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Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 24, 2013 at 12:36am "Take a Chance on Me" Fantastic adopt-a-pet video!
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Comment by sk8eycat on January 23, 2013 at 11:25pm If that link doesn't work, try: http://vimeo.com/40471435
Best video I've seen all day/night, and it just happened that I was working on this months Pet adoption calendar, and took a break to check my e-mail...and there it WAS. VERY professionally done, and ab-so-effing-lutely CHARMING!
So is the Masseuse kitteh!
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Comment by Lillie on January 23, 2013 at 4:46pm Yes, Molly Ivins was a very irreverent Texas Journalist who "told it like it is" with very colorful speech. I really do miss her and know she would be having great fun with our political controversies today.
Comment by dr kellie on January 23, 2013 at 3:22pm I agree.
Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 23, 2013 at 2:11pm While I agree that what Obama does obliterates whatever nice speech he gives (without following through), I did find the pro gay and feminist parts of his speech encouraging. I didn't think I'd live to see a president include Stonewall and Seneca Falls as part of our revered national heritage. I give him credit for saying those things in that setting. Doesn't mean I like his drone war, support of fossil fuels or erosion of rights.
Comment by sk8eycat on January 23, 2013 at 1:41pm From the news: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/22/elderly-hurry-up-die-ja...
I have known for decades (whenever the conservatives start griping about Social Security and Medicare) that many people in our own (USA) government feel the same way, but they're just too cowardly to come right out and say it.
I think one governor (Colorado) did say it was our duty to die at 65...back in the 1980s. GOP, naturally.
Comment by sk8eycat on January 23, 2013 at 1:10pm Joseph, The Door Into Summer was published in 1957 (Serialized in F&SF in 1956) Even though the "futuristic" technology is terribly dated (cold sleep, robotic servants in 2000CE), I think it's charming. If you can't find it in a bookstore, or the library, I highly recommend searching for a used copy at eBay's Half.com. I have found many out of print treasures there...CHEAP!
PS: I don't think you insulted any dogs in a previous post. I often use a Sharpie pen to cross out the G-word on the back of any currency that comes into my hands, and substitue "DOG" (or "REASON") in its place. I wonder if anybody I pass the money along to ever notices...
Comment by Joseph Corder on January 23, 2013 at 12:25pm Great cat pictures! My favorite Heinlein book is Stranger in a Strange Land. I've never heard of The Door Into Summer. I am currently reading A Dark Matter by Peter Straub He and Stephen King have collaborated on at least one book!
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