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Have to say it. . . Just *have* to: Howie's got it all! Including being firstmost!
ReplyDeleteHave to say it. . . Just *have* to: Howie's got it all! Including being firstmost!
ReplyDeleteHave to say it. . . Just *have* to: Howie's got it all! Including being firstmost!
ReplyDeleteHave to say it. . . Just *have* to: Howie's got it all! Including being firstmost!
ReplyDeleteI have just sent the following letter to the Chicago Sun-Times:
ReplyDeleteI am one of more than 45 million Americans currently covered by Medicare. Healthcare reform is already saving me money: Since July 1 all preventive services have been covered without charge. This has allowed me to switch to a different supplemental insurance plan that is simultaneously cheaper and more comprehensive. Without, I might add, any increase in Medicare premiums.
And if you aren't on Medicare? Beginning January 1, your insurance company must spend 85 cents of every dollar you and others like you pay them on health care. This means they can no longer raise your premiums unless the actual cost of health care increase. Yet the Republicans are now proposing to take money out of your pocket and mine by repealing healthcare reform. Why? You tell me. They don't seem able to.
Yeah! What Bill said!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing that!! Be sure to tell us when it's published.
Sure wish I had Medicare.
ReplyDeleteLast week the local legislators had an open meeting with the people, and it took place at the Library while I was working. Before it got going, I had chance to ask them what Hubby and I can do about the high cost of healthcare, because as a very small business we fall through all the cracks of the measures that help. One, a former obstetrician turned representative, suggested we join the Chamber of Commerce; then we could get the group rate the CofC gets. We looked into it, but their plan would cost only $100 less per month, and mean a much higher deductible. Sigh.
So, I never told all y'all about yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI was working at the Library and it was almost time for my coworker to leave (and another to arrive), when we got word that a propane truck had slid down a hill nearby and overturned, closing the road. [Driver not hurt.] Mind you, the accident occurred at 4:40pm. Therefore, all residents heading home from work into the town of Underhill could not get home unless they drove north into another town and back down...which would add at least 40 minutes to their drive, on icy roadways.
So a number of them stopped at the Library instead, and hung out until the road could be reopened. We called the Fire Department and they promised to phone the Library as soon as the road cleared. We looked up news about the accident and the weather conditions, printed them out and posted them at the desk where people check out books. Many hadn't heard of the issue and were just there to pick up books enroute home. So we got to break the bad news to some.
True to their word, three hours later, when the phone rang and I picked it up, it was Kitty Clark at the Fire Station saying the road would be open in 5 to 10 minutes, so to feel free to have folks put on their coats and head out, and by the time they'd get there they could get through. I made the announcement and people started all talking at once, standing around in little groups. The Library took on a kind of festive air!
Then one patron who'd left came back and said the road wasn't open yet after all. So I called Kitty back and she said that wasn't true as she herself had issued the all clear. (And she is the fire chief's wife, after all.) She said she bet the guy guarding the road hadn't heard yet. LOL! Small town. So I sent folks off saying that if anyone tells them the road isn't yet open to tell them Kitty Clark said it is! Ha! No one returned after that. :-)
My coworker, who was supposed to leave at 5pm, instead went out for a bite and came back, then stayed until closing at 8:00pm. Just because.
I'm not sure what we would have done if the road closure had gone later than 8:00pm. We just might have stayed open longer, as a public service. I'd have been willing. I just wish I'd thought to make coffee, as we do sometimes for programs taking place in the evening.
BTW, a friend of mine has 4 children and today noticed that one of her little people had added something to their Nativity scene. It was a tiny basket of food from one of the toys in the house. Thinking that it could be a variation on the Three Wise Women who came, cleaned the stable and brought a casserole, I suggested she might suspect her lone daughter! LOL!
ReplyDeleteMain*Squeeze and I are going to watch a rendition of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night tonight. (We are seeing the play next month!) We'll be all ready to celebrate Epiphany after that. ;-)
ReplyDeleteFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ReplyDeleteCONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen@nfb.org
President Signs Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act
Washington, D.C. (January 5, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind today commended President Barrack Obama for signing into law the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (S. 841), which will protect the blind and other pedestrians from injury as a result of silent vehicle technology.
“The National Federation of the Blind is pleased that this critical legislation has been signed into law, preserving the right to safe and independent travel for the blind,” said Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “The blind, like all pedestrians, must be able to travel to work, to school, to church, and to other places in our communities, and we must be able to hear vehicles in order to do so. This law, which is the result of collaboration among blind Americans, automobile manufacturers, and legislators, will benefit all pedestrians for generations to come as new vehicle technologies become more prevalent. We look forward to working with the Department of Transportation throughout the regulatory process.”
Because blind pedestrians cannot locate and evaluate traffic using their vision, they must listen to traffic to discern its speed, direction, and other attributes in order to travel safely and independently. Other people, including pedestrians who are not blind, bicyclists, runners, and small children, also benefit from hearing the sound of vehicle engines. New vehicles that employ hybrid or electric engine technology can be silent, rendering them extremely dangerous in situations where vehicles and pedestrians come into proximity with each other.
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LOL Puddle. We aren't crushies or anything, are we?
ReplyDeleteWell, I'll tell ya, I could just lounge by that window for *days*! That looks wonderful - soft, plushy cushion and pillows and lovely leaves outside. I can almost feel the gentle breeze wafting through the window.
ReplyDeleteGreat letter, Bill.
ReplyDeleteI saw a sign today, listener, that I'm tempted to go back, purchase and send to Justice Scalia (or Injustice Scalia).
ReplyDelete"First God invented Man. Then He had a better idea."
Sure. Guys never think of these practical things.
ReplyDeleteSusan was here, even though all my comments are invisible. :'(
ReplyDeleteFrom the inbox:
ReplyDeleteI really don't care if this is true or not, it's funny
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Florida Court Sets Atheist Holy Day!!!
Gotta love this Judge!
You must read this...a proper decision by the courts...for a change.
FLORIDA COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLY DAY
In Florida , an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and
Passover Holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case
against
Christians
and Jews and observances of their holy days. The argument was that it was
unfair that atheists had no such recognized days.
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate
presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring,"Case
dismissed!"
The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, "Your honor,
How can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas,
Easter
and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client
and all other atheists have no such holidays.."
The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do. Your client,
counsel, is woefully ignorant."
The lawyer said, " Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or
holiday for atheists.."
The judge said, " The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day. Psalm
14:1 states, ' The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, it is the
opinion
of this court, that, if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool.
Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned."
You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture!
:-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteIt's at my dear friend Dory's house. She is a civil engineer by degree, though mostly home schooled her kids. She also designed their house, which has an old-English style roof with curved eaves. Ahhhh.
ReplyDeleteI can see all of them, Susan!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason it appears to take an eon to post anything, but when that happens just count to ten and go back to the main page and back in and =voila= there's your post.
If it came out of Florida it's probably not true.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny. But I don't think an atheist should have to accept that judgment, given that the atheist doesn't accept the Psalms. I'd appeal. Otherwise I'd be a fool.
LOL Susan. I've seen similar signs. Love 'em all.
ReplyDeleteI know. Isn't it gorgeous? The only thing it needs is a nice, tall stack of books...and maybe a kitty.
ReplyDeleteI can see them now, though there weren't here a few minutes ago.
ReplyDeleteLOL
ReplyDeleteReally inspiring story.
ReplyDeleteWhen not in motion, with their tires making noise, virtually all 21st-century vehicles are all but silent, regardless of method of propulsion. I cannot understand why the NFB keeps talking about electric and hybrid vehicles. Especially since the new law doesn't just apply to such vehicles but requires ALL vehicles to emit a speciried level of sound.
ReplyDeleteOne sure sign it's not true is that any possible lawsuit would not be about "holy days" per se but about declaring days associated with a specific religion public holidays. Thereby endorsing that religion over others.
ReplyDeleteI think that all holidays from all religions should be paid holidays for everyone. And I'm betting most people of faith wouldn't protest. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm sad that the Red-winged Blackbirds that died in Arkansas died because professional grade fireworks were used in a residential area, spooking the birds in the dark and in their night-blindness they crashed into things! I'd say "there oughtta be a law" but there probably is.
ReplyDeletehttp://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110105/ts_yblog_thelookout/mysterious-bird-deaths-caused-by-fireworks
My only concern is that, considering all the world's religions, we'd be on paid holiday more often than not.
ReplyDeleteMy point exactly!
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