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October

The Ghost of Past Eloquence

The Republican Party seems to be trying to imply there is something vaguely wrong about being eloquent. Which is really odd when you realize that one of our most eloquent past Presidents was a Republican. I’m sure Lincoln must have been spinning in his grave as McCain seemed to chastise Obama for daring [...]

23

October

Familiar evolution?

Elephants are painting self portraits, and a horse named Cholla has had some of his paintings sold and exhibited in several art shows. Are we discovering that animals are smarter, and perhaps have much more of an aesthetic sense that we previously believed? According to a story I read, elephants have been [...]

16

October

Embracing my Crone Grace

I mentioned at the end of last week’s Fix that I am embracing the Crone within me, and allowing her wisdom to guide me as I continue my journey through life. I want to expand on the Crone concept in this week’s Fix. Now many people have an extremely negative connotation regarding [...]

10

October

When anger turns to hope, “Yes we can!”

I have been as filled with righteous indignation and anger as many other people when it comes to the tacky turn of events the McCain/Palin ticket is taking right now. I am appalled that Palin is if not outright inciting people to violence, she is in a sense condoning it by not speaking up [...]

9

October

Some urges get stronger

It’s funny how a lot of people seem to think that retaining one’s grace under verbal fire is a sign of weakness. It’s actually a hell of a lot easier to give into one’s primal urges and retaliate in kind, than it is to keep one’s cool and remain gracious under heavy verbal fire. [...]