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On a peaceful Sunday afternoon, made all the more serene by steadily falling snow outside my window, I can't help but be sickened and angry over the massacre in Tucson yesterday. Purveyors of hate are responsible for this national tragedy. Provocative words that come out of the mouths of talking heads and Senators, evoking hostility and inciting violence, were bound to be taken as gospel by someone of unsound mind. I will never understand the politics of fear and exclusion that are cornerstones of the Far Right. Let this be a lesson, one taught to us with the blood of the innocent, that reason and empathy must rule the day. Repudiate hate and ignorance in all its forms: from the folksy Soccer Mom from Alaska who's "just like you and me," to the bloated talk show host that implores his listeners to target those not like them. We all need to think and speak responsibly. -
Criss Angel showed how this worked on one of his shows, but it was still kind of surprising. Once you have opened this e-mail, there is no turning back. Below are true descriptions of zodiac signs. Read your sign and then forward it on, with your zodiac sign on the subject line. This is the real deal, try ignoring or changing it and the first thing you’ll notice is having a horrible day, starting tomorrow morning – and it only gets worse from there.
CAPRICORN – The Go-Getter (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Patient and wise. Practical and rigid.. Ambitious. Tends to be Good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimistic. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be Unfriendly at times.. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want. 20 years of good luck if you forward.
AQUARIUS – The Sweetheart (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality….. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional… Can be a bit rebellious.. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out…. Eccentric personality. 11 years of luck if you forward.
PISCES – The Dreamer (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don ‘t like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful. 8 years of good luck if you forward.
ARIES – The Daredevil (Mar 21 – April 19) Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous.. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered..) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly – easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic. 16 years of good luck if you forward.
TAURUS – The Enduring One (April 20 – May 20) Charming but aggressive.. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings that are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard – passionate. Express themselves emotionally.. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous.. 12 years of good Luck if you forward
GEMINI – The Chatterbox (May 21 – June 20) Smart and witty.. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Like change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent. Beautiful physically and mentally. 5 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CANCER – The Protector (June 21 – July 22) Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LEO – The Boss (July 23 – Aug 22) Very organized. Need order in their lives – like being in control. Like boundaries.. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help Others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy… Full of themselves Loving. Doing the right thing is important to Leos.. Attractive. 13 years of bad luck if you do not forward…..
VIRGO – The Perfectionist (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Dominant In relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word.. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy.. Often shy. Pessimistic… 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LIBRA – The Harmonizer (Sept 23 – O ct 22) Nice to everyone they meet. Can’t make up their mind . Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful.. Flirtatious Give in too easily. Procrastinators… Very gullible. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SCORPIO – The Intense One (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser.. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long Relationships. Talkative… Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SAGITTARIUS – The Happy-Go-Lucky One (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Good-natured optimist… Doesn’t want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome).Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing.. Doesn’t like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient…. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn’t like rules… Sometimes hypocritical.. Dislikes being confined – tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn’t like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
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Today I have been in the
Radio Hall for the first time in my life. It was great. I came
for an interview about the "new way of reading" and it was about reading
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Hi Karin! Your day in the studio must have been an amazing experience. A bit of well-deserved recognition, too. I'll need to figure out how to listen to your interview!
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Upon returning to work after a restful holiday break, I walked into an uproar over a matter that I had to leave in the hands of my colleagues. The situation concerned putting together a portfolio for a major client. I left express directions for my work mates to follow regarding where I was in the project, what remained to be finished, and some helpful tips. With that, I shut the book on 2010 and departed for my much needed vacation. And then Monday morning happened. The project was completed on time, but in less than stellar fashion. The portfolio was missing data. A lot of it. My colleagues didn't think there was anything wrong with the meager offering and submitted the project. No suspicions were raised. No questions asked. For this, my cohorts deserve a time out in the corner. People of varying pay grades got wind of the fine work we did and a maelstrom of nasty grams flew around the office. It was I that had the pleasure of answering for our misfortunate performance. I will be the one to pick up the pieces and resuscitate this sorry affair. I'm neither angry nor upset. If anything, I'm intrigued by how people's brains work, mine included. I've never been afraid to ask questions. No one I've ever encountered has been put out by a question that could potentially save a project from derailing. Next time, maybe my work buddies will raise their hands and call for a huddle when things don't look right. Perhaps the lesson I'll take away from this is to leave nothing undone before going on vacation. Or never go on vacation. -
Grasping at branches, clutching at straws
don't be afraid to celebrate
your strong suits and your flaws.What are you going out on a limb for this New Year?
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Today I loaned a book to my friend Monica. I'm in McKinney. Monica lives in Greenlake. How'd they manage that, you ask? Easy! Amazon has recently launched a feature enabling Kindle owners and Kindle reading application users to share books. Reading recommendations are always a treat to give and receive. In the case of two friends separated by a large chunk of the country, lendable Kindle titles are a wonderful way to stay connected. I'm looking forward to the books that Monica and I will discover together as we read our way through 2011. -
Safety first, boys. Just because they're tiny doesn't mean they don't have some giddy-up-and-go. Always wear your helmets and only ride in designated areas. Happy Pocketbiking!
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Are you feeling the post-holiday bloat? Perhaps you're packing more stuffing than a Christmas goose? No worries. PajamaJeans are making the scene! Molded from specially patented butt lifting polymers, 2011 is predicted to be the Year of the Perma-Pant.
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