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Take Aways from Pope Francis Address to the US Congress
Pope Francis has just concluded his first visit to the United States. I am sure that the analysis will go on for weeks as American politicians and pundits try to grapple with, in my opinion, the...
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Everyday Erinyes
Here is another installment of stuff that happens that is so outrageous it deserves intervention by the mythological Erinyes (or Furies). Just as a reminder, though no one really knows how many there...
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Squatch’s Open Thread 19/11/2015
Well the wind finally stopped yesterday afternoon and the rain along with it . . . well at least for now. More rain is on the way and Friday promises to be wet. With colder temperatures and rain...
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A Tale of Two Veterans
This is a story of two very different veterans, both of whom have something to contribute to the discussion about who gets in, and who stays in, the US. Both served in combat. Both served in Iraq. One...
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Squatch’s Open Thread 21/11/2015
It seems that this cough/cold is resurging again, but mostly the cough. It certainly is making the rounds here. If it does not abate this week, it is off to the doctor's again by week's end. I hope...
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Squatch’s Open Thread 26/11/2015
I have been out for a good part of the day and am back now. A wonderful sunny day. I hope my American friends are enjoying a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Puzzle — Today’s took me 3:33 (average 5:29)....
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Squatch’s Open Thread 13/02/2016
Yesterday, after returning from physio and then teaching, I decided that I had had enough for the day . . . so no Open Thread. But I am back today and rested. I'm doing laundry today but otherwise...
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5 of the Most Appalling Acts of Incitement From Israel This Week
I am not a fan of Israel the country and government, not the people. There is no doubt that the Jewish people suffered grievously at the hands of Hitler and the Nazis duriing WWII. Throughout...
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Squatch’s Open Thread — 01/07/2016
Well today is Canada Day, the 149th anniversary of our independence from Britain. While the American separation from Britain, which is celebrated on the 4th of July annually, was a bloody one, such...
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Refugees Welcome!
Today there are some 63.5 million refugees in the world, people who have fled their own countries because of war and persecution. Resources are meagre in the refugee camps. There are shortages of...
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Squatch’s Open Thread — 11/07/2016
The past few days have been busy with my brother and SIL, and their friends, in town for a few days before boarding a cruise ship for Alaska. We had a chance to spend Friday afternoon with my mother...
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Squatch’s Open Thread 28 February 2017
It has taken me longer to get this out than I'd like, but finally it is done. I have been getting ready for my mother's memorial service and the arrival of my brother and his wife this Friday. Short...
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Open Thread – 7/17/2018
It’s another horrid heat wave day. This is the weather I left Arizona to escape, and except for "monsoon season" in August and September, at least it was dry heat there. ARGH! Jig Zone Puzzle:...
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Open Thread – 7/17/2018
It’s another horrid heat wave day. This is the weather I left Arizona to escape, and except for "monsoon season" in August and September, at least it was dry heat there. ARGH! Jig Zone Puzzle:...
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Open Thread – 7/28/2018
Here in the CatBox, the heat wave goes on and on and on. Thank goodness WWWendy comes tomorrow to destink the foul TomCat! Jog Zone Puzzle: Today’s took me 3:53 (average 5:26). To do it, click here....
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Open Thread – 8/3/2018
Today is my last relatively cool day, until the sun hits the wall, so I’m enjoying the fresh air, which I love, while I can. I was so exhausted that I overslept and awakened two hours later than my...
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Open Thread – 8/5/2018
It’s a busy Sunday. WWWendy is due in half an hour, and we have lots to do, including the dreaded task. With the return of the heat, the TomCat is fouler than normal. It’s a little slow for news,...
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Open Thread – 8/8/2018
It’s murderously hot today. Store to Door delivered groceries. I worked up a sweat putting them away, because I was not close enough to the AC. WWWendy comes tonight, and I really need my shower,...
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Squatch’s Open Thread 14 December 2018
It is Thursday evening and I am getting a start on the OT because I am getting a haircut Friday morning. It will be great to be able to see the computer screen and keyboard again! Well Winnie did...
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When is enough enough?
Two different families in two different communities are facing imminent deportation for being in the country without the proper documentation. One family has been in the US for over 25 years. The...
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