Wish they would, Fear they won't

Elections are over for this mid-term debacle.  I am happy to no longer get those D*(#$ robo-calls and no longer watch the lies broadcast via "ads" on TV from nameless money-wells.  But, I have lots of wishes and even more fears with the results. 

I wish they would, fear the won't:

• Pass the DISCLOSE Act -
• End the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans
• Reverse the Citizens United decision
• Establish and defend net neutrality
• Do away with lifetime tenure for committee chairs in the Senate
• Repeal Defense of Marriage Act,
• Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell,
• Stop the wars
• Strengthen and defend the EPA for the good of the environment
• The Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service investigate the political organizations set up to launder millions of dollars in secret cash
• Expand Voter Registration
• Stop partisan bickering

Alas.............

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Hallloween - Snow

This morning, we woke to snow on October 31st.  I checked my pictures and the last ones I had of new whiteness were taken on April 17th.  So, this year we only had 5 months without snow - whew.

We have snow, we have wood-fire, we have football - winter seems to be here.  I took some pictures on the morning walk.  They are posted here on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=252727&id=806763755&l=db669bbd65

At least Milos is happy.

Fall Chipping

Although Dave has used the chipper numerous times, this was the first day that I was home and able to see it in action.


He has a Wallenstein - 6 inch - unit which does the job for us. I hate to move brush (a long time family "joke"). But, I may give in a actually shove those ugly branches into this baby. The grinding sound gives me great satisfaction.

wallenstein
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Book Review - One Good Dog

Book Review

One Good Dog by Susan Wilson

first printed in March 2010

This is another of those audio books that kept me in the parking lots before work - bringing me late to my desk.  From the clever twist at the beginning to the predictable but satisfying last sentence, I was hooked. The alternating readers (from the human view and then from the dog) may seem cheezy - but, it the effect brings deeper meaning into the bond that grows between these two as they struggle for a better life.  It touched my heart.

Your emotions will run the gambit - from chuckles to tears.  This is a great listen for anyone. I give it a 5.
In addition, you might want to read the short blurb by the author:   How, in Writing One Goood dog, I Inadvertently Became a Pit Bull Advocate.

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