Have you ever heard the phrase “separate the wheat from the chaff?” I heard it today for the first time. Thank God for Wikipedia, or I never would have known what it meant. (I’m still not totally convinced I understand … but whatever.) Where do people come up with these things? The phrase “goat rodeo” […]
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Carefully Crafted on September 15
Carefully Crafted on September 08
My UCC
Much ado was made earlier this year about statements — both those simply taken out of context for political gain and those that were completely inappropriate — about Rev. Jeremiah Wright, former pastor at Trinity UCC. You know, the church formerly known as Barack Obama’s church. The UCC (United Church of Christ) unfairly got dragged […]
Carefully Crafted on September 08
88% Can't Read
What does it say about our country when 88% of eighth graders in Washington D.C. can’t read? Maybe instead of spending so much time talking about abortion, the Bridge to Nowhere or Palin’s hair and glasses, our politicians and media should focus more time on issues that impact people on a day-to-day basis — starting […]
Carefully Crafted on September 07
My Wifi Network
Normally, it’s my job to get other people in the newspaper — but this morning, I’m in the paper! Well, actually, it’s my Wifi network … but nevertheless. The local technology columnist was working on a story about what people call their Wifi networks. Mine happens to be called “Go Bucks.” Not long after that […]
Carefully Crafted on September 01
Our latest adventure
This weekend, Mike and I got bicycles (which also provided a good excuse to get some new workout clothes as well!). We went riding yesterday and today — both times for more than 90 minutes. The seats aren’t exactly the most comfortable — that, or I don’t have enough padding. In any case, biking is […]