It's cold-Hot chocolate is good

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Saturday January 21, 2012 · 5:44 PM PST

2012/01/21 · 17:44

This is an open thread. Feel free to stop in and share the news of your day.

I have spent the day indoors, avoiding the snow and ice that was outdoors. Dinner is done here--chicken stew. I took a chicken, spiced it up this morning, threw it in the crockpot with veggies, and let it cook all day. It was a satisfying meal for a cold day.

I also spent the day online looking at available scholarships for my son to apply for, as he is looking to go to college in the fall.

Now, I am watching college basketball and watching the bottom line on ESPN saying that Joe Paterno is seriously ill. Friends and family have gathered in the hospital with him for a final farewell.

Also, watching the line from South Carolina--watching Newtman make his comeback.

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Wednesday January 11, 2012 · 4:05 PM PST

2012/01/11 · 16:05

Sometimes I just need some Jack Daniels and Johnny Cash.

This is an open thread. Come on in and tell us about your day.

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Sunday January 01, 2012 · 12:34 AM PST

2012/01/01 · 00:34

This is a thank you to all of you who worked so tirelessly to help with the subscription drive.

Onomastic, you are a blessing. Thank you so very much. I am going to use Onomastic's diary from yesterday to list those wonderful others who contributed to be sure I don't miss anyone:

I've been thinking a great deal about what has happened since that diary was posted. The people I've met, and now can't consider life without. nomandates, Erich, Clem, jayden, betson08, Cedwyn, Yasuragi, Susan from 29, tmservo433, and our own indefatigable Nurse Kelley. She's been collecting small donations, paying for subscriptions, and keeping us updated, while recovering from shoulder surgery. Our Secret Santas, and gift givers. elfling and our tech team, whacking newly discovered bugs in the system into the ether, so we could keep rolling. Kos, MB, Patriot Daily Clearinghouse News, and everyone who wrote diaries, comments of support, and who contacted us through the dkos messaging system.

Thank you!

Happy Hour-Gin and Tonic

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Wednesday December 28, 2011 · 5:38 PM PST

2011/12/28 · 17:38

I went to a favorite watering hole yesterday evening and listened (eavesdropped? Not really, these 2 were loud.) as there was a conversation down the bar. The two men were Republicans, and they were discussing who they wanted to see win the nomination. These two seemed to automatically rule out Michele Bachmann, Jon Huntsman, and Herman Cain. (I'm guessing, as they did not mention these names during their conversation.) They were not enamored of Ron Paul or Rick Santorum, but they did include their names occasionally in the conversation. They both agreed that Mitt Romney might have more voter appeal after the primaries, but neither one of them really liked him. That left them with Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich. It was a friendly conversation between the two of them, in which they ultimately decided that Newt Gingrich would be the best candidate for Republicans. The gist of the conversation seemed to be centered around the candidates' personalities--not the issues.

All I wanted to do was yell down the bar--It doesn't matter! They're all a**holes!

Instead, I continued sipping on my gin and tonic. I knew these 2 were never going to listen to me. They believe President Obama wants to take their guns, money, and religion; and no amount of talking to me was going to change their minds.

mapamp

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Sunday December 25, 2011 · 5:00 PM PST

2011/12/25 · 17:00

Welcome to Brothers and Sisters, the weekly meetup for prayer* and community at Daily Kos. We put an asterisk on pray* to acknowledge that not everyone uses conventional religious language, but may want to share joys and concerns, or simply take solace in a meditative atmosphere. Anyone who comes in the spirit of mutual respect, warmth and healing is welcome.

I originally wrote the following as a vigil for Street Prophets. Much has happened to me since I initially wrote this. One thing that has not changed is the fact that I still believe in Santa.

I was the last one of my age group to "know" about Santa. I believed until sixth grade, and I still believe.

When I was 5 years old (year: 1966), my mom and dad moved us to York County, PA. Dad had finished 6 years of service in the Air Force at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. He was all of 25 with a wife (also 25), 2 young daughters, and the need to provide for us. We moved to York County, because my grandfather (Mom’s dad) had accepted a post as a pastor of a charge of 3 United Methodist churches in southern York County. We moved about five miles away from Grandma and Granddad’s parsonage home. Dad worked full time as a fork-lift operator. Mom worked full time taking care of my sister and me. Both my parents took a full caseload of classes at Millersville College (now University). We rented a very small inexpensive home in a very tiny town, and we never had a lot of money.

This is all background to tell you about the day Santa came to our house.

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Wednesday December 21, 2011 · 5:20 PM PST

2011/12/21 · 17:20

Welcome to the Street Prophets Happy Hour. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments about the day. I received this message this afternoon:

Dear mapamp,
Congratulations! An anonymous benefactor has purchased you a lifetime gift subscription to Daily Kos.

The person who gave me this gift added a note: Because you do what you do, and you are who you are. Thank you so much for your presence here.

And so, I say, “Thank you!”

Come join me below the orange. I am drinking a bottle of Straubs and had leftover Chinese food—Amazing Chicken (Lightly fried chicken with broccoli and mushrooms in a spicy sauce) for dinner. I’ll tell you why this means so very much to me.

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Monday December 19, 2011 · 11:09 AM PST

2011/12/19 · 11:09

Many of you know I am a speech therapist that works with children, ages 3-5. Many of my students have developmental delays or are medically fragile.

Today, one of my little one's mom called me at home.

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Wednesday November 30, 2011 · 5:30 PM PST

2011/11/30 · 17:30

Welcome to Happy Hour! This is a Street Prophets open thread, come on in and enjoy the music:

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Wednesday November 23, 2011 · 4:17 PM PST

2011/11/23 · 16:17

This is an open thread. Welcome!

I am enjoying a glass of white zinfandel and thinking of Thanksgivings past. Tomorrow, I will be making the trip down the PA Turnpike east to Harrisburg and then onto 83 South to make my way to York County, PA—where most of my family lives. We will wake up bright and early. I will be bringing bread that I buy from a bread specialty shop—cinnamon swirl, cranberry orange, 9 grain, and honey white. In addition, there will be pumpkin roll! Recipe to be found below the squiggle!

mapamp

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Wednesday November 23, 2011 · 5:58 AM PST

2011/11/23 · 05:58

According to the World Hunger Education Service, "In 2010, 17.2 million households, 14.5 percent of households (approximately one in seven), were food insecure, the highest number ever recorded in the United States".

In the last day or so, some of our fellow Kossacks have told us about this first-hand:

Confessions of a Retail Worker

A Kossack is Unlurking

I Haz a Sad

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Friday November 11, 2011 · 6:41 PM PST

2011/11/11 · 18:41

This is a Street Prophets open thread. Come in and join us for a chat.

Finally, I have internet service again! I lost internet service on Wednesday afternoon and did not have it back until late this afternoon. In the midst of not having internet, I have had time to think.

I did not realize how much I would miss my internet connections. I use social networking to connect with friends from across the state. I am secretary of our band booster organization, and one of my responsibilities is to send mass e-mails to parents. I use a required program for work to write evaluation reports and individualized education programs.

And I also missed this place—a lot.

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Sunday October 30, 2011 · 7:04 PM PDT

2011/10/30 · 19:04

The Vigil diary is like a chapel and not a place to argue or debate. It is not the place for that. If you have a disagreement with something in a Vigil, feel free to take it outside and write a diary about it – but please don’t disrupt the contemplation of others in the Vigil itself.

Occupy: definition according to www.merriam-webster.com

1: to engage the attention or energies of
2a : to take up (a place or extent in space) b : to take or fill (an extent in time)
3a : to take or hold possession or control of b : to fill or perform the functions of (an office or position)
4: to reside in as an owner or tenant

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