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About S.

Reader, writer, talker, knitter, picture taker, tennis player, music lover, Southerner.

What I did on Saturday

Saturday was beauty day. I had a pedicure. With a hot-stone foot massage. Which I got a 20% discount for because the last time I went there it was a sorry excuse for a pedicure, being more of a polish … Continue reading

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Flame wars and Facebook and Strangers

Today I commented on someone’s Facebook about a link she had posted about Rick Perry’s (wife’s) believe that Perry is being “brutalized” because he’s a Christian. Which paints him a little too Jesus-like for my personal taste, for one big … Continue reading

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs died today. I met him once. He was a lovely, lovely man. Not everybody gets to meet one of their heroes, but I did. I hope his journey was a peaceful one. Too young, too young.

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Back.

Maybe you noticed I was gone for a whole week. I wasn’t in jail or rehab, and I don’t work for the CIA. That’s all I have to say about that. I’m back now, and I’m tickled to report that … Continue reading

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Troy Davis

There was a several-hours-long delay while the Supreme Court reviewed the case, but a stay has not been issued. Reasonable doubt is for the jury case, not for the execution. I am told that the parole board can take public … Continue reading

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New Sparky

They’re executing Troy Davis tonight. In case you’re wondering how they will go about snuffing out his life, you can read about it here. Before you click, however, be warned that it is a fairly graphic link. Frankly, I’d rather … Continue reading

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Today’s picture

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For crying out loud

A few weeks ago, two of our favorite guys up in Vermont came up with a new flavor. They called it Schweddy Balls, after a sketch on “Saturday Night Live.” Now, predictably, a group of parents is up in arms … Continue reading

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Get yours now.

Apparently yak coats are all the rage right now.

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