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Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Dear LL
Today you went to the Senate The Cubs’ll win the pennant And you pleaded your.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:50 PM
Monday, September 29, 2003
California recall dreamin’
The California recall election has so permeated my life, that I’m now having dreams about.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:01 PM
I love chai
There’s a little drive-through coffee shop nearby. They sell chai. It’s not exactly on my.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:50 PM
Pay attention
Him: You know, I’m leaving on the 25th. Me: The 15th. Him: [chuckling] Okay, the.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 2:19 PM
Sunday, September 28, 2003
Skype me
I just signed up for Skype. Still learning how it works. Call name: disarranging.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:08 PM | Comments (2)
Yukon Jack Dew Me
Ingredients: 2 oz Yukon Jack 8 oz Mountain Dew Fill Ice cubes Just mix and.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 1:49 AM
Study group
He helps her with her homework..... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 12:23 AM
Friday, September 26, 2003
Amazing discovery
There’s an old wooden two-story building in my neighborhood. Ramshackle would be the best way.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 12:36 AM | Comments (1)
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Japan earthquake
So, I’m sitting here in the midwestern U.S., unwinding from a grueling day at work,.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 6:23 PM
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Can I get a taste tester
I like cheese. I like burgers. I like fries. I even like cheeseburgers and fries..... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:22 PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Lawyer dives headlong into the muck
The Smoking Gun recently caught up with a third year Tulane law student who desires.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 12:36 PM
Monday, September 22, 2003
Brother and sister
Me and my brother, circa a long time ago. He's a year younger than.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:54 PM
Moon song
Recommended: Disposition improvement for Monday morning. (Has sound.) If you're anything like me, this'll help.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 9:02 AM
Saturday, September 20, 2003
BBQ
When discussing barbecue ribs, it seems like everyone's an expert these days. Apparently, New Yorkers.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:32 PM | Comments (5)
Pumpkins
Pumpkins for sale..... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:44 PM
Friday, September 19, 2003
UAD
Doc has a sad post about how things are done when someone dies at home..... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:22 PM
Thar she blows
Being as today was Talk Like a Pirate Day, I successfully interjected several pirate lingos.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 9:40 PM | Comments (1)
Thursday, September 18, 2003
Tony Tony Tony
The Committee to Draft Tony Blair is seeking the Democratic nomination of Tony Blair for.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 9:46 AM
Witness for the plaintiff
My oldest daughter asked me today if I was ever a witness in court. I.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 12:04 AM | Comments (3)
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Rabbits
This neighborhood is full of rabbits. Last year the rabbits were so thick, I inadvertently.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:35 PM | Comments (5)
Monday, September 15, 2003
Illinois Senate race resources
Updating my previous post: Democrats: Dan Hynes Web Site • Dan Hynes Meetup Blair Hull.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:51 PM | Comments (1)
Saturday, September 13, 2003
78
A conversation from very late last night with my oldest daughter. We had been taking.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:55 PM | Comments (1)
Friday, September 12, 2003
Cash out
By now most everyone knows that Johnny Cash passed away today. What is really remarkable.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 7:44 PM | Comments (1)
Thursday, September 11, 2003
Back to NAFTA
Someone from Galesburg made a comment on my NAFTA post from last April. He said:.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:51 PM
On this day
Two years ago. In the morning: My youngest daughter and I were standing in front.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:20 PM | Comments (2)
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Memoir writing
Over the last four or five years, I've written about 200 pages of my memoirs..... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:17 PM | Comments (2)
Monday, September 08, 2003
Iron Man lives again
In my head. And, hopefully, only for this day. My boss (who is a total.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 9:13 AM | Comments (3)
Saturday, September 06, 2003
Amnesty schmamnesty
Bait. The organization that seems to be trying to systematically destroy people's love of music,.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:46 PM | Comments (2)
Thursday, September 04, 2003
Something about Mary Carey
Actually, a couple somethings: 1. She's running for governor of California. Or, at least she.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 1:29 PM | Comments (3)
Wednesday, September 03, 2003
Giant sliders rise up
There's an interesting discussion among some Twin Cities folks over at Live Journal about giant.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 11:47 PM
Ibid Illinois
I'm browsing the new Illinois state surplus auction web site. The state introduced this new.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 10:03 PM
Tuesday, September 02, 2003
The things you find
Last night when I was aimlessly clicking links in an effort to drag the weekend.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 8:04 PM | Comments (1)
Monday, September 01, 2003
Shades of Great Lakes
Photo taken about 15 years ago from the shore of Lake Michigan. I don't.... [click for full entry]Posted by Marie at 4:09 PM | Comments (4)