Crack addicts aren’t running my rural hospital
State Representative Jason Spencer thinks Georgia’s hospitals are like crack addicts because they support Medicaid expansion funding. Spencer, a Republican who represents citizens in the Woodbine area, said in a Face Book post, “By the way, many hospitals are addicted to the current reimbursement structure in Medicine (the main problem with the healthcare). They are … Continue reading "Crack addicts aren’t running my rural hospital"
I am what I am
The Friday Photo January 10, 2014
Dinner is served
The Friday Photo January 3, 2014 I began 2014 with good women at my friend’s new home in Wilmington, NC. Her microwave made me laugh.
We begin again
Another year comes to a close. I learned an awful lot in a year that I decided to be more fully present in, for myself, my family, and my friends. It has been a good year for me (most of them are, having really cheated death at 25, and showing early stage cancer who’s the … Continue reading "We begin again"
Yesterday it finally sunk in
The Friday Photo December 27, 2013 Sometimes I’m a little slow on the uptake. Two years ago I started (but didn’t finish) a daily writing prompt project led by my friend Patti Digh (she’s amazing and human at the same time). One of the prompts involved spending the time to clean up your desk/work space … Continue reading "Yesterday it finally sunk in"
PC dressing (mind your labels)
The Friday Photo December 20, 2013 Patagonia in Atlanta generously donated some clothing to FACE for fundraising. My husband is so impressed by their support that he wants to get something he needs for distance biking directly from their store. I want to introduce myself to the staffers who helped us. I decided to dress … Continue reading "PC dressing (mind your labels)"
At least 194
I don’t like guns. I’ve never fired one and I don’t care if I ever do. I can appreciate the hand and eye coordination in shooting a target because some days I can barely thread a needle when wearing my readers. I get the issues around hunting to provide food for families (Hunting is violent, … Continue reading "At least 194"
They lived happily ever after
The Friday Photo December 13, 2013
Dial up the pressure on Gov Deal
from the good folks at Better Georgia: Gov. Nathan Deal is no stranger to ethics investigations. In fact, he’s earned the nickname “Teflon Deal” for his ability to duck responsibility for his unethical conduct as a Congressman and as Governor. But Gov. Nathan Deal’s ethics problems just got much, much more serious. New reports reveal … Continue reading "Dial up the pressure on Gov Deal"
Pop Up!
The Friday Photo December 6, 2013 We’ll probably set a record high temperature today in Middle Georgia. It is hard to think about anything that is wool or cashmere (unless it is covering a cold beer). I’ve got just enough time to tidy up what I don’t need and hope folks come out because the … Continue reading "Pop Up!"
Another year’s supply
The Friday Photo November 29, 2013 Every family has its own traditions. One of ours includes making sausage each year. This is most of the 120 lbs made by four generations earlier today. It will be frozen, shared among seven households, and enjoyed until it is all gone.
Black Friday belongs on Friday
I’ve posted this before, but revisited it too late the night before Thanksgiving. In hunting up a current link, I learned that the director, Gary Weis, spent most of his time filming at Kennedy in an international concourse, betting that people arriving from such long distances would be emotional. He said the woman holding flowers … Continue reading "Black Friday belongs on Friday"
When upside down is straight up
The Friday Photo November 22, 2013 Decades ago my mother-in-law taught me her trick for storing multiples: the upside container means another one is already open. Jo’s memory is upside down and sideways now, but her keen idea is straight up.
As we gather around the table
Who’s coming to Thanksgiving and what will you serve? Two keen pieces on families and Thanksgiving (FYI Sullivan uses strong language in his post. He’s spot on). The perfect argument for higher minimum wages captured in one photo. And Andrew Sullivan on the Cheney sisters, “Christian compassion,” and equality.
Soak up the sun
The Friday Photo November 15, 2013 Fortunately my office mate doesn’t object to bits of felted wool on the floor.
When handmade isn’t handmade (and a sale on gen-u-ine handmade)
I wrote this a few weeks ago and left it to marinate. Yesterday as cold weather arrived in Georgia I decided to have a sale on my handmade items. This post is a little about self-promotion. It is also about a company that bends words to boost its bottom line. Last year on Etsy, the largest online … Continue reading "When handmade isn’t handmade (and a sale on gen-u-ine handmade)"
Foul ball on the Braves new stadium
Yesterday, the team formerly known as the Atlanta Braves, became the Cobb County White Flight. The team web site included this as critical to their reasoning for leaving downtown Atlanta: “There is a lack of consistent mass transportation, a lack of sufficient parking and a lack of direct access to interstates.” I’ve been to some games and as … Continue reading "Foul ball on the Braves new stadium"
We’ll throw in the apostrophe for free
The Friday Photo November 8, 2013 One can only hope their math is better than their grammar check.
A win for Georgia
Guest Post by Rob Teilhet, former state legislator and Executive Director of Georgia Conservation Voters. He works as a private practice attorney at The Teilhet Firm. Any community is made better when it is served by quality public officials. And in order to have quality public officials, we need quality political candidates. Whether Senator Jason … Continue reading "A win for Georgia"
Subtle artistry
The Friday Photo November 1, 2013 Painted entryways and brickwork in downtown Memphis