We need to be honest about who cares for our seniors
Last week in Chicago the American Society on Aging held a conference packed with ideas and best practices focused on the growing numbers of seniors across our country. Speakers included Janice Lynch Schuster, who guest blogged here recently. In her comments Lynch Schuster shared these eye-opening data from the Family Caregivers Alliance on who cares … Continue reading "We need to be honest about who cares for our seniors"
Signs of faith
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity March 15, 2013 Choosing not to pray isn’t a crime either.
What kind of cheese is on the menu today?
While I was outside at the Dublin High School solar panel groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week, I could hear the sirens’ song beckoning me to the swank Kroger grocery store just up the road. It didn’t take long to find what I needed, and I began looking for the last thing on my list, “good” cheddar … Continue reading "What kind of cheese is on the menu today?"
Innovative idea for an aging country
Georgians over the age of 65 make up 11 percent of our state’s 9.9M citizens. Over 110K Georgians are 85 and older. Rural Georgians have fewer choices to care for the oldest among us. We lack a strong network of programs like Meals on Wheels, day care programs, home health providers, and nursing and retirement … Continue reading "Innovative idea for an aging country"
Ceramics and cashmere
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity March 8, 2013 Handmade ceramic button and repurposed cashmere
Legislators step up for EMC customers
Remember in the not so distant past when Cobb EMC customers had to take their co-op to court over lots of really dirty deals and violations of the bylaws? It wasn’t pretty, having to hire lawyers out of their own pockets while the co-op, which actually belongs to the customers, was ringing up some pretty big … Continue reading "Legislators step up for EMC customers"
Senator Steve Gooch: Chip Rogers’ job at GPB “smacks of cronyism”
I cancelled the Missing Persons report on my General Assembly reps yesterday afternoon. Mack Jackson called and apologized for leaving my questions unanswered (he added he would let David Lucas know we talked, but Lucas, as my State Senator, still owes me a call or email on the issues I asked him about). Jackson said … Continue reading "Senator Steve Gooch: Chip Rogers’ job at GPB “smacks of cronyism”"
Has anyone seen Mack Jackson or David Lucas?
Last year during the General Assembly session my House Representative, Mack Jackson, told me he hears from almost no one in the district during the session (shame on us, constituents). He added me to an email list with a summary of legislation each week he sent to some local folks. He even emailed me a … Continue reading "Has anyone seen Mack Jackson or David Lucas?"
Be The Lorax
There is no time to wait. Be The Lorax wherever you are.
Paging Barney Fife
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity March 1, 2013
Chip Rogers debunks hiring myths on GPB blog
Chip Rogers is now blogging for Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) in his new job as a Senior Producer. You won’t find it easily on the GPB web site. It isn’t listed anywhere. Rogers’ blog on myths about job searches, is a scant three sentences long, and links to a New Hampshire based company’s website, Careerealism. Rogers … Continue reading "Chip Rogers debunks hiring myths on GPB blog"
White Stallion gallops away from proposed 1200 MW coal plant
Texas, a stalwart in using coal for electricity, has seen three proposed coal plants tank since the beginning of December. The Limestone 3 unit, which would have produced 745MW of power, went belly-up the first week of December. Developers spent six years trying to get that plant permitted and built before throwing in the towel. … Continue reading "White Stallion gallops away from proposed 1200 MW coal plant"
Putting happiness in a jar
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity February 22, 2013 I don’t keep a journal or diary, but when 2012 drew to a close several of my friends said they were going to keep a jar to fill with notes when they do something they would like to reflect on … Continue reading "Putting happiness in a jar"
A tribe of 40,000 strong
Washington County, where I live in Middle Georgia, is small, about 20,000 people living in a county with white clay, rolling hills, and woods filled with deer. Yesterday I watched the area at the Washington Monument fill with twice as many people as those who call Washington County home to make their concerns about our … Continue reading "A tribe of 40,000 strong"
First World whining
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity February 15, 2013 I’ve taken allergy meds twice a day along with a calcium and Vitamin D tablet for years. No big deal. Two years ago I had to add Tamoxifen once a day to my pill regime. That really got under my … Continue reading "First World whining"
Do we need background checks for frying pans and hammers?
Last year Georgia Representative Terry England, R-Auburn, came away, after some stiff competition from fellow state legislators, with the “Stupid Arguments” title for the 2012 General Assembly session. England’s idiotic comparison of women to farm animals not only earned him the ire of fellow female legislators, but A-List celebrities including Kyra Sedgewick and Academy Award … Continue reading "Do we need background checks for frying pans and hammers?"
Better Georgia: 2014 election isn’t a “done Deal” for Governor
Don Weigel Most of the political talk for the last few weeks has centered on the US Senate seat now open in 2014 – and for good reason. Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ retirement is an important moment in Georgia politics. But let’s not lose sight of another vulnerable seat, which could be, were the right stars … Continue reading "Better Georgia: 2014 election isn’t a “done Deal” for Governor"
Say Yes in a bigger way
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community and spontaneity February 8, 2013 I need to say Yes with Sprinkles on Top more often.
No Dodging women
The Super Bowl commercials seem to have generated more discussion about sexism, violence, and race than creative”wow” factor (GoDaddy’s Kissfest spot wasn’t just lacking in creativity, Democratic campaign strategist and Sunday morning political pundit Donna Brazil thought viewers may have lost their dinner over it). Audi seems to land at the top of every critic’s … Continue reading "No Dodging women"
Senator Unterman wants lobbyists to buy lunch twice a week
Senator Renee Unterman, R-Buford, is having a little trouble with the Senate rule adopted last month which caps lobbyists gifts at $100 per senator. The rule, true to form from Gold Dome leaders, includes a loophole allowing more to be spent if an entire committee or subcommittee is included in an invitation. The AJC reports … Continue reading "Senator Unterman wants lobbyists to buy lunch twice a week"