Thursday, August 27, 2009

Amen.

Watch and comment.....
Why we need government run healthcare
I consider my opinion to be EXPERT (that's not really new though, is it?).

Monday, March 23, 2009

Democracy: δημοκρατια = δημος + κρατος



"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure...than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." T. Roosevelt.

Once again this evening I have the honor of serving my community as we face an uncertain and bleak financial future. Still, I have every confidence that our Mayor has lead us to this place with expert precision and sound judgment and every confidence that our City Council is pure at heart if not yet adept at execution.

Our first session is opened with a lesson on citizenship from Roman times:
The word "democracy" (Greek: δημοκρατια) combines the elements Fdemos (δημος, which means "people") and Ukratos (κρατος, which means "force" or "power"). We are reminded that a citizen is a member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection. With citizenship comes responsibility - thus I am here today, thus I was here yesterday, and will be tomorrow.

I sometimes wonder what my father would say if he were alive today - his daughter remembers his pleads for to her to turn on the news, if for just 30 minutes to view the world. She laughs and thinks she is he incarnate.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Friday, December 26, 2008

Food for Thought

All in the eye of the beholder.


Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Rock the Vote




I can't wait to cast my vote and end the ugliness.
Make sure you take your voice to the ballet box.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Edmonds Classic Car Show


We love our small town!
Last weekend we roamed the streets looking at old classic cars while I gave my NEW camera a workout. Boy I tell you, 4 to 14 mps is a mighty noticeable jump!

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Lopez Island



Enjoyed a paddle from Lopez Island for Mark's 46th birthday - it was glorious.