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Entries from September 2004

Hi to nobody at the NYT

September 27th, 2004 · 4 Comments

Since I read the ubiquitous New York Times Magazine piece on blogging: Fear and Laptops on the Campaign Trail I’ve had some doubts and questions. Like Rayne and Betsy Devine I wished other female political bloggers had been included, besides Wonkette. I’d be lying if I said I never wonder how many people are reading […]

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Pictures of the day

September 27th, 2004 · Comments Off on Pictures of the day

A radish and nasturtium left on the kitchen counter after our morning gardening. Abigail’s first tattoo, a birthday party memento. Ted demonstrates to the children how to join the Clean Bowl Club.

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Peer pressure and parental responsibility: where are the lines?

September 25th, 2004 · 5 Comments

Peer pressure is bad, isn’t it? It’s the reason why kids engage in destructive behaviors. The excuse for drug use. Everybody’s doin’ it. But last month, on our road trip to the Bay Area, I started to believe that peer pressure could be good. A friend told me that peer pressure had motivated her daughter […]

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Getting dizzy on U2 blogs

September 24th, 2004 · 2 Comments

The last time U2 released an album, I wasn’t a blogger. I was a bit less aware of the world than I am now. I wasn’t aware of All That You Can’t Leave Behind until it took over the Grammys. The most I listen to the radio is whenever I’m put on hold. So I […]

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Conversations continued…

September 24th, 2004 · Comments Off on Conversations continued…

Scott Koon replied to my question: Perhaps one may ask, which side of Puget Sound is God’s side? 😉 with his assertion It’s obvious that God favors the Olympic Peninsula. It’s at least the most awe inspiring. What a relief. I’m glad I don’t have to argue the truth with him! 😉 He provided some […]

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