Democrats Running in El Paso County
Volunteer, contribute, and vote! Democratic Candidates for November 2008 Election Hal Bidlack5th Congressional Districtwww.bidlack2008.com Diane Whitley Senate District 10ojosdeangel@hotmail.com Pete Lee Senate District 12www.peteleeforsenate.comsepetelee@aol.com Chyrese Exline House District 14chexline@comcast.net Michelle Maksimowicz House District 15m.maksimowicz@comcast.net Frances Dejarnette House District 15fdejarn@yahoo.com Rich M. Flores House District 16richcohd16@live.com Denis Apuan House District 17witness4peace@hotmail.com Michael Merrifield House District 18www.michaelmerrifield.orgmmerrifield2003@yahoo.com [...]
When Is a Friendship Over?
I was talking with a girlfriend back in Tampa and she mentioned that one of her oldest friends had seemed to be drifting away from her for some time. “Then two weeks ago we stopped talking altogether,” she said with a shrug, “and so I suppose it’s over.” Far from an authority on how to [...]
Bye Bye Florida
Big Ups go to: Brother – who drove all the way up from Miami to spend time with his sister and nephews. I especially enjoyed the way Mom said, “If your brother says to rent something, I just click on Netflix. I don’t even question it!” So she rented a funny Irish comedian whose topics [...]
I Get the Best Emails – Ongoing
To: CatherineFrom: MarcSubject: This is why I’m going to have a hard time voting… My mom used to say this about the boys I brought home and her advice applies today as well, “Worry when you think you’ve found someone different than all the rest.”
Everywhere I Go
Took the boys to a local park so they could shoot hoops. I know you *think* your kids are rock stars on the court. But your diet coke-drinking, meat-eating, Nick Jr-watching Gator fans of the future are no match for these little Joakim Noahs today. Believe it. An elderly gentleman and younger woman walked over [...]
I So Did Not Miss Rhonda Storms
The Republican Party is supposed to be the party that wants less government, not more. Conservatives don’t even agree with the *existence* of the Department of Education. Now they want to rewrite the science curriculum taught in our public schools? Evolution and Creationism. Side by side. Storms has got to be kidding. Except she’s not. [...]
There It Is – The First Curse Word
One day, I came home from Kindergarten, stuck up my middle finger and asked, “What does this mean?” My mother made a god-awful face and I knew not to do that again. Until I was in 6th grade and pissed off that Laura Rizzo was making fun of me. But even then I made sure [...]
What have your legislators done to end genocide?
Discover how your elected officials score on the Darfur crisis. Just for kicks.
"It’s not a bad way to spend the day. Beats the hell out of Patient Safety."
My mom recently retired. She’s gone from an important career at a local hospital to someone who has time now to enjoy other pursuits. I’m proud of her. She’s earned it. So what’s next, Ma? New York? Paris? Mom: I took a class at church last week. We learned how to make Butter Lambs. Me: [...]
There’s No Place Like Home
Orange blossoms smell so much better than frozen snot. And everywhere there are beautiful flowers to welcome spring. Mom is the best chef ever and her Eggplant Parmesan makes me weep with pleasure. This house smells like heaven. Suppose I can forgo my dairy-free diet tonight. Can’t wait. So this is what hippie feet look [...]
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