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Unexpected Breezes
Starbucks and Chipotle are closed for Easter, but it’s a gorgeous day, so I’ve been working on their outdoor patio. The temperature is comfortable, if a little warm, so when a small breeze arose, I thought, “Oh, thank you, breeze.” Perhaps encouraged by my sentiment, the breeze continued, billowing and billowing. It caught some of…
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Why Do We Hate Government?
I don’t understand the anti-government sentiment that has been so pervasive in certain circles. The basis of a representative government is not an inherited organization that seeks to oppress or control the people. Rather, it is an institution of collective action that allows us to attempt to act in the best interest of all. The…
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Must…Get…Ball…
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Hurray for Health Reform
What this means is that the Affordable Care Act is the only thing protecting us from an imminent surge in the number of Americans who can’t afford essential care. So this reform had better survive — because if it doesn’t, many Americans who need health care won’t. via nytimes.com Take note, misguided ACA opponents.
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Cult of Ignorance
If only he were alive today…
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Famous Republican Ike Eisenhower on the Social Safety Net
Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them are H. L. Hunt (you possibly know his…
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Everything Is a Remix Part 4
Part Four of this fantastic series is now up. It’s well worth the time to watch, both for the content and the production quality. via everythingisaremix.info
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Thanks Bizby!
One time I was having a bad day, so J gave me a KitKat. But Bizby ate it while I wasn’t paying attention. Today, she repaid with interest. <3 Now, Lisa, about those Sour Patch Kids…
Matter, Energy, and Life of Michaela A. Castello.
Category: Life
Short (and long) reads extracted from my personal life.