-
It's that time of year again - our ISP is asking for money. If you have some spare change, please click the Donate link... Thanks!
- About Us
- Search
- Need Help?
- Donate
- Login/Register
Latest Entries
Actions Menu
Blog Roll
- 4F Facebook Page
- Turn Up The Night with Kenny Pick
- Stephanie Miller Show
- The Tim Corrimal Show
- The Rachel Maddow Show
- Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
- Thom Hartmann Program
- Turnips! Fans of Turn Up the Night Facebook Page
- Snopes.com
- Factcheck.org
- Official White House Page, if you must.
- The Brad Blog / Green News Report
- The Poorly Written Political Blog (Joe Santorsa)
Monday, Monday.
Author: Raine
Date: 02/03/2014 13:59:42
Still sitting here trying to get myself motivated for a blog. As you all may have noticed I have been in a rut of late. It's not that I am burned out on the issues of the day, but rather I have a lot of personal family things going on that I would rather not discuss here in public. Coming down with a cold this past week has not helped either.
One thing keeps popping into my head lately: Be nice. Just be nice.
If you can't, then at least try to be nice. I know sometimes it's easier said than done. Sometimes the nicest thing we can do is walk away, or say no -- 'no more'.
I wish our elected officials would try being nice a little more. It seems as though an air of meanness has really overtaken some quarters of Capitol Hill and it's just ugly.
Anyway, I appreciate your patience with me these past few weeks. I will do my best to get back into the swing of things.
and 
Raine
One thing keeps popping into my head lately: Be nice. Just be nice.
If you can't, then at least try to be nice. I know sometimes it's easier said than done. Sometimes the nicest thing we can do is walk away, or say no -- 'no more'.
I wish our elected officials would try being nice a little more. It seems as though an air of meanness has really overtaken some quarters of Capitol Hill and it's just ugly.
Anyway, I appreciate your patience with me these past few weeks. I will do my best to get back into the swing of things.
and Raine
Comments:
Order comments Newest to Oldest Refresh Comments
Comment by 
Scoopster on 02/03/2014 14:18:15
Scoopster on 02/03/2014 14:18:15
Mornin' all.. 
Raine..
Raine..
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 14:21:24
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 14:21:24
Seriously Raine, how hard is this.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 14:23:30
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 14:23:30
Morning
On the theme of kindness let me promote whats become my fave charity these days - and the message is so simple The Random Act
Also AMOK (A Melee of Kindness) is March 1st and I'd still like to get out and do something that day.
On the theme of kindness let me promote whats become my fave charity these days - and the message is so simple The Random Act
Also AMOK (A Melee of Kindness) is March 1st and I'd still like to get out and do something that day.
Comment by 
Raine on 02/03/2014 14:25:28
Raine on 02/03/2014 14:25:28
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 14:41:27
Raine on 02/03/2014 14:41:27
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 14:52:40
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 14:52:40
Seriously Raine, how hard is this.
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 14:54:56
Raine on 02/03/2014 14:54:56
Quote by Mondobubba:
Seriously Raine, how hard is this.
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 15:07:34
Raine on 02/03/2014 15:07:34
I dunno who watched, but the halftime show yesterday was amazing.
That Bruno Mars kid has got some serious talent.
That Bruno Mars kid has got some serious talent.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/03/2014 15:10:09
heard it was good over the twitter - only thing I've seen is the ads this morning. All the Coke ones were great, and the Chevy "world cancer day" was good made me get teary. Most of the others were rather meh.
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 15:10:09
Quote by Raine:
I dunno who watched, but the halftime show yesterday was amazing.
That Bruno Mars kid has got some serious talent.
heard it was good over the twitter - only thing I've seen is the ads this morning. All the Coke ones were great, and the Chevy "world cancer day" was good made me get teary. Most of the others were rather meh.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 15:10:48
Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 15:10:48
Good morning!! Raine, hang in there.
I am feeling down after a few things of late -- a friend's death. my general situation (broke and staying with family), and now the car woes. Still, the secret is to persevere and remember that this too shall pass.
I am feeling down after a few things of late -- a friend's death. my general situation (broke and staying with family), and now the car woes. Still, the secret is to persevere and remember that this too shall pass.
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 15:11:50
Raine on 02/03/2014 15:11:50
Mondo, for some reason, I thought you might appreciate this:
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 15:13:35
Raine on 02/03/2014 15:13:35
When the Maserati Commercial ended someone at the party we were at yelled "Go one Percent!" 
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 15:15:49
Raine on 02/03/2014 15:15:49
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 15:27:07
Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 15:27:07
I am pretty disturbed by some of the reaction to the Coca Cola commercial, as detailed at Raw Story. It seems that all some people can do is hate.
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 15:29:19
You know, anyone pissed about that commercial is REALLY missing the point of the commercial.
Raine on 02/03/2014 15:29:19
Quote by Will in Chicago:
I am pretty disturbed by some of the reaction to the Coca Cola commercial, as detailed at Raw Story. It seems that all some people can do is hate.
You know, anyone pissed about that commercial is REALLY missing the point of the commercial.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 15:29:32
I saw that last night on the Book of Faces.
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 15:29:32
Quote by Raine:
Mondo, for some reason, I thought you might appreciate this:
I saw that last night on the Book of Faces.
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 15:35:56
Raine on 02/03/2014 15:35:56
Comment by 
BobR on 02/03/2014 15:45:01
BobR on 02/03/2014 15:45:01
Relating to the blog (such as it is) - as much as I enjoy the schadenfreud of the Christie scandal, and as happy as I am that his presidential options are swirling in the bowl, I am starting to get a little sick of hearing every new little detail poured over like the discovery of some kind of new life form. Last week, every host discussed nothing but Chris Christie. I KNOW there has to be other important news going on (like the Farm Bill and the Keystone pipeline). How about a little more balance?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 15:46:23
I agree, and yet these are people that we share our society with in America. I take no comfort from the fact that every society has its share of bigots, but it is embarrassing to see these opinions in our country.
Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 15:46:23
Quote by Raine:Quote by Will in Chicago:
I am pretty disturbed by some of the reaction to the Coca Cola commercial, as detailed at Raw Story. It seems that all some people can do is hate.
You know, anyone pissed about that commercial is REALLY missing the point of the commercial.
I agree, and yet these are people that we share our society with in America. I take no comfort from the fact that every society has its share of bigots, but it is embarrassing to see these opinions in our country.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/03/2014 15:52:06
Scoopster on 02/03/2014 15:52:06
Really interested in this interview with Charlie Crist on Momma's show..
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 15:54:10
IT was a good interview.
I just hope that Crist can help pull the right a little farther to the center as opposed to the the left going a little further right.
Raine on 02/03/2014 15:54:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Really interested in this interview with Charlie Crist on Momma's show..
I just hope that Crist can help pull the right a little farther to the center as opposed to the the left going a little further right.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/03/2014 16:03:30
Scoopster on 02/03/2014 16:03:30
Heh.. Faux & Fiends claiming that Obama is blaming Fux Gnus for all his problems.
Well yeah, but only the ones that your network and the GOP made up outta thin air!
Well yeah, but only the ones that your network and the GOP made up outta thin air!
Comment by Scoopster on 02/03/2014 16:11:16
Scoopster on 02/03/2014 16:11:16
Oh hey Rabbit! I sent you a tweet about this - I think your Twitter may be hacked I got a spam msg from you.
Comment by BobR on 02/03/2014 16:13:10
So did I. I replied to the twitter msg, but I certainly didn't click on the link
BobR on 02/03/2014 16:13:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh hey Rabbit! I sent you a tweet about this - I think your Twitter may be hacked I got a spam msg from you.
So did I. I replied to the twitter msg, but I certainly didn't click on the link
Comment by wickedpam on 02/03/2014 16:35:47
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 16:35:47
20-something field manager is trying to act like my boss these days. Apparently doing my job for 20 years is not good enough to know when I need something from him in a certain format and he wants to pawn it off on me to do this job cause you its beneath him. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 16:44:42
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 16:44:42
So, did the TriSec watch Prince and his giant afro on "New Girl" after the Super Bowl?
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 16:45:36
Elbow him in his bearded throat!
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 16:45:36
Quote by wickedpam:
20-something field manager is trying to act like my boss these days. Apparently doing my job for 20 years is not good enough to know when I need something from him in a certain format and he wants to pawn it off on me to do this job cause you its beneath him.
Elbow him in his bearded throat!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 16:52:05
If need be, go above his head. He sounds like a kick down, lick up guy.
Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 16:52:05
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
20-something field manager is trying to act like my boss these days. Apparently doing my job for 20 years is not good enough to know when I need something from him in a certain format and he wants to pawn it off on me to do this job cause you its beneath him.
Elbow him in his bearded throat!
If need be, go above his head. He sounds like a kick down, lick up guy.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/03/2014 17:01:13
He's currently our boss's favorite right now cause he's all shiny and new, so no elbowing allowed and I doubt talking to our boss is going to do any good. I really do wish him well in this new position (he was a sales rep) but he's got to stop dumping things I ask of him back on me and watch his wording in emails, its not his place to give me orders for my job.
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 17:01:13
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
20-something field manager is trying to act like my boss these days. Apparently doing my job for 20 years is not good enough to know when I need something from him in a certain format and he wants to pawn it off on me to do this job cause you its beneath him.
Elbow him in his bearded throat!
If need be, go above his head. He sounds like a kick down, lick up guy.
He's currently our boss's favorite right now cause he's all shiny and new, so no elbowing allowed and I doubt talking to our boss is going to do any good. I really do wish him well in this new position (he was a sales rep) but he's got to stop dumping things I ask of him back on me and watch his wording in emails, its not his place to give me orders for my job.
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/03/2014 17:10:40
I have to check him out - heard from my cousin in SC that Mr. Mars is Pinoy. (His mama is from the islands...)
TriSec on 02/03/2014 17:10:40
Quote by Raine:
I dunno who watched, but the halftime show yesterday was amazing.
That Bruno Mars kid has got some serious talent.
I have to check him out - heard from my cousin in SC that Mr. Mars is Pinoy. (His mama is from the islands...)
Comment by BobR on 02/03/2014 17:30:47
You can let him know that nicely and politely - in writing - and then keep a record of all your communications.
BobR on 02/03/2014 17:30:47
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
20-something field manager is trying to act like my boss these days. Apparently doing my job for 20 years is not good enough to know when I need something from him in a certain format and he wants to pawn it off on me to do this job cause you its beneath him.
Elbow him in his bearded throat!
If need be, go above his head. He sounds like a kick down, lick up guy.
He's currently our boss's favorite right now cause he's all shiny and new, so no elbowing allowed and I doubt talking to our boss is going to do any good. I really do wish him well in this new position (he was a sales rep) but he's got to stop dumping things I ask of him back on me and watch his wording in emails, its not his place to give me orders for my job.
You can let him know that nicely and politely - in writing - and then keep a record of all your communications.
Comment by BobR on 02/03/2014 17:32:14
He looks it... and he seems to be a serious student of 60/70s funk and soul, majoring in James Brown in his heydey. I was also surprised to see that he plays the skins
BobR on 02/03/2014 17:32:14
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
I dunno who watched, but the halftime show yesterday was amazing.
That Bruno Mars kid has got some serious talent.
I have to check him out - heard from my cousin in SC that Mr. Mars is Pinoy. (His mama is from the islands...)
He looks it... and he seems to be a serious student of 60/70s funk and soul, majoring in James Brown in his heydey. I was also surprised to see that he plays the skins
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/03/2014 17:32:48
livingonli on 02/03/2014 17:32:48
Good day, folks. Expecting another 6-10 inches of snow today so it's a good thing I'm on vacation so I can stay home and just watch some DVR recordings.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 02/03/2014 17:36:04
I have not twitterated in a long time, probably not since Mrs. Rabbit's stroke.
trojanrabbit on 02/03/2014 17:36:04
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Oh hey Rabbit! I sent you a tweet about this - I think your Twitter may be hacked I got a spam msg from you.
So did I. I replied to the twitter msg, but I certainly didn't click on the link
I have not twitterated in a long time, probably not since Mrs. Rabbit's stroke.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 17:37:10
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 17:37:10
Jesus God! Why do these idiots think people are going print out their websites? 
Comment by livingonli on 02/03/2014 17:38:52
livingonli on 02/03/2014 17:38:52
I think my twitter account got hacked too but I haven't been on twitter for the last few months and it doesn't help that my e-mail address that I signed up on is no longer in use.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 02/03/2014 17:39:01
trojanrabbit on 02/03/2014 17:39:01
I definitely have no love for Pete the Poodle and his rah-rah-rah pumped and jacked BS.
But it was definitely fun to see the destruction of the supposed "best offense ever". Maybe the next QB who thinks about breaking the TD pass record will think twice.
I suppose Adderall addiction will be the next big thing in the NFL since they're such a copycat league. Either that or hire head coaches that left their college program in ruins.
But it was definitely fun to see the destruction of the supposed "best offense ever". Maybe the next QB who thinks about breaking the TD pass record will think twice.
I suppose Adderall addiction will be the next big thing in the NFL since they're such a copycat league. Either that or hire head coaches that left their college program in ruins.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/03/2014 17:47:57
I've been trying to drop some very subtle hints - I hate direct even fluffy mild confrontation, it always backfires on me.
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 17:47:57
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
20-something field manager is trying to act like my boss these days. Apparently doing my job for 20 years is not good enough to know when I need something from him in a certain format and he wants to pawn it off on me to do this job cause you its beneath him.
Elbow him in his bearded throat!
If need be, go above his head. He sounds like a kick down, lick up guy.
He's currently our boss's favorite right now cause he's all shiny and new, so no elbowing allowed and I doubt talking to our boss is going to do any good. I really do wish him well in this new position (he was a sales rep) but he's got to stop dumping things I ask of him back on me and watch his wording in emails, its not his place to give me orders for my job.
You can let him know that nicely and politely - in writing - and then keep a record of all your communications.
I've been trying to drop some very subtle hints - I hate direct even fluffy mild confrontation, it always backfires on me.
Comment by TriSec on 02/03/2014 18:20:26
TriSec on 02/03/2014 18:20:26
Why, it's snowing hard enough here to defeat Atlanta!
*chortle* *snort* *guffaw*
(Yeah, I know - when Hurricane Clintster hits around August and floods the eastern part of the state, let me have it!)
*chortle* *snort* *guffaw*
(Yeah, I know - when Hurricane Clintster hits around August and floods the eastern part of the state, let me have it!)
Comment by Scoopster on 02/03/2014 18:23:46
Scoopster on 02/03/2014 18:23:46
Quote by TriSec:
Why, it's snowing hard enough here to defeat Atlanta!
*chortle* *snort* *guffaw*
(Yeah, I know - when Hurricane Clintster hits around August and floods the eastern part of the state, let me have it!)
Comment by wickedpam on 02/03/2014 18:38:21
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 18:38:21
Hey Mondo, you do know TWD starts back up Sunday at 9, right?
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 18:40:15
Yes! Woo hoo!
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 18:40:15
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Mondo, you do know TWD starts back up Sunday at 9, right?
Yes! Woo hoo!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 19:39:07
That is indeed sound advice.
We are expecting two to six inches of snow on Wednesday. I will have some photos to upload on the snow here.
Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 19:39:07
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
20-something field manager is trying to act like my boss these days. Apparently doing my job for 20 years is not good enough to know when I need something from him in a certain format and he wants to pawn it off on me to do this job cause you its beneath him.
Elbow him in his bearded throat!
If need be, go above his head. He sounds like a kick down, lick up guy.
He's currently our boss's favorite right now cause he's all shiny and new, so no elbowing allowed and I doubt talking to our boss is going to do any good. I really do wish him well in this new position (he was a sales rep) but he's got to stop dumping things I ask of him back on me and watch his wording in emails, its not his place to give me orders for my job.
You can let him know that nicely and politely - in writing - and then keep a record of all your communications.
That is indeed sound advice.
We are expecting two to six inches of snow on Wednesday. I will have some photos to upload on the snow here.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 20:09:25
Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 20:09:25
Here is the first of a few photos of how deep the snow is here. (Chicago has over 50 inches of snow this season.)
Or would be. How do I get facebook photos posted here?
Or would be. How do I get facebook photos posted here?
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 20:13:37
I do NOT miss that much snow.
Raine on 02/03/2014 20:13:37
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Here is the first of a few photos of how deep the snow is here. (Chicago has over 50 inches of snow this season.)
Or would be. How do I get facebook photos posted here?
Comment by wickedpam on 02/03/2014 20:14:47
I'm having Snowpocalypse flash backs!
wickedpam on 02/03/2014 20:14:47
Quote by Raine:I do NOT miss that much snow.Quote by Will in Chicago:
Here is the first of a few photos of how deep the snow is here. (Chicago has over 50 inches of snow this season.)
Or would be. How do I get facebook photos posted here?
I'm having Snowpocalypse flash backs!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 20:18:39
We expect another six to eight inches on Wednesday, followed by sub zero lows. Today, I am doing a lot of house work, but tonight I am planning on a lot of job hunting -- including checking on jobs out East.
Will in Chicago on 02/03/2014 20:18:39
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:I do NOT miss that much snow.Quote by Will in Chicago:
Here is the first of a few photos of how deep the snow is here. (Chicago has over 50 inches of snow this season.)
Or would be. How do I get facebook photos posted here?
I'm having Snowpocalypse flash backs!
We expect another six to eight inches on Wednesday, followed by sub zero lows. Today, I am doing a lot of house work, but tonight I am planning on a lot of job hunting -- including checking on jobs out East.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 20:51:20
This is why we can't have nice things!
Mondobubba on 02/03/2014 20:51:20
Quote by Raine:
Stupid Superbowl 911 truther makes life worse for everyone.
This is why we can't have nice things!
Comment by Raine on 02/03/2014 20:56:21
Raine on 02/03/2014 20:56:21
Phuck bill o'reilly.
(does not deserve caps)
(does not deserve caps)