Spare motor photography
The Friday Photo A weekly photo celebrating art, spontaneity, and community August 30, 2013 Ella wanted to paddle in my boat on Monday. She said she would be my spare motor. She also got to take some pictures. Her mom is in front of us paddling The Jenny, the kayak given to me last summer … Continue reading "Spare motor photography"
As we ease into the shorter days of fall
A few years ago I read an article in the AJC (I think) about how Labor Day and the return to school impact people, even those who have long ago sent their last child to school. The article described the way we remain tied to the traditional school year. As school buses slow traffic, adults … Continue reading "As we ease into the shorter days of fall"
Hot doughnuts now
The Friday Photo A weekly photo celebrating art, spontaneity, and community August 30, 2013
Where the tide has come and gone
The Friday Photo A weekly photo celebrating art, spontaneity, and community August 23, 2013
Law enforcement in the Garden of Eden
There has been lots of coverage about the organic farm raided by a SWAT team in Arlington, Texas. According to Huff Post, the raid carried out at the Garden of Eden farm lacked a warrant and police officers shielded their name badges so the citizens couldn’t identify them. John S. Quarterman, who knows his way … Continue reading "Law enforcement in the Garden of Eden"
The small print
The Friday Photo A weekly photo celebrating art, spontaneity, and community August 16, 2013 Our friends Leslie and Marni invited us to spend the weekend at the beach. They rented a condo that is designed for people with allergies. Perfumes and artificial fragrances are prohibited. I discovered the face sunscreen I already had includes this … Continue reading "The small print"
Doc, I’d like a prescription for two old bathtubs
He couldn’t get the General Assembly to pass a bill restricting state employee insurance funding to cover abortions, so Governor Nathan Deal worked another Back Room Deal and got insurance companies to stop covering abortions for state employees. It sort of begs the “Never you mind, missy” about medical procedures that are still legal and … Continue reading "Doc, I’d like a prescription for two old bathtubs"
Get ’em while they’re fresh!
We got a new stove last week (the old one only lasted about 20 years) and I asked friends for an easy recipe using fresh blueberries. My friend Louise Baxter has one that is a real winner and will be repeated in the fall when the pears growing in our front year are ripe. You … Continue reading "Get ’em while they’re fresh!"
Art competition!
The Friday Photo A weekly photo celebrating art, spontaneity, and community August 9, 2013 Some people think environmentalists abhor the use of electricity. Here’s photographic proof that we don’t. This HVAC unit is outside the window next to my desk. Due to the duct work, my office is the coolest room in the house, so … Continue reading "Art competition!"
Superhero cape not required
Three years ago I had to make a difficult decision between keeping my job and fighting for my beliefs. I felt like I had been thrown under a train by a few people who didn’t understand how firmly I am committed to my values and ethics, the things that are at my very core. It … Continue reading "Superhero cape not required"
No static at all (to quote Steely Dan)
The Friday Photo A weekly photo celebrating art, spontaneity, and community August 2, 2013 We live in an old country farm house. There aren’t any columns in Classical style, or a sweeping view from a gated driveway. We bought the house 26 years ago, rewired and replumbed it, and moved in while we continued to … Continue reading "No static at all (to quote Steely Dan)"
Don’t underestimate a dirt road
The Friday Photo A weekly photo celebrating art, spontaneity, and community My friends John and Paula Swint, and neighbors, by country folks definition, have more organic green beans than they can eat or want to can for the winter. I arrived to get the fresh picked beans they offered and got to hear a teen … Continue reading "Don’t underestimate a dirt road"
Among good friends and family
What I might write here about Moral Monday 12 on July 22 won’t add anything better than what has been captured in the photos and two videos below. My nephews Dillon and Andrew are on the left, my friend Sarah Chew is behind the sign on the right. Photo credit to Armed Democrats for the … Continue reading "Among good friends and family"
When a tax credit becomes a poll tax
The North Carolina Legislature’s slash and burn budget includes eliminating a $2,500 tax credit for families with college students by tying it to voter registration. SB 667 will require college students to vote at home if their parents claim them as a dependent and receive a $2,500 state tax credit. Students who register to vote … Continue reading "When a tax credit becomes a poll tax"
In full bloom
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity July 19, 2013 Color stands out in all the gray weather we’ve had
Checking in at mid-year
This year I decided to be physically present in my beliefs by showing up. I started 2013 with wise and funny women at the North Carolina coast. Being Present has led me to stand silently while same-sex couples requested, and were denied, marriage licenses in Decatur. Being Present has taken me to a TEDx conference, … Continue reading "Checking in at mid-year"
Thinking out loud about black men
There’s been A LOT of commentary and punditry, and several peaceful demonstrations, since The Verdict was announced Saturday night. I have heard and read a little of the coverage, but I prefer to focus on what change we as individuals, and as a country, can do to protect our children, ALL our children. It occurred … Continue reading "Thinking out loud about black men"
When a blind trust isn’t blind, and millions are owed in state taxes
Once again Better Georgia has done the homework on icky ethics and leadership in our state’s government. Using reporting from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Gainesville Times, and a nifty infographic that timelines Governor Nathan Deal’s troubled finances with a salvage company he co-owned with Ken Cronan, now we know that a blind trust isn’t … Continue reading "When a blind trust isn’t blind, and millions are owed in state taxes"
Keeping up with his humans
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity July 12, 2013 Roscoe is 18 months old now. He is filling out and getting taller by the minute. In many ways he is still a young puppy. Making sure he is “with” us is important.
Koch Brothers sponsored rally fails
There were two public rallies scheduled today before the Public Service Commission (PSC) considers a $482M rate increase request from Georgia Power. One was supported by the Atlanta Tea Party Patriots along with renewable energy advocates. The second was funded by the Koch Brothers. Update: the PSC voted for in favor of adding 500MW of … Continue reading "Koch Brothers sponsored rally fails"