Archive for May, 2007
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Friday, May 18th, 2007By AMAN BATHEJA
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
NEW BRAUNFELS — He died two days ago, but in a bizarre twist of fate, the Rev. Jerry Falwell provided a final bit of heavenly solace to the friends and family of fallen soldier Anthony Bradshaw on Wednesday.Many in New Braunfels had braced for a protest at Bradshaw’s funeral by members [...]
That’s Progress, baby!
Friday, May 18th, 2007The sound of progress is deafening. Construction resumes. Heavy equipment and two days of early morning jackhammer. Dirtsister gets a little edgy. So we stroll. Here’s a visual of our morning troll through the garden….
Looking out the window, any window:
As Memorial Day looms, we’ll honor the memory of the student who died about [...]
Hot Foot
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007We’re fascinated with all things Dubai.The sandlords, construction frenzy, the concept of “guest workers“, The World real estate development, the artificiality, the MONEY.Dubai is a place where you can buy anything in the world except a decent book. Hot and cold running amenities and a running tab of heart-stopping expense.
Business [...]
Lighten Your Load
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007Love the clovers on Rosie’s dress, looks lucky!
Saw my first Hummingbird this week. I’ve been waiting.
Garden Report: Lovely, productive weekend, put some fresh cat litter down in my flower beds….. here’s ONE of the poopers.
Clematis, iris and peonies in bloom.
Sunday, breakfast with my tribe. Someday, I plan to start a category called “Adventures with [...]
Chill Baby
Friday, May 11th, 2007Happy Mother’s Day!
Here’s to you Mom!
Busy in the garden. SRP (stuff reduction program) in full swing. An ongoing project since 2001. From collectors to minimalists, we’re evolving here in the garden.
From the sports desk: Badminton tournament has been cancelled, due to ongoing construction.
Looking out the window, the view isn’t bad…..(except for the random crack action….) [...]
If Cats Ran the World
Thursday, May 10th, 2007Need to look in the mirror and do my affirmations.
Time is short, let’s talk about life.
Three Questions:
Has Oprah started her own religion?
Will she take over the world?
How do you keep cats out of the garden?
We’re not cat lovers, but we try to live in harmony with the cat family next door…all five of them. [...]
Bring Us Your Blood
Monday, May 7th, 2007From the Dallas Morning News:
Here’s a new twist: a blood drive at a funeral home.
Some people are squeamish about giving blood anyway. Will they be any less squeamish about donating blood at a funeral home?
Colleague Kathy Goolsby passes on an announcement that Homestead Funeral Home in Grand Prairie is hosting a blood drive May [...]
Cut Out for the Long Haul
Sunday, May 6th, 2007Three Beautiful things:
Clematis recovering from frost bite
Connecting with an old friend: Dirt by Donna
Cheeseburger, fries and thick banana shake.
Points of consternation:
Cats wrecking my flower beds
Ants
College Tuition
It’s a good life!
Doug at Funeralwire has a good article regarding the “old guard” in the funeral home industry, his observations:
“Seven years ago, while attending the Baltimore convention of the [...]
Partly Cloudy or Partly Sunny?
Sunday, May 6th, 2007We had a bit of a block lately, staying on topic is difficult and depressing at times. So let’s give thanks with three beautiful things:
Spam Karma- nice tool for Word Press, work it!
Professional contractors- shout out to my boy CB, good work!
Western Swing-It’s fun!
The title of this post comes from this haunting story. [...]
NAACP Plans Funeral for the “N” Word
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007The NAACP held a symbolic funeral in Detroit 63 years ago for Jim Crow, the Associated Press reports. The civil rights organization will do the same this summer for the “N” word, the Rev. Wendell Anthony said Sunday. Anthony, president of the civil rights organization’s Detroit branch, said members and supporters of the National Association [...]
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