Yesterday my COPD acted up so severely that it knocked me out four times. Nevertheless, I caught up on comments and returning visits. Today is touch and go.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today it took me 4:08. To do it, click here. How did you do?
Short Takes:
From Crooks and Liars: Indiana Republican Rep. Mark Souder announced Tuesday he would resign from Congress, effective Friday, because he had an affair with a staffer.
This violated the norm in GOP family values, because the staffer is female.
From Common Dreams: Shell yesterday pushed ahead with plans to drill in the Arctic Sea this summer, defying calls for a moratorium on offshore exploration in the pristine wilderness following the Gulf of Mexico disaster.
In one word, NO!
From me: Oil is washing up in the Florida Keys. I fear that we can kiss one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems goodbye.
Cartoon:
Happy Hump Day!
4 Responses to “Open Thread – 5/19/2010”
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At least Souder resigned because of his affair. How many more Repubs, including Ensign and Sanford have not?
Lisa in Souder’s case, a Congressionsl affair with staff is a misdemeanor, so the GOP forced him out. Ensign’s and Sanford’s criminal acts are deniable, ableit thinly, so they dug in their heels.
Sorry you’re not feeling well. At least your time to complete the jig-saw puzzle hasn’t been slowed down, and hope you take a little time to yourself and try a little yoga (as I do) – even just closing your eyes; lying down and putting on some soothing music helps.
Take care. Diane
Diane, I can do those in my sleep. I don’t do yoga per se, but what I do is very similar. Thanks for your kindness.