Category Archives: opinion
james taylor–a legend in his own right
As a delayed 50th birthday celebration/gift, my daughters took me out last night to see James Taylor in concert (Charlotte NC). I can’t remember just how many times I’ve seen JT in concert altogether ( as many as I could … Continue reading
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got reform?
Thanks to Jim Buie and Ron M. for getting me in gear here: Having so much faith in personal health care insurance is false security, especially when the insurance industry continues to narrow their gate of accessibility and drive up … Continue reading
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on the turntable
Long Road Out of Eden, The Eagles, released November 2007 OK. I like it. Take away a couple of the songs and I would love. Most of the two-disc, twenty-tune release does a pretty good job of taking me back to Hotel … Continue reading
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is everybody a little bit racist?
I visit Jim Buie’s blog just about every day, but this week my return visits have bumped up a notch or two. He’s got a couple of discussions going on about racism that are quite engaging: On Being a Black … Continue reading
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on the turntable
James Taylor, One Man Band , 2007 James Taylor doesn’t know it, but we’ve had a thing going for 35 + years. The very first LP I ever purchased was Sweet Baby James and ever since I haven’t been able to … Continue reading
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music and caregiving
I’m in a rush this morning, but this editorial piece by Jim Lisk is too good to pass up. It’s about 13 women in Stanly County who are musical caregivers: Music, caregiving intertwined & Making A Difference, Music Makers and … Continue reading
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candidate quiz
A friend turned me on to a little quiz that identifies one’s most appropriate presidential candidate. It’s definately a sham, but kind of fun. Still, I’m staying tight-lipped about my own personal results. Take the “Select a Candidate Quiz“
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the political compass or musical chairs?
Jim Buie introduced me to The Political Compass on his blog. There’s a test to take to determine one’s own relative position on the graph. It’s interesting, but more interesting to me personally was the “Composers’ Political Compass.” As it turns out, … Continue reading
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this is big
IL7-R and IL2-R New England Journal of Medicine(NEJM), “Risk Alleles for Multiple Sclerosis Identified by a Genomewide Study” by The International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium (IMSC). 29 July 2007: “Alleles of IL2RA and IL7RA and those in the HLA locus are identified as … Continue reading
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veto this
I have mixed emotions about the President’s veto this week. While I am neither scientist or politician, the deal with continued stem cell research still seems like something worthy of continued support. It’s not that embryonic stem cell therapy has to … Continue reading
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speaking out
I am a Republican. There. I said it. As a nice Southern girl, there are three things that I don’t talk about: 1) my political affiliation; 2) my religion; and 3) my money. I was taught by good motherly instruction … Continue reading
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WE ARE ACTIVISTS!
Dear Action Alert Team: Equitable coverage for mental illness, HB 973, passed the full House by a vote of 116-1 and will likely be heard in the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, June 20 at 11 am. This legislation, introduced by … Continue reading
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God, didn’t you hear us calling you?
Ni dyar’izuba, Rizagaruga, Hejuru yadju, Nduzaricyeza ricyeza. When will the sun rise again? Who will reveal it us again? Someone sent me this video. It speaks for itself. If you can handle more, then read “Left to Tell” by … Continue reading
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to tell the truth
Bible or Quran? Today’s local front page featured an article on the use of religious/sacred texts in the swearing in of court witnesses and jurors. I thought it was progressive thinking on the part of the editor that the article was … Continue reading
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yeats speaks
All empty souls tend toward extreme opinions. http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/09/ireland.autism.reut/index.html
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lent, kfc, and the pope
OK. I’ve heard it all now. And my response ain’t too pretty about the Colonel’s recent request for a papal blessing on KFC’s Fish Snacker Sandwich. What motivates KFC toward this seemingly pious request? Sincere spiritual practice? (No). Concern for the fasting … Continue reading
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