Monthly Archives: August 2010

Another Anniversary

Posted on August 29, 2010 by bjeppson

Friday we celebrated the sixth anniversary of our Canadian wedding. (In 2004, Toronto was the closest place to get married legally. Only two provinces in Canada allowed it and Massachusetts required residency.) At that time we had been together nearly … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Be kind, or be gone

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Mike Kessler

If you haven’t read it yet, we have a comment policy on this blog. I’ve reposted it below. Bottom line: Abusive comments, bullying, or comments said in a manner perceived by us to provoke anger or ill feelings will almost … Continue reading →

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Decorating the Garage

Posted on August 27, 2010 by bjeppson

One of the many benefits of having grandkids visit for several days is that we had extra help decorating a wall inside the garage. It was a great group project for Wednesday evening. We now have something special to remember … Continue reading →

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Ground Zero Tolerance

Posted on August 22, 2010 by bjeppson

I have listened to many, many arguments about whether an Islamic group should be allowed to build on a site they already own and have used as a school for over two years. The fact that the site is in … Continue reading →

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Boycott Target?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by bjeppson

Unless you have been in a coma recently, you probably know that retail company Target just gave over $150,000 to buy ads supporting ultra-conservative Republican candidate Tom Emmer in his run for governor in Minnesota. Emmer has some weird views; … Continue reading →

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Compare the Tax Cuts

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bjeppson

There are currently up for debate two opposing plans to cut federal income taxes. The GOP-backed plan to extend the Bush tax cuts of a decade ago, which are set to expire. A new Democrat-backed Obama-proposed tax cut. A Washington … Continue reading →

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Tree Castle

Posted on August 17, 2010 by bjeppson

In the yard of a house a few blocks from us there is a wonderful old gnarly tree. It’s beautiful enough on its own, but when you get close you see nestled inside the crook of the tree another fine … Continue reading →

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Drash: Shoftim

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Mike Kessler

The entire Torah (Five Books of Moses) is read from beginning to end each year in synagogues around the world. In order to do so, the Torah is divided up into portions. On virtually every Jewish calendar, you will see a notation on … Continue reading →

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Yard Wildflowers

Posted on August 14, 2010 by bjeppson

Last summer, while traveling by train from Portland to Seattle to do some business, I saw lots of amazing wildflowers alongside the tracks. So when spring planting time came, I decided to put wildflowers in a space that was covered … Continue reading →

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INSA, Pop Artist

Posted on August 13, 2010 by bjeppson

INSA is a UK artist and designer. He is best known for his shoe, poster, and graphic design. I personally don’t care much for some of his imagery, but I do love his graffiti. My favorites are his animated graffiti … Continue reading →

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