Monthly Archives: November 2020

Lest We Forget By Walrus.

It's Remembrance Day today – a beautiful spring morning with storms and rain forecast later today. Lest we forget those who sacrificed themselves – gave up their springtimes so that you and I could enjoy ours. My poppies are late … Continue reading

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“Senate roadblocks threaten to box in Biden.” The Hill

"The Senate is looming as a roadblock for several of President-elect Joe Biden's policy priorities as Democrats start to assemble their 2021 agenda. Biden and congressional leaders pledged to tackle a bold, aggressive slate of legislation when they felt bullish … Continue reading

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NY Strip

This was a good deal.  Our milkman who also delivers meat products dropped off a box of six from a restaurant supply company in the middle of the night while making his dairy delivery.  My security system filmed the delivery … Continue reading

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No! No! Not yet! Keep wearing your masks! No vaccine! No vaccine! Not yet!

"New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that while it is "good news" that Pfizer has had a recent breakthrough in its coronavirus vaccine clinical trial, he believes it is "bad news" that the Trump administration will get to plan the distribution. In an … Continue reading

Posted in Health Care, Justice, Politics | 32 Comments

Profiles in Cowardice …… by Fred

In honor of Fake news pronouncing a Fake President I felt we should reflect upon those so under appreciated in the Republic. So, taking after the Kennedy's, just like Joe does, I offer this small offering for the public to … Continue reading

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Bumper sticker seen yesterday

"Who did George Floyd vote for?"  pl 

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Lamb Shoulder Chop

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Chet Arthur is president? My God!

Someone supposedly said these words when he learned that President Garfield had died.  I feel much the same way after learning that Joe Biden has been elected by the political analysts at the networks. I will enjoy watching Juan Williams … Continue reading

Posted in government, Ukraine Crisis | 29 Comments

Canti VI, Bruto Minore – Leopardi

  Giacomo Leopardi Canti VI, Bruto Minore Translated by Steven J. Willett   After Italian Valor, lying in Thracian dust an immense ruin, had been uprooted, then in the valleys of green Hesperia, on Tiber’s shore, Fate prepares the tramp … Continue reading

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Halibut

Five minutes on a side.  Should have been six on each side.  pl

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