Wednesday's Loose Thread
Anybody going to First Night? Anybody staying up until midnight? Anybody hoping Dick Clark stays home?
Matter of Opinion archive for Jan. 1, 2009
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30, 2009
TUESDAY, DEC. 29, 2009
Headlines for 2010
So what are some headlines you'd like to see in the coming year? Off the top of my head:"Media ignore celebrities"; "City, state, federal workers agree to pay cuts"; "Jobless rate plunges"; "Trader Joe's buys YMCA site"; "Eyman to head budget-cutting panel."What are your headlines?
MONDAY, DEC. 28, 2009
Monday's Loose Thread
I'd heard that it's warmer down south this time of year. I can confirm that this is true.Thoughts on this Monday after Christmas?
THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 2009
There must be a pony in here somewhere
If you value the ability to look on the bright side, you may enjoy this anecdote, courtesy of the lady who shared it last evening on my bus ride home. She and her boyfriend will be spending Christmas Eve with their respective children, but her…
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23, 2009
More clout for Washington?
The Washington Secretary of State's Office is reporting today that preliminary population figures indicate the 2010 Census will result in 10th congressional district in this state. Nothing is certain until the actual count is taken next year, but if the analysis out of Olympia is…
Wednesday's loose thread
Sad news today about the Riblet Mansion, also known as Cliff House, where the Arbor Crest Winery maintains its tasting room. It was heavily damaged by fire. Sorry to see that happen to such a landmark, not to mention an important local business.That's one of…
TUESDAY, DEC. 22, 2009
2 more officers shot
As you may have heard, two Pierce County sheriff's deputies were shot and seriously wounded after they responded to a domestic disturbance today. Family men with children.Feel free to post your thoughts on this troubling news item.
Tuesday's loose thread
It's noon. You've waited long enough for today's loose thread. Time to unravel whatever mysteries and insights occupy your mind.
Who looks out for frazzled fliers?
Federal regulators are giving airlines about three months to comply with new rules regarding those inordinately long delays that leave passengers trapped for hours on the ground, waiting to take off or deplane. In just the first half of this year, more than 600 planes…
MONDAY, DEC. 21, 2009
Sugar plums and what other loose threads?
Finally got the meager house lights strung along the eaves yesterday, knowing they'll come down in about 10 days.What visions dance in your heads today?
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 2009
Friday's Loose Thread
1. New Rule: If you're going to be an idiot, do it on your own time, otherwise you might cause a retrial.2. What's that saying? "Everybody bashes cops until they need one." Corollary: "Every cop defends the department until they think they're wronged." (last item)3.…
THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 2009
Thursday's Loose Thread
Cards sent. Gifts wrapped. *pant! pant! *Thoughts on current events go here.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 2009
Wednesday's Loose Thread
Really liked this article today about Vernon Baker. A remarkable life.Thoughts on this or other matters?
TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 2009
Pleasant Dreamliners
Within 10 minutes of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's takeoff today, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., issued this statement:“Today’s maiden flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a game changer. It marks a new level of technological excellence by combining the world’s best jet fuel efficiency…
Health care, agriculture and govt.
"When has goverment ever made anything better!"Interesting analogy to agriculture in this New Yorker article by Dr Atul Gawande.
Tuesday's Loose Thread
Pretty drive this morning. Snow sure covers a lot of ugly.
MONDAY, DEC. 14, 2009
Monday's Loose Thread
"Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.” -- Dave BarryEither global warming has sucked all of the air out of the room, or…
FRIDAY, DEC. 11, 2009
Friday's Loose Thread
So did you get your Sarah Palin books signed?Thoughts on this day?
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2009
Tuesday's Loose Thread
It seems every year at this time there's complaints about the assault on Christmas. What about the holiday's assault on me?Thoughts on this breezy, sub-balmy day?
MONDAY, DEC. 7, 2009
Monday's Loose Thread
Was almost done with the Christmas decorating when that north wind blew in and forced me to surrender. Grr! Brr!Thoughts on this lovely day?
TUESDAY, DEC. 1, 2009
Tuesday's Loose Thread
Suspected cops killer shot dead. Story here. Editorial here.Your thoughts here.
MONDAY, NOV. 30, 2009
Monday's Loose Thread
Well, this was sure depressing. So cold-blooded. So scary. Mike Huckabee angle here.Thoughts on this and other topics?
FRIDAY, NOV. 27, 2009
Friday's Loose Thread
Be careful out there.Safer to stay put and your post-turkey thoughts here. And consider this your thread for weekend leftovers.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 2009
Is This Decade the Worst?
Time magazine makes the case. Seems the 1930s would be in the running. What decade do you regard as the worst for the United States?
Wednesday's Loose Thread
Busy, busy, busy. Every year during the Thanksgiving scramble, I think it would be much easier if the day were moved to the last weekend in November. It's not like President Lincoln is around to protest. By the way, Lincoln's T-Day proclamation will be the…
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