Get your feet wet
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by art, community, and spontaneity July 13, 2012 The Ogeechee Riverkeeper staff, Board of Directors, and the members have stood with us shoulder to shoulder, led when we needed direction, and watch our back for over four years since Plant Washington was announced. They have worked late nights, … Continue reading "Get your feet wet"
WEMC: Quit calling the co-op owner/members liars
I don’t need to recount the way P4G got a water permit, but we all know, plant supporters and opponents alike, that appeals were filed and the permit requirements were significantly increased due to those appeals. And friends, the Oconee was too low for withdrawals in May. Period. The data on water levels came from … Continue reading "WEMC: Quit calling the co-op owner/members liars"
Streamlining protection of our natural resources could result in huge savings for taxpayers
When the Effingham County EMA stepped up and advised citizens to stay out of the Ogeechee River downstream from King America Finishing (KAF) for the second Memorial Day weekend in a row, I started mulling over a suggestion on how the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) could save taxpayers … Continue reading "Streamlining protection of our natural resources could result in huge savings for taxpayers"
How to throw a great July 4th party
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. July 6, 2012 Live bluegrass music played by a beaming grandfather and granddaughter Old friends, new friends, great food An African doctor, educated in Communist Russian, returning home to use years of experience working in war torn Eastern Europe to open a women’s … Continue reading "How to throw a great July 4th party"
Needs more work
My friend Man Martin came across an undiscovered copy of the Declaration of Independence complete with the Founding Fathers’ comments. He posted it on his blog today.
Certificate of battle duty
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. June 29, 2012
“The Newsroom” reminds me why I’m In
Alan Sorkin and Jeff Daniels have nailed it with this script and performance. We have work to do in America, and the first thing in doing that is accepting the facts for what they are and go forward together. Since 2001 too many people who say they wanted to make our country “great” instead gave … Continue reading "“The Newsroom” reminds me why I’m In"
Senators Chambliss and Isakson: Let me introduce you to my family
Dear Senators Chambliss and Isakson, I have had the pleasure of meeting both of you when you have met with constituents in Sandersville. I haven’t had the opportunity to bring any of my family with me so I hope you will allow me to tell you a little bit about them. My husband and I … Continue reading "Senators Chambliss and Isakson: Let me introduce you to my family"
This isn’t a Hallmark gift
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. June 22, 2012 June 23rd is our 28th wedding anniversary. This year David let me pick out my own gift. There doesn’t seem to be a traditional gift for the 28th anniversary. But we aren’t a traditional couple.
Hazardous to children
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. June 15, 2012 A friend sent this photo to me It is a limited edition “collectible” retailing for 2,000 British pounds In today’s economy that converts to over $3,000 US In proportion it is as expensive as new coal plants are today It probably … Continue reading "Hazardous to children"
The privilege of being sick
Last week my allergies conspired and pegged me with an upper respiratory infection. It was bad enough to make me run a fever each afternoon and feel puny, so I went to the doctor on Tuesday. He prescribed some antibiotics and over the counter meds and sent me home with a tidy sheet of instructions. … Continue reading "The privilege of being sick"
For real?
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. June 8, 2012
Label Yourself
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. June 1, 2012 Our society spends a lot of time labeling people Last Sunday my friend Kim Joris wore the Peacemaker label John, Patti and Tess didn’t put labels on when peace, equality, love and respect underpin your daily life, you label yourself … Continue reading "Label Yourself"
No Tea for Me
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. May 25, 2012
Now this? Enough already!
There are lots of good people in North Carolina on both sides of the voting booth and the aisles in their churches. As if North Carolina didn’t get enough national media attention with passage of Amendment One by voters earlier this month, now Pastor Charles L. Worley and his followers at Providence Road Baptist Church … Continue reading "Now this? Enough already!"
One simple reason the EPD shouldn’t issue a final permit for Plant Washington
May 15, 2012 To: Georgia Environmental Protection Division RE: Amendment 4911-303-0051-P-01-2 When Plant Washington was announced over four years ago the plant was expected to pump 122 lbs of mercury per year into the local airshed. The EPD approved that amount of toxins in a permit which local residents and organizations across the state challenged. The … Continue reading "One simple reason the EPD shouldn’t issue a final permit for Plant Washington"
A quiet moment of celebration
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. May 18, 2012
The rights of a minority decided by a few of the majority
Senator Bill Bradley has been making the rounds promoting a new book, and much of what he is talking about has to do with Super PACS and the obscene amounts of money required to run a successful campaign. Bradley said “Democracy is not a vicarious experience. They (American voters) have to pay attention to public … Continue reading "The rights of a minority decided by a few of the majority"
The Art of Saying Thank You
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. May 11, 2012 Handmade thank you note from my friend Susan Joris.
Preach on
The Friday Photo A weekly photo inspired by spontaneity, art, and community. May 4, 2012