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I miss the happiness, the innocence and the adventure of my childhood.  I miss the America I grew up in!  There is nothing political about this longing, but rather a statement on the cost of the progress, the changes to our psyche and our hearts and what we are missing out on in the 21st century. I came from modest beginnings, but in some ways felt "richer" in my childhood than I do now in a...

The articles, discussions and blogs tend to be serious and controversial (not all thank goodness) and people always seem angry with each other.  Comments and discussions lack civility and that seems to be the norm. So for a change - talk about something that makes you happy, share pictures of your piece of the earth. Each of these pictures was taken from my patio looking into the back yard...

It is going to be a long night. Stay tuned for updates and adult commentary...

Deuteronomy 22  New International Version 4  If you see your fellow Israelite’s donkey or ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it. Help the owner get it to its feet. 5  A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the   Lord   your God detests anyone who does this. 6  If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a...

I just ordered a new tool for my Wiccan collection.  I can't wait to use it.

Some folks plan on voting for Trump, some plan on voting for Biden. Please wake up and realize you are voting for continued failure. No amount of justification can change the fact you are planning to vote for someone who isn't good for the country. Almost any time a voter feels he or she needs to "justify" their choice, it lets me know they really don't have good reasons and are just being...

A judgement against Donald Trump and Company in his and his children's civil fraud trial in New York is expected to be rendered today. Judge Engoron's decision could include fines of up to a half billion dollars, a permanent ban on doing any business in New York and the disgorgement of all of Trump's business assets in the state of New York. Updates will be available throughout the day as...

It is the Mid-Winter Sabbat.  It occurs on Groundhog's Day (February 2nd).  It is the time to use up the stores (root vegis, left over grain).  It is a meager feast, but a feast just the same.  We have survived half the winter and looking forward to the Spring Equinox. My feast day begins with a batch of scones - I used dried cranberries in mine.  My daughter and sister adore my homemade...

Some people will vote for Trump because they hate Biden. Some people will vote for Biden because they hate Trump. Is it really smart to base your vote on hatred--if you are truly concerned about the course the country takes? Do any people basing their vote solely on not voting for one of these two clowns think it helps the country to get one slightly less-deranged asshole to run the country,...

The Fourth Amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. No Knock Warrants, The Patriot Act, Stop...

Third Amendment No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. The third amendment to the constitution is not a matter much discussed in the never-ending debates about all things political debates of our time, but it is important nonetheless. Cornell Law offers insight Overview of...