Monthly Archives: December 2012

Goodbye 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by igotsomethin

I found some people to admire in the year 2012.  Here’s my top four and more: Bradley Manning Paul Watson Katherine Forrest Chief Theresa Spence Bradley Manning has been tortured by his own government and stands as a warning to … Continue reading →

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We are all Crazy

Posted on December 21, 2012 by igotsomethin

I wrote about the Aurora massacre, called it American Blood. Children were massacred at Sandy Hook elementary school last week, and we’re all a little nuts.  Hyper vigilant.  Defensive.  Angry. So, David Simon, whom I’ve written about in the past … Continue reading →

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Union. Union. Union.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by igotsomethin

I’ve only been a union member once in my life.  I was going to a local college and working part-time at a locally owned (since sold to a national chain) drug store.  It was a great job. Mostly, I cashiered … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Lament

Posted on December 11, 2012 by igotsomethin

At least 45,000 years ago, modern humans noticed the cycles and positions of the moon, the cycles of dying and rebirth, and our total dependance upon the planet to supply our needs. Both summer and winter solstices became times of … Continue reading →

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Facing the monster

Posted on December 2, 2012 by igotsomethin

Our species continues to surprise me.  We are capable of so much, and yet we never seem to learn. I was at a presentation recently, the topic being the environment in broad terms, but more specifically about climate change, and … Continue reading →

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