My desk, my world
There’s something about my desk. When I sit before it, my world seems to narrow to its dimensions. At 3 x 5 feet, it’s a sizable desk… but a small world. This old oak monstrosity has seen better days. Battered, bruised, scarred by cigarettes smoked long ago. I wouldn’t dream of refinishing it. I love every single mark upon it. As my arms rest on its character rich surface, worn smooth as marble by all the arms before mine, I can breathe. I am home. Of course, my very modern flat screen monitor sits on this island, calling out to me, and I cannot often ignore that siren song. But while I’m being seduced by that insistent lover R

Sadly, not much has changed

Friendship, love, and heartache
A little over a year ago, I’d have said it was impossible to develop a true friendship with someone on the internet. I had friends who frequented chat rooms, and used online dating services and I just didn’t get it. Said friends informed me that it was not only possible to make friends, but to fall in love – at least a little – with someone you’ve never met. “How can this be?”, I asked myself. “Why?” I wanted to know. Then I stumbled upon the website that is now my online home (fluther.com). Initially, the draw was deep conversation with very smart people – something harder and harder to find in ‘real life’. The comm

Facebook debate over health care reform
Regarding the reform bill… Random Friend of a Friend That I Don’t Even Know: This is mentioned in section 1233 of HR3200. It was primarily written by a group formerly known as the Hemlock society. It asks questions like is life worth living and are you a financial burden to your family!!! Do you really want the government checking on this with you and your doctor? I have a living will the doctor and the family will know what I want but this should ALWAYS be a private decision.I couldn’t be more opposed to this. ME: No it doesn’t ask those questions. RFofF: I saw a copy of the questionn

This describes my entire wedding reception
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