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Two Turtle Doves. Aw, aint’ that sweet. Now how did they get a turtle to mate with a dove anyway? Doves are the universal symbol of peace, not a piece for a turtle. One thing for sure, that pairing laid an egg. A scrambled egg at that. Young Turtle Doves are shy, you might even say it takes them a... Sign in to see full entry.

Ok, we need more Christmas is what you’re telling us? After all, they break out the tree ornaments in most stores around, oh, maybe June or something. We have the 12 day tradition firmly established in song although no one really knows what this tradition is. I mean it’s hard enough to get gifts for... Sign in to see full entry.

The Earth will be swallowed by a Black Hole this December 25 th. Just as it has been every December 25 th. Yes, Christmas, the Black Hole of time is, already beginning to exert it’s influence. The days are shorter. It is dark when you go to work and dark when you get home. Now there are only 26... Sign in to see full entry.

Thanksgiving is over, the turkey (or perhaps the ‘shudder’ tofurkey) bas barely hit bottom and another holiday is bearing down on us like a crazed run-a-way train full of gifts made in China. Christmas and all it’s cheer is now less than 30 stress-filled days away. We are going to have Christmas at... Sign in to see full entry.

House of D. The synopsis is somewhat misleading but this is a rather odd story of a rather odd relationship. Several relationships really. A boy’s journey into manhood is fraught with peril at best. As Tommy approaches his 13 th birthday his world spins out of his control. He gets it back with a... Sign in to see full entry.

Ready for the 2008 election? You’d better be. The political saber rattling has already begun. With Bush’s performance ratings dropping fast, the Democrats smell blood and are slathering to make political hay while the prodigal sun isn’t shining. Bush defends the war. Make no mistake, he believes in... Sign in to see full entry.

The snow level slips down the mountainsides. Chill winds drive the thermometer down to the point where even dry ice is getting uncomfortable. Winter is here. With it comes the need to stay warm. Nothing beats the warmth of a wood fire and with gas and home heating oil prices soaring ever higher,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sex offenders are taking offense at states and communities that are drafting ever tougher restrictions regarding where offenders may live. Some regulations limit them to no closer than 2000 feet from playgrounds, day care facilities and libraries. The sex offenders are whining they have to move in... Sign in to see full entry.

Some Christians are claiming they are offended when Wal*Mart employees wish them “happy holidays”. Wal*Mart defenders claim it is just a way to include everyone without mentioning a specific holiday, thereby supposedly avoiding offending anyone. This seems to be a case where the Christians want the... Sign in to see full entry.

Performance audits of government agencies. A good idea or not? We all know governments seem to spend a lot of money foolishly. The idea to have a watchdog checking up on them seems plausible. Until one considers this watchdog agency would itself become another in a myriad of government agencies.... Sign in to see full entry.