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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)