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Jan.24.2012
First, my apologies to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel for torturing their lyrics. Next, I apologize to others who might now find "Feelin' Groovy", officially known as the "The 59th Street Bridge Song", percolating through their head.
"Slow down, you move too fast, you've got to make...
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Jan.24.2012
I'd say something like, "What is this world coming to," or, "What is this country coming to," but these things have been happening for...ever. I'd hope that with all the growth of technology, awareness and rights, there would be greater growth in tolerance and less stories of this ilk.
The first is...
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Jan.23.2012
I read an interesting article in the Atlantic, "The Geography of American Binge Drinking" while I was waiting for my computer to re-start. They tracked binge drinking. The CDC defines binge drinking as having four drinks or more for women in a short period, or five plus drinks for men.
Richard...
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Jan.23.2012
So the VPN took a dive. Work computer couldn't connect and stay connected. VPN was acting funny; computer was acting funny. I decided a re-boot might be in order. Then...I hedged my bets. Maybe I could get away with just putting the computer into standby and then bringing it back up.
Not bloodly...
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Jan.23.2012
Today's culprit is the VPN app on my work computer. It is telling me that a connection isn't available. The rest of the system says, nah ah, there is, too. It could be that the VPN server isn't available. I would check that on the Intranet's system status but to do so requires me to connect through...
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Jan.23.2012
There are paper napkins on the coffee shop table. They looked unused, folded and white. Nothing is smeared over their white fibers.I believe them safe to be used but what is society's protocol? If you take napkins and don't use them, should you leave them on the table? Are people offended or put...
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Jan.23.2012
I came, I saw, I drank.
The first cup of coffee this morning managed to stir blood back into my brain and carry me through the morning's business rituals. This cup, a Bearnery - 12 ounce double shot Mexican Mocha - is influencing me more positively. Sun is shining, the wind has abated,...
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Jan.23.2012
I awoke this morning with Scheckter against me. His paws were under his head and his head was up against my head. He softly purred. I stroked him. His purr deepened.
The day ahead and its routines circled ahead. Posting has added awareness of myself and my life, and the circular ruts I follow. It's...
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Jan.22.2012
One of my favorite authors is Studs Turkel, and my favorite Turkel books are "Working" and "The Good War".
I started thinking about this yesterday as I waited for my wife in a store. In some manner, my blog posts are part of a period piece. I blog about the mundane details of an average...
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Jan.22.2012
While book searching yesterday, my wife's list included her next book club selection. We were in The Book Exchange at this point. Paula's book club selection was an old collection of essays about the environment. "It's by Leopold Aldo."
"Aldo?"
"Yes." She spelled it. "Where do you think it...
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Jan.22.2012
My wife and I, through the years, have established situational rules of behavior, guidane for how we will act. One, silly enough, when you are shopping, and you see something, and the price is reasonable, you buy it.
Yet, it's a silly rule, but these silly rules are the culminations of experience....
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Jan.22.2012
After I finished writing and walked home, I thought more about Mitt and my post. I want it understood, I have no problem with Mr Romney's wealth.
He was born into a decent family, apparently. I don't know much about his parents other than the public facts about his father. I'm not an expert...
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Jan.21.2012
After I finished writing and walked home, I thought more about Mitt and my post. I want it understood, I have no problem with Mr Romney's wealth.
He was born into a decent family, apparently. I don't know much about his parents other than the public facts about his father. I'm not an expert...
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Jan.21.2012
No matter how you cut it, you have to admit that Matt Romney calling for someone like him to be POTUS because he's "...lived in the real streets of America," is funny.
I mean, come on. His speaking engagement income last year was over 350 grand, which he dismissed as not much. It's almost...
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Jan.21.2012
It's a good day. The Beanery was quiet when I arrived at 8. Two and a half hours later, people have crowded it with eating, drinking and chatting and the clink of silverware and glasses. Toasted panninis and melted cheese scents add other sensory layers.
The walk down was a little cold and...
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Writing is exploring myself and discovering the stories and characters that managed to burrow into me. It's a trek, a space shot, an endurance race, a transcendental existence and a dark, worrying tunnel.”
About Michael
1956 - I was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Some other things happened that year, too. Moved around the country as a military brat before finding anchor in Pittsburgh, PA. Lived there 8 years, moved to southern West Virigina, graduated high school and...
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Causes Michael Seidel Supports
Kiva, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Propublica.org, Doctors Without Borders, GreaterGood.com
Michael’s Favorite Books
Catch 22, Catcher In The Rye, Ender's Game, Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Lonesome Dove, Children of Men, The Handmaid's Tale, The Left of Darkness, The Cancer Ward...
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