
View ArticleBubbles Greenspan shocked, SHOCKED, by financial crisis
I just flipped on BBC World to get a bit of news. I caught the tail end when the broadcaster repeated the top story that Alan Greenspan said he was quite "shocked" by the banking crisis, and that...
View ArticleEarly voting in New Mexico: Notes from Socorro
I may be outside the country, but I still try to keep tabs on events in my home in Socorro, New Mexico. The local paper, El Defensor Chieftain, is published twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays,...
View ArticleI am gobsmacked by their chutzpah
A friend just forwarded to me an article by NYT columnist Floyd Norris with this headline:Bankers Say Rules Are The Problem I can't say that such a headline surprises me. After all, these are the same...
View ArticlePatience
Patience. It was a recurring theme in President Obama's press conference this evening.Patience. A virtue that is acquired with experience.Patience.
View ArticleAn unexpected moment of beauty
I've been giving some thought to the hoopla surrounding Susan Boyle, the 47-year old Scottish woman who has wowed the world with her performance on "Britain's Got Talent." Granted, her singing is...
View ArticleINFO NEEDED! Alternatives to Whole Foods (w/update)
This is a "baby diary" started as a result of a suggestion made by Hopeful Skeptic in his/her recommended diary.Folks who shop at Whole Foods and wish to seek other alternatives for organic and/or...
View ArticleLIVE STREAM - Ted Kennedy Memorial: A Perfect Irish Wake UPDATE
I want to share with everyone the live stream of the memorial service going on right now at the JFK Library:http://www.ustream.tv/...The challenge anyone not to be moved by the speakers. Laughter,...
View ArticleSeptember 11...1973
DISCLOSURE: This is a repeat of a diary I wrote last year at this time. I am republishing it today because I think that it's important that we understand history and its effects, whether it be our...
View ArticleMy friends don't understand
Last week, I had a very nice lunch with a group of expatriate women here in Santiago, Chile. They represented a variety of countries: The Netherlands, France, Canada, Scotland, England, Germany,...
View ArticleCan anyone help me respond to this?
I am a city girl, born and bred. I will soon be returning to an area of the USofA that is semi-rural, with lots of farms and ranches outside my immediate vicinity.Recent;y, an opinion piece appeared...
View ArticleGBCW (South American Edition)
GBCW - Good Bye Chilean WorldAfter nearly 2 1/2 years in Chile, my family and I leave today to return to the open blue skies, clean air and rugged beauty of New Mexico. It has been quite an adventure...
View ArticleEarthquake in Chile: Reports from Santiago w/UPDATE #2
My family and l lived in Santiago for nearly 2 1/2 years, and just returned to the US Friday a week ago. We experienced earthquakes in Santiago that registered as high as 6.4, and that was pretty damn...
View ArticleI think slinkerwink nailed it
When I read slinkerwink's diary"This is depressing," I was struck by a particular statement in the diary as it is almost verbatim something I said to my husband many weeks back:...in thinking about...
View ArticleCNN.com Headline: Tea Party Federation kicks out Williams over blog post
Apologies if this has already been posted. I'll delete this diary if it's a repeat.Apparently, the National Tea Part Federation thinks that Mark Williams went a little too far with his so-called...
View ArticleThe other September 11
DISCLOSURE: This is a repeat of a diary I wrote last year at this time. I am republishing it today because I think that it's important that we understand history and its effects, whether it be our...
View ArticleMy LTE got published today, wherein I takedown Steve Pearce
I live in NM-02 in an area that is a spot of blue in an otherwise very red district. The good news is that the Democratic incumbent, Harry Teague, is currently leading in the polls. The sad news is...
View ArticleSitting this one out is NOT an option
My gut is wrenching at the thought of a possible repug advancement or takeover of the House and/or Senate.No...Fucking...Way.Now, listen. I live in NM-02 - quite possibly one of the shittiest...
View ArticleDear Voters, You got what you wanted
First off, I would like to acknowledge the changes you made. You went out and made your voices heard through your votes. I applaud you for participating in the voting process, and exercising what I...
View ArticleACTION ITEM: Got a Coverdell ESA for your kids? The rules are about to change
After the birth of my second child, my husband and I opened 529 College Savings Accounts and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to save for college and pre-college educational expenses,...
View ArticleWe can't do it all ourselves - we need businesses to work with us
As I was scrolling through the various diaries last night, I noticed an ad banner for South Padre Island, one of those "come visit us and see how wonderful we are" promos. Not that I have any desire...
View ArticleWherein I take on the local bigot and hatemonger
Last week, our local newspaper published a letter to the editor from one of our local hatemongers and bigots: a man who was once pastor of the local Luthern church (Missouri Synod) and periodic...
View ArticleJack LaLanne has passed at the prime age of 96
People.com reporting:The godfather of physical fitness, Jack LaLanne, died at his coastal California home in Morro Bay from respiratory failure due to pneumonia. He was 96."He was surrounded by his...
View ArticleI have a headache in my eye
So I'm on Facebook, when one of my friends puts up a link to the salaries of WI teachers and administrators. Since I don't know any one who is a teacher in WI, I did a generic "show all" search. Five...
View ArticleWhere da white women at?
First, a little comic relief:Just came across this tidbit in the NYT:Numbers of Children of Whites Falling Fast By SABRINA TAVERNISE Published: April 6, 2011 WASHINGTON — America’s population of white...
View ArticleWhat's for Dinner? v.5.37 - Spring has Sprung!
in Just- spring when the world is mud- luscious the little lame baloonman whistles far and weeand eddyandbill come running from marbles and piracies and it's springwhen the world is...
View ArticleTomato Soup and Grilled Cheese (Update)
It's Monday night - Monday Night Football Night. In our household, that means an easy meal, eaten in the living room, while watching football on the teevee.How freakin' american is that?Yet, this...
View Article"Mom, they're d*@ks."
First, a little background. I'm a married mother of two wonderful boys, aged 9 and 7. They normally walk home from school, but today, I was picking them up because my youngest son had a dentist...
View ArticleAn open letter to the Catholic League from an adopted child
To whom it may concern:I just read your highly insulting tweet regarding Hilary Rosen, and I am livid!In your short, snotty little tweet, you have reiterated an extremely hurtful opinion and viewpoint...
View ArticleIMHO, the Democratic National Convention needs to pull out of Charlotte
The 2012 Democratic National Convention is slated to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina this September.Given tonight's passage of Amendment 1, I think the DNC needs to rethink its choice.
View ArticleG-d damn it, DNC! Thanks for giving them ammo. UPDATEx3
Un-frickin-believable!In what can only be called a massively stupid move on the part of the DNC, they backed down from properly removing all references to God from the DNC platform. For f-ck's...
View ArticleMy nephew died today
He was 22, my brother-in-law's oldest child, and we don't know why. We're waiting for the results of the coroner's inquest, but for now we keep asking, "Why?"
View ArticleKnow Your Food: Eden Organics doesn't like the birth control
Scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed today, I came across this little gem provided by one of my "Likes"Organic Eden Foods' quiet right-wing agendaA crunchy, natural food company marketed to liberals...
View ArticleAnd the stunts from Sen. Jeff Flake's son continue
Senator Flake, just what the hell is going on in your home?First, your teenage son, Tanner, proudly posts a series of offensive tweets and screenshots of his nom de guerre of "Ni$$erkiller" for some...
View ArticleForget 20 weeks - Texas is going for 6 week abortion restriction
Holy fucking crank dancing christ on a cracker! Not satisfied with the draconian legislation outlawing abortions after 20 weeks and effectively shutting down all but 5 women's health clinics that...
View ArticleIt's National Drink Wine Day!
I know that there is a lot of serious shit going on right now: Kiev; Caracas; freaky weather; just to name a few.So, this diary is meant to be a break - a break from the crappy to enjoy a moment of...
View ArticleUPDATES - The media is focused on Kiev; ignores Caracas
Kiev is in flames. It's all over the traditional news.Caracas, Venezuela is erupting, and hardly anyone knows.
View ArticleYou think birth control isn't about a woman's health? Let me tell you a story.
Hi, there!I just wanted to formally introduce myself to you.My nom de guerre is TigerMom. I'm 48 years old, married 17 years this September to the love of my life.I'm the mother of two fantastic boys,...
View ArticleStorm
For those of you who have never heard of him, please allow me to introduce Tim Minchin.Tim Minchin is a UK born, Australian raised pianist/singer/songwriter/comedian. Think of him as the Victor Borge...
View ArticleBREAKING: Aaron Schock to resign
Aaron Schock (R-Downton Abbey) will be resigning from Congress effective March 31.From Huffington Post:Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) will resign from Congress amid a controversy over his spending habits,...
View ArticleConservative hypocrisy: Bristol Palin is preggers again
Bristol "abstinence only until marriage" Palin is pregnant with her second out-of-wedlock baby. From HuffPo:Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R), announced in a blog post...
View ArticleI'm not sure what to do right now
I don’t think this will qualify as I diary, but I need to get this out there.My son’s best friend is American born, but his parents are Turkish born. I don’t know if they are now citizens of the US or...
View ArticleTurn on Lawrence O'Donnell now!
He’s interviewing Mr. and Mrs. Khan. Very powerful stuff.UPDATE: TLW with Lawrence O’Donnell will run again at 1AM EDT/10 PM PDT. DVR/TiVo it.
View ArticleF*ck you, Scottie Nell Hughes
This morning on CNN, official Trump surrogate Scottie Nell Hughes, gave us this little turd nugget with regards to the Trump tape from 2005: "This morning, no woman woke up affected by these words."She...
View ArticleNo
I’ve had a week to digest the recent events in our nation.I’ve drunk copious amounts of wine and cried a river of tears.I’ve read one analysis after another. I’ve spoken with friends and co-workers...
View ArticleI need someone to confirm what the f*ck is going on in Nevada
I’m an American living in the UK. I just had a colleague of mine send me a screenshot of something the BBC broadcasted. On the chyron it says, “Nevada will not resume counting votes until Thursday...
View ArticleCandy
xxYouTube VideoOk. We just need a fucking break from EVERYTHING! Turn the negative off. Turn the bullshit down. Just enjoy, dance, vibe. We need some joy in our lives. I love this song. Everything...
View ArticleReality Winner released from prison
Not a long blog entry, but a bit of a big story that has been released under the radar: m.huffingtonpost.co.uk/…I’m beginning to think there’s a lot going on we don’t know about.
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