TXsharon

Read the Sunday Funnies

August 12, 2007 By TXsharon

At Brains and EggsThis week's favorite although it was almost impossible to choose. … [Read more...]

Ellen Goodman admits she has a boggled mind so maybe that's why she tried to project the following image onto bloggers.The chief messengers are overwhelmingly men -- white men, even angry white men.Ellen even claims that she's been tracking the … [Read more...]

The Draft: Now the war will end

August 11, 2007 By TXsharon

Bush War Advisor Says Draft Worth a LookThere is no way the war hawks will let their children die in this war. Frequent tours for U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan have stressed the all-volunteer force and made it worth considering a return to a … [Read more...]

Meteor Shower: Get outside!

August 11, 2007 By TXsharon

I stopped on the way home for some Bailey's for my coffee and some Godiva Chocolate Liqueur to mix with my Rumple Mintz in preparation for this weekend's meteor shower.August 12th..........All Night..........Meterors!!!Perseid FireballsAccording to … [Read more...]

STOP EVERYTHING!!!! Go vote for TEXAS on Daily Kos

August 10, 2007 By TXsharon

Right now they are discussing next year's location for "Netroots Nation" which is the new name for Yearly Kos. Go vote in the poll here But that's not enough! We also need comments promoting Texas. Some of the Texas comments start HERE FIGHT FOR … [Read more...]

BREAKING wind

August 10, 2007 By TXsharon

Forecasters warn residents in hurricane prone areas to prepare for active season.The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is predicting 13 to 16 named storms. Seven to nine of those are predicted to make landfall and three to five are … [Read more...]

Civil Unions vs. Marriage: Some facts you should know

August 9, 2007 By TXsharon

Be informed before tonight’s debate.Tonight, August 9th, the Democratic presidential candidates will debate (I know! Another one.) in Los Angeles. The debate is sponsored by Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the MTV Networks' Logo Channel and it … [Read more...]

Wendee Holtcamp Online Writing Course: Learn nature and travel writing from a pro!

August 9, 2007 By TXsharon

Several months ago I met a Bohemian! Wendee Holtcamp She was an invited speaker at a Nature Writing Symposium I attended and her highly informative, organized, passionate talk so resonated with me that I tracked her down on the internet and … [Read more...]

EXCLUSIVE! After debate interview

August 8, 2007 By TXsharon

In case you missed the Democratic Presidential Debate last night, McBlogger has an EXCLUSIVE, after debate interview with each candidate. This interview shows a side of the candidates never before seen.EXCLUSIVE AFTER DEBATE INTERVIEWBrought to you … [Read more...]

"One state under God"

August 8, 2007 By TXsharon

From Liberally Lean I learn this morning that we have new wording in the Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." This is part of the important business that our elected … [Read more...]

Fast Living

August 7, 2007 By TXsharon

Saturday I bought 300 and was looking forward to settling in with my son to watch it again. I love this movie. Raising two boys has broadened my horizons in movies and taught me to appreciate comic book characters. 300 is a comic book based on … [Read more...]