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RNC: the gathering of the … er… forces

August 28, 2004

Hi back to Michael from Tulsa! Just have been out to the Oyster Bar at Grand Central for dinner with the brother- and sister-in-law, catching up on the fact that they’re grandparents and I’m a great-aunt (eeeeeeek!) etc. etc. Walking to there from Times Square, where the Ohio delegation stays, was the usual Manhattan walk, … Continue reading RNC: the gathering of the … er… forces

Strengthen the Good

August 26, 2004

Remember, lovely readers, to click on over to the Strengthen the Good campaing to raise funds for those left homeless from Hurricane Charley. Details are in the post over at STG. You can contribute in a variety of ways, and please, remember to put down “Strengthen the Good” somewhere on your method of contribution. Thanks!

Hurricane Charley Relief

August 22, 2004

I’m a charter member of the Strengthen the Good charity blog network, and I now get to announce to y’all our first drive: The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice (Florida). They’re matching all donations to their Hurricane Charley Disaster Relief fund up to and including $100,000. So: want to do something to help the … Continue reading Hurricane Charley Relief

But does he have to sit next to me?

August 20, 2004

Via ScrappleFace (2008-08-20) — Senator Edward M. Kennedy, D-MA, does not pose an immediate threat to the security of the American homeland and he should be allowed to board commercial airliners, according to a statement from Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge.