Who in their right mind would stay up and blog every 30 minutes over a 24 hour period? Key word = right mind! :)

Anyway, that person would be me!  I am participating in Blogathon 2007 to raise money for ChemoAngels - a wonderful organization that I've been a part of for almost 2 years.

and when you trust your television
what you get is what you got
cause when they own the information, oh
they can bend it all they want

I think it says quite succinctly what we've been saying all along.

After the interesting diary by redmclain on dinner with Helen Thomas, I wrote Helen myself (and of course, provided a link to the story!).  For what I wrote and Helen's response back, follow me below the fold.

She truly "walked the talk" of a christian life and lived her life with grace and honor. This is a picture of her and her most beloved "pootie" (Cindy) from Christmas 2005.

I've mentioned ABB before but you seriously have to read her blog to get a feel for her.  She has a gift for telling it like it is - no BS.  I think I will come back as her in my next life.

Her latest entry: http://angryblackbitch.blogspot.com/...

A sample below the fold.

Anyway, in her monthly ezine, she writes about Harriet Miers and I think it's worth passing on because Rose has some serious concerns.

You can check her out yourself by going to her site: http://www.rose-rosetree.com ... I know her personally and she's been doing this for many years and is always on target.  

I'm not saying that this is the de facto truth, but if you are open to this kind of thing, it's definitely another piece of information to ponder.

Just sayin' ... more below.

My goddaughter is 19 and even though I don't have a child, I love her as if she were my own. She's a cancer survivor and is off to UVA in the fall.  

She is also, much to my chagrin, a republican (by way of her 'rents).  She knows I am completely appalled by this admin but we don't discuss it much because I honor her right to her own opinions.

Why am I asking for your help, fellow Kossacks?

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I was waiting on her take of last night's "come to Jesus" chat w had with the nation and she didn't let me down.

Herewith I present AngryBlackBitch:

My bitchy ass sat down with a very strong vodka cran and a full pack of cigs to listen to Scooter last night. When preparing for a Presidential address, one must first determine which media misinformation vehicle to view. A bitch chose CNN as my primary vehicle with a TiVo backup of NBC. Wolfie (we are so close you just wouldn't believe my ass if I shared the details) was looking flushed and windblown. This bitch adores Wolf Blitzer! Too cute! NBC had desperately inserted Tim Russert's overworked ass into their coverage, because the new baby anchor replacement for Brokaw has been know to fuck up live news. That poor producer must have been shitting bricks! DRAMA.

Hit pause...

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I know we all have our struggles but Paul seems like he's got more than his share. As always, he keeps a positive mindset. If you can send him some healing energy, I know he'd appreciate it.

A week ago they found some spots on his back when he was getting an MRI and sent him for a biopsy.

Here's an email I just got from him which he gave permission to post.

Those who are sending him healing energy, thoughts, vibes, whatever - apparently, it's helping! Keep up the good thoughts.

More below the fold (as they say).

I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.
- Helen Keller

The above is from here: http://www.actsofkindness.org/ and it's actually a really nice site. Lots of ideas.  You may not have a buttload of money to buy fancy gifts, but you can always do a kind thing for someone and chances are, they will remember it more than the fancy gift.

Has someone done a kind thing for you recently, out of the blue? Tell us about it.  It's a Monday, it's Valentine's Day ... share the lurve.

I found this via this link at Blondesense:

http://blondesense.blogspot.com/2005/02/rant-ill-give-you-rant.html

and a more beautiful, in-your-face kind of rant I've yet to see.

Read it if you get a moment. It's worth it. Almost outdoes The Rude Pundit (whom I do so love) ...

http://bostonphoenix.com/boston/news_features/other_stories/multi_3/documents/04256169.asp

Excerpt below the cut:

I still can't make a diary.  The one week waiting period ends tomorrow afternoon.  Bexley has graciously given me this space, again.  Thanks,
Bexley :)

Because of the bad weather Saturday night and Sunday morning we decided not to get together.  So, I'm hoping that the weather this weekend is a
little bit better.  I'd like to meet as many members as I can.  All of you Kossacks that are in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington
D.C. area please let me know if you'd like to get together this Saturday or Sunday.  Can you say, "Road Trip?"  Good :) I knew you could. hehehehehe

He's got stuff to say, people! :-)  This diary waiting period is killing him.

So, as personal advisor, counselor, friend for life and now secretary to Mr. Drain Bamaged himself, I am creating a diary for him to post comments in.  And you all are welcome to as well.

Just a quick update on the STUNNING response to a vet's plight ..

Go here for the original story: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/1/25/131116/707

and here for the heartwarming sequel:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/1/26/145837/593

DB is dying to post a diary on his own but is forced to wait out a week; thus, I am setting this one up for him to comment on.

Total Kos donations so far: $2620.07 If you wish to donate to this cause, you can do so by paypal (his email address is lysdexic@cox.net)

Just an update on stuff with Paul (who still can't seem to post here but will as soon as he's able):

So far, you all have donated about $2000.  I think he's a bit overwhelmed, actually by it.  :)  I would be too.

Some have suggested a goal amount we can work toward in helping him and I think that's a good idea.

(more below) Original Thread here: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/1/25/131116/707