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Writing

When useful talk fails

I re-read my last post and wasn’t overly happy with it. I think I missed the points I wanted to make, or I should say buried them. However, it might have some use as a unifying document – either all sides will hate it or they’ll all be equally confused about what I’m trying to […]

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Political

Recovering Iraq: Step 1. Accountability

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. Invaders from the south and west seize the great cities on the Tigris and Euphrates. A despot’s capital falls to sudden assault. A warlord from Tikrit vows to rally the Muslim world. This week’s news? No: 2000 B.C., 539 B.C and 1187 From Bowling Green Kentucky Daily News Confirmation in the news that […]

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Weblogging

Paperwork Blues

Enough with my bad self. If I keep writing posts in the heat of the night, folks will think this weblog is about me or something. However, I do have somewhat of an excuse for a po’me posting – I’m buried in paperwork for various reasons, and that’s enough to dim any sane person’s lust […]

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Just Shelley

Long Week

Too hot tonight. My bedroom’s under the attic and once the heat soaks in, it wants to linger awhile. However, as warm as it is, it’s way too early for the air conditioner. I obliquely (there’s that word again) mentioned a job interview and contract offer this last week. I haven’t said yay or nay […]