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Saturday, January 31, 2009

Dreaming of Antarctica

Not sure why I didn't, but I should have shared this a couple weeks ago..... [click for full entry]

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Parting thoughts about Rod

* Listening to Rod Blagojevich deliver his closing argument to the Illinois Senate today,.... [click for full entry]

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The day in Illinois politics

What an emotional month and a half topped off by an even more emotional day..... [click for full entry]

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Governor Pat Quinn

As of about 45 minutes ago, Illinois has a new governor. SPRINGFIELD - January 29,.... [click for full entry]

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Lincoln of the world

Five found photos of Abraham Lincoln statues in places other than the United States: Edinburgh,.... [click for full entry]

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Who's buried in Lincoln's tomb?

If you guessed Abraham Lincoln, you're right. Probably. Maybe. I think. Well, we'll find out.... [click for full entry]

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Inauguration day

A beautiful day for an inauguration..... [click for full entry]

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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Through the branches

We can see clearly. When they don't have leaves on them. Trying to find.... [click for full entry]

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Girl on a swing

Who, where and when? I have no idea. (Uncropped.).... [click for full entry]

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Life is a cloth

We've been weaving our cloth since day one. Since before day one, even. Other people.... [click for full entry]

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Blagojevich impeached

On Thursday, January 8, 2009, the Special Investigative Committee completed its mission. On Friday morning,.... [click for full entry]

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Friday, January 09, 2009

Cruising Craigslist

I know it's a waste of time, but sometimes I can't help it. * If.... [click for full entry]

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Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Blagojevich messing with your life

And with your ability to earn a living. If in the last six years you.... [click for full entry]

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Sunday, January 04, 2009

Fell asleep at the keyboard

Too much twittering, I guess..... [click for full entry]

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Saturday, January 03, 2009

An idea for Roland Burris

But first some links: AP: Homeland Security revokes Blagojevich’s security clearance - "The U.S. Department.... [click for full entry]

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Friday, January 02, 2009

Ooh

This is a real sunset from tonight..... [click for full entry]

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2009 laws for Illinois

Despite all the trouble Illinois is in, some laws did get passed that go into.... [click for full entry]

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Thursday, January 01, 2009

The sun has set on 2008

Good riddance..... [click for full entry]

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