Friday, December 21, 2007
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Are There Rainbows?
Are There Rainbows?
Attitude is everything.
Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Attitude is everything.
Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Monday, September 03, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Monday, July 09, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Stem Cell Research
Congress Should OVERRIDE President Bush's Veto of the Latest Stem Cell Bill
On June 20, President Bush vetoed S.5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007. The bill would allow research using stem cells that meet certain conditions:
--the stem cells were derived from human embryos donated from in vitro fertilization clinics for the purpose of fertility treatment and were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment
--the embryos would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded
--such individuals donate the embryos with written informed consent and receive no financial or other inducements.
Dear Ms. Duning:
Thank you for contacting me to express your views regarding funding for stem cell research. While this issue is certainly divisive, I believe that the benefits of this potentially life-saving research make it crucial to explore as a medical option.
Embryonic stem cells are a unique and important set of cells that retain the ability to become many or all of the different cell types in the body. These cells can be used to help us understand human development and provide replacement cells and tissue to treat many health problems, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Many who oppose research on embryonic stem cells argue that adult stem cells should be pursued instead because they believe the derivation of stem cells from either embryos or aborted fetuses is ethically unacceptable. However, I support the opinion of many scientists who believe adult stem cells should not be the sole target of research because of important scientific and technical limitations. They also believe adult stem cells do not hold the same scientific promise as embryonic stem cells. For this reason, I am a co-sponsor of S.5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007.
On April 11, 2007, the full Senate took up and passed S. 5 by a vote of 63 yeas to 34 nays. I voted in favor of this legislation, but the President vetoed it on June 20, 2007. I will, if given the opportunity, vote to override the veto. Thank you again for contacting me.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
Senator Sherrod Brown
Democrat - Ohio
United States Senate
On June 20, President Bush vetoed S.5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007. The bill would allow research using stem cells that meet certain conditions:
--the stem cells were derived from human embryos donated from in vitro fertilization clinics for the purpose of fertility treatment and were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment
--the embryos would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded
--such individuals donate the embryos with written informed consent and receive no financial or other inducements.
Dear Ms. Duning:
Thank you for contacting me to express your views regarding funding for stem cell research. While this issue is certainly divisive, I believe that the benefits of this potentially life-saving research make it crucial to explore as a medical option.
Embryonic stem cells are a unique and important set of cells that retain the ability to become many or all of the different cell types in the body. These cells can be used to help us understand human development and provide replacement cells and tissue to treat many health problems, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Many who oppose research on embryonic stem cells argue that adult stem cells should be pursued instead because they believe the derivation of stem cells from either embryos or aborted fetuses is ethically unacceptable. However, I support the opinion of many scientists who believe adult stem cells should not be the sole target of research because of important scientific and technical limitations. They also believe adult stem cells do not hold the same scientific promise as embryonic stem cells. For this reason, I am a co-sponsor of S.5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007.
On April 11, 2007, the full Senate took up and passed S. 5 by a vote of 63 yeas to 34 nays. I voted in favor of this legislation, but the President vetoed it on June 20, 2007. I will, if given the opportunity, vote to override the veto. Thank you again for contacting me.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
Senator Sherrod Brown
Democrat - Ohio
United States Senate
Monday, June 25, 2007
An Ethical Approach to Stem Cell Research
An Ethical Approach to Stem Cell Research
By Congressman John Boehner
Monday, June 25, 2007
Sometimes science moves faster than politics, and Congress spends time debating issues that have already been left behind by developments in the medical field. The issue of stem cell research is one of those issues.
Advances in treatments using adult stem cells have shown great promise, and the harvesting of these cells is not controversial in that no human life is destroyed for collection. The real success stories have come from individuals treated with their own stem cells – cells collected from such places as bone marrow, the blood stream, spinal cord, the cornea, liver and pancreas. Adult stem cells have been used to treat some blood and liver diseases as well as bone and cartilage damage. According to Dr. Donald Orlic of the National Human Genome Research Institute, “We are currently finding that these adult stem cells can function as well, perhaps even better than, embryonic stem cells.”
These breakthroughs in non-controversial, non-embryonic stem cell research are exciting. They offer hope to families hoping for cures to a lengthy list of serious illnesses and medical conditions. They also threaten to render moot one of the more divisive debates taking place in Washington today – the debate over whether Americans should be forced by Washington politicians to pay for research that destroys human embryos.
Twice now, President Bush has vetoed legislation that would require taxpayers to foot the bill for embryonic stem cell research – research that has consistently failed to produce results and destroys human life in the process. In addition to his second and more recent veto, President Bush signed an executive order supporting more stem cell research that does not require harming or destroying living embryos.
“Destroying human life in the hopes of saving human life is not ethical -- and it is not the only option before us,” the President said as he cast his second veto. “We're already seeing remarkable advances in the science and therapeutic uses of stem cells drawn from adults and children, and the blood from umbilical cords -- with no harm to the donor. Researchers value embryonic stem cells because they are pluripotent -- which means that they have the potential to develop into nearly all the cell types and tissues in the body. Researchers are now developing promising new techniques that offer the potential to produce pluripotent stem cells -- without having to destroy human life.”
The President’s position boils down to this: the federal government should support stem cell research, but it should support the type of stem cell research that is ethical. And as we’re now learning, the type of stem cell research that is ethical also happens to be the type of stem cell research that actually offers the greatest promise for medical advancement. Taxpayers don’t need to be asked to subsidize the destruction of human embryos, because the greatest potential for stem cell research lies in procedures that don’t require embryos to be destroyed.
I support the President’s actions. It’s becoming clear that human embryos do not have to be destroyed in order for the potential of stem cell research to be fully realized. Spending taxpayer dollars to subsidize the destruction of human embryos is not only unethical, but also unnecessary and fiscally irresponsible.
Many in Congress haven’t taken note of these developments in the medical community yet. But the President has taken note of them, and I’m optimistic a majority of the Congress eventually will too. Sometimes Washington is just a little behind the curve.
The federal government should be in the business of protecting – not destroying – innocent human life. Given the potential shown by adult stem cells, and the controversial and non-productive results of embryonic stem cells, the path to me seems clear: We should explore all avenues presented to us by adult stem cells respecting the sanctity of human life.
Boehner represents Ohio’s 8th District, which includes all of Darke, Miami and Preble counties, most of Butler and Mercer counties, and the northeastern corner of Montgomery County. He was first elected to Congress in 1990.
By Congressman John Boehner
Monday, June 25, 2007
Sometimes science moves faster than politics, and Congress spends time debating issues that have already been left behind by developments in the medical field. The issue of stem cell research is one of those issues.
Advances in treatments using adult stem cells have shown great promise, and the harvesting of these cells is not controversial in that no human life is destroyed for collection. The real success stories have come from individuals treated with their own stem cells – cells collected from such places as bone marrow, the blood stream, spinal cord, the cornea, liver and pancreas. Adult stem cells have been used to treat some blood and liver diseases as well as bone and cartilage damage. According to Dr. Donald Orlic of the National Human Genome Research Institute, “We are currently finding that these adult stem cells can function as well, perhaps even better than, embryonic stem cells.”
These breakthroughs in non-controversial, non-embryonic stem cell research are exciting. They offer hope to families hoping for cures to a lengthy list of serious illnesses and medical conditions. They also threaten to render moot one of the more divisive debates taking place in Washington today – the debate over whether Americans should be forced by Washington politicians to pay for research that destroys human embryos.
Twice now, President Bush has vetoed legislation that would require taxpayers to foot the bill for embryonic stem cell research – research that has consistently failed to produce results and destroys human life in the process. In addition to his second and more recent veto, President Bush signed an executive order supporting more stem cell research that does not require harming or destroying living embryos.
“Destroying human life in the hopes of saving human life is not ethical -- and it is not the only option before us,” the President said as he cast his second veto. “We're already seeing remarkable advances in the science and therapeutic uses of stem cells drawn from adults and children, and the blood from umbilical cords -- with no harm to the donor. Researchers value embryonic stem cells because they are pluripotent -- which means that they have the potential to develop into nearly all the cell types and tissues in the body. Researchers are now developing promising new techniques that offer the potential to produce pluripotent stem cells -- without having to destroy human life.”
The President’s position boils down to this: the federal government should support stem cell research, but it should support the type of stem cell research that is ethical. And as we’re now learning, the type of stem cell research that is ethical also happens to be the type of stem cell research that actually offers the greatest promise for medical advancement. Taxpayers don’t need to be asked to subsidize the destruction of human embryos, because the greatest potential for stem cell research lies in procedures that don’t require embryos to be destroyed.
I support the President’s actions. It’s becoming clear that human embryos do not have to be destroyed in order for the potential of stem cell research to be fully realized. Spending taxpayer dollars to subsidize the destruction of human embryos is not only unethical, but also unnecessary and fiscally irresponsible.
Many in Congress haven’t taken note of these developments in the medical community yet. But the President has taken note of them, and I’m optimistic a majority of the Congress eventually will too. Sometimes Washington is just a little behind the curve.
The federal government should be in the business of protecting – not destroying – innocent human life. Given the potential shown by adult stem cells, and the controversial and non-productive results of embryonic stem cells, the path to me seems clear: We should explore all avenues presented to us by adult stem cells respecting the sanctity of human life.
Boehner represents Ohio’s 8th District, which includes all of Darke, Miami and Preble counties, most of Butler and Mercer counties, and the northeastern corner of Montgomery County. He was first elected to Congress in 1990.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Past Time to Tack
Past Time to Tack
by Phyllis Jean Green
Saturday, June 16, 2007
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The little red boat.
The fishermen.
Sun turning lemon.
Water going flump, flump, flump
We were at the quiet end.
Me in a cotton bikini
I had made. Seersucker,
I believe. You were plastered
with sunscreen to keep from burning.
Army examiner once put down,
“complexion ruddy.” What
a laugh. But we are on the lake.
Jordan, I think. Casting off,
a woman put down a pail to point,
“What is that, a biscuit tray?”
But sail, we did. Okay, okay.
In our fashion. Sailors, no way.
Ask the three beered-up fishers
who rowed by when we were too far
out. “You guys aren’t married. Look
too happy!” Flump, flump, flump.
Swelling cloud’s got us worried.
Best turn around. Not the words
I try on friends next day. “Tacking’s
for the birds,” I remember going on.
“Rain starts to spit. . .we are, like, Help!”
Best part the shower we took.
The tingle. Suddenly finding
we are not tired, after all.
Now you can’t remember
the little red boat.
Fishermen. Sun. Flump
and the biscuit tray are gone
along with my name.
Along with yours.
Look at the picture again, okay?
Let me tell you what I
recall
(c) Phyllis Jean Green, 2007
All Rights Reserved.
Angels That Care
by Phyllis Jean Green
Saturday, June 16, 2007
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The little red boat.
The fishermen.
Sun turning lemon.
Water going flump, flump, flump
We were at the quiet end.
Me in a cotton bikini
I had made. Seersucker,
I believe. You were plastered
with sunscreen to keep from burning.
Army examiner once put down,
“complexion ruddy.” What
a laugh. But we are on the lake.
Jordan, I think. Casting off,
a woman put down a pail to point,
“What is that, a biscuit tray?”
But sail, we did. Okay, okay.
In our fashion. Sailors, no way.
Ask the three beered-up fishers
who rowed by when we were too far
out. “You guys aren’t married. Look
too happy!” Flump, flump, flump.
Swelling cloud’s got us worried.
Best turn around. Not the words
I try on friends next day. “Tacking’s
for the birds,” I remember going on.
“Rain starts to spit. . .we are, like, Help!”
Best part the shower we took.
The tingle. Suddenly finding
we are not tired, after all.
Now you can’t remember
the little red boat.
Fishermen. Sun. Flump
and the biscuit tray are gone
along with my name.
Along with yours.
Look at the picture again, okay?
Let me tell you what I
recall
(c) Phyllis Jean Green, 2007
All Rights Reserved.
Angels That Care
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
If you Have Been Kidnapped or Abducted
If you Have Been Kidnapped or Abducted --A Letter from Someone who Cares
I am so glad you are on the Internet. I pray it means you got away. Whether you escaped or you are still a prisoner, it wouldn't surprise me if you have trouble remembering what it is like to live a normal life. The Internet is a great place to find out what is going on. If you read what other victims have to say, you know that many feel that family and friends won't be able to accept them. That they have changed too much. They know that what happened wasn't their fault, but they feel guilty. Dirty, you know? It is only natural to blame yourself. Especially if you were forced to do things you never would have thought of doing, like working in the sex industry. Some victims end up prostituting themselves, they get so desperate. Not a few have taken drugs. Hurt so bad that after a while, they don't feel anything. Don't want to! If the numbness lets up, fear and loneliness and confusion grab hold. If any of this rings a bell, please know that I understand and want to help. More people do than you imagine,. We won't grill you. We won't judge you. You can bank on it.
If you are still with the crook[-s] who stole you, you know what it is to have your buttons pushed big-time. NEVER let yourself believe that garbage. In bad moments, it will be extra hard not to swallow those clever lies. Keep reminding yourself that that is exactly what they are. Lies!. We are talking master manipulators. Faking a telephone call to a loved one is just one trick that you can expect. It is part of a plot to convince you that if you ‘rat,’ you will be responsible for their getting hurt. Maybe even killed. “Breathe one word, it’s b’ bye.” Unable to fight, you will probably find yourself thinking you are the weak one. Not so! Strong people are brave and honest and caring, not vicious and manipulative. Bullies are bottom-of-the-barrel weak. To kidnap or abduct someone shows total lack or respect. Not just for the victim, but for the self. It is a sign of both weakness and desperation. So take the threats for what they are worth. Nothing, nada, zilch, zed. As for insults, remember the saying about sticks and stones. Say to yourself, “Words can never hurt me. I believe in me. I believe in the people I love, and who love me. I am a good person. This will pass. Life will be good again!”
One more thing. Never ever believe your family has given up. Decades may have passed, and they are still looking. Doing everything in their power to see others keep looking. They are not going to rest until you are found. No matter how rotten the odds seem, they will keep hoping and praying and knocking on doors. All they want is for you to walk through the door. Come home! Posters may fade or wash away. News reporters go on to other cases. Never mind all that. The people you love and who love you are still riding around trying to find you. Combing woods and fields and shelters, burning up land-lines and cell phones and camping out at police stations. You are wanted! You are needed! And one glorious day you will all be hugging and laughing and crying and jumping up and down with joy. Because you are home!
Wouldn’t you hate for the evil so-and-so to win? Keep telling yourself, no more!
Go to the nearest fire or police station or church or somewhere like the Health Department and them who you are.. That you need a ride HOME.
Good luck – you deserve it!
By Phyllis Jean Green
Last edited: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
I am so glad you are on the Internet. I pray it means you got away. Whether you escaped or you are still a prisoner, it wouldn't surprise me if you have trouble remembering what it is like to live a normal life. The Internet is a great place to find out what is going on. If you read what other victims have to say, you know that many feel that family and friends won't be able to accept them. That they have changed too much. They know that what happened wasn't their fault, but they feel guilty. Dirty, you know? It is only natural to blame yourself. Especially if you were forced to do things you never would have thought of doing, like working in the sex industry. Some victims end up prostituting themselves, they get so desperate. Not a few have taken drugs. Hurt so bad that after a while, they don't feel anything. Don't want to! If the numbness lets up, fear and loneliness and confusion grab hold. If any of this rings a bell, please know that I understand and want to help. More people do than you imagine,. We won't grill you. We won't judge you. You can bank on it.
If you are still with the crook[-s] who stole you, you know what it is to have your buttons pushed big-time. NEVER let yourself believe that garbage. In bad moments, it will be extra hard not to swallow those clever lies. Keep reminding yourself that that is exactly what they are. Lies!. We are talking master manipulators. Faking a telephone call to a loved one is just one trick that you can expect. It is part of a plot to convince you that if you ‘rat,’ you will be responsible for their getting hurt. Maybe even killed. “Breathe one word, it’s b’ bye.” Unable to fight, you will probably find yourself thinking you are the weak one. Not so! Strong people are brave and honest and caring, not vicious and manipulative. Bullies are bottom-of-the-barrel weak. To kidnap or abduct someone shows total lack or respect. Not just for the victim, but for the self. It is a sign of both weakness and desperation. So take the threats for what they are worth. Nothing, nada, zilch, zed. As for insults, remember the saying about sticks and stones. Say to yourself, “Words can never hurt me. I believe in me. I believe in the people I love, and who love me. I am a good person. This will pass. Life will be good again!”
One more thing. Never ever believe your family has given up. Decades may have passed, and they are still looking. Doing everything in their power to see others keep looking. They are not going to rest until you are found. No matter how rotten the odds seem, they will keep hoping and praying and knocking on doors. All they want is for you to walk through the door. Come home! Posters may fade or wash away. News reporters go on to other cases. Never mind all that. The people you love and who love you are still riding around trying to find you. Combing woods and fields and shelters, burning up land-lines and cell phones and camping out at police stations. You are wanted! You are needed! And one glorious day you will all be hugging and laughing and crying and jumping up and down with joy. Because you are home!
Wouldn’t you hate for the evil so-and-so to win? Keep telling yourself, no more!
Go to the nearest fire or police station or church or somewhere like the Health Department and them who you are.. That you need a ride HOME.
Good luck – you deserve it!
By Phyllis Jean Green
Last edited: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Posted: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Marcia!!!
Marcia,
I have the hardest time getting on here,But Iam here.It is raining outside& Iam sober today.I have not smoked aciggerrette eithe ,of course I dont drink or smoke anyway.
Love butno hugs Sandy
I have the hardest time getting on here,But Iam here.It is raining outside& Iam sober today.I have not smoked aciggerrette eithe ,of course I dont drink or smoke anyway.
Love butno hugs Sandy
Sunday, March 18, 2007
We Know.........
When we come to the edge of the light we know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, of this we can be sure .. Either God will provide something solid to stand on or ...... We will be taught to fly.
Anon.
Anon.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Welcome To My World
Come in and see my adoptions I have for you or see ones I have adopted. I rarely see my own site but maybe you could.
Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. Politics and sites I just like
Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. Politics and sites I just like
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Pod's Patch
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewnews.asp?AuthorID=8294&id=15855
Stop in and see what Phyllis has done. Wonderful stories and poems.In the Eye, an Anthology for Those Affected by Katrina
Friday, February 09, 2007
Books
Reading is very important in our lives. I started reading as a small child. Other children should have that right, too!Click on link!
http://www.theliteracysite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=6&link=ctg_lit_home_from_lit_linktous_sitenav
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Sonnet {Check True or False}
Sonnet {Check True or False}
by Phyllis Jean Green
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Struggling up a steep drive, arms loaded with junk
masquerading as mail, I gave myself over
to false spring. Caress of my invisible lover
flung envelopes, catalogs, fliers. Nothing stuck
as I begged for the sensation of being melted
to oiled scent by a sneaked April’s second-skin kisses
just my temperature, no more. For the bliss
of feeling I am known. Me, myself,
the dirt, uncatalogued flower, not just flesh and bone.
More than the head connected to the neck,
to the breasts, to the stomach, the vagina, on down.
Rough start winds its way to warm silk net.
Spring comes in winter, color me there.
Slut in me crazy for your slippery air.
Sharon Hudson, Artist
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Boo Boo
Only Fractured, Only a Wing
by Phyllis Jean Green
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
T h a n k y o u for your warm and encouraging responses re my accident. Fell while trying to control dog Nick...simultaneously dash to greet my daughter and two granddaughters. . .off our boardwalk onto rt. side. Fracture's healing & shoulder relocating. Not that I'm n o t complaining! Hurts like bloody fire.
Slows my already too-slow self. Ray spent a day building a special tray, or I wouldn't be writing this. Friend shows up with meals; others call long-distance. Family so supportive. Please believe me, I know how lucky I am!!! Home is really home, and that is no small thing. Thanks again for the boosts. Hope you enjoy my current off'ring, warts & all. Love, Pea
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Only Fractured, Only a Wing
With the mouse on a tray on my lap
and the keyboard hanging onto the edge
of the door I use to compute, it is possible
to type. A shoulder screams, but possibility
feeds my addiction. Drug only we few
sell all for. Prodding, dragging Muse
won’t let us stop. Have to. Have to.
Have to stop. Fractured arm hangs
in a non-covered sling. Neck wrenches
into kinks. But like the song says, fish
gotta swim, birds gotta, ‘cet. We gotta write
until we fly. Keep picturing the stubborn V’s
migration requires. Hear platoons of geese
honk their ballsy, nails-on-chalkboard honks.
See an old tree worm and twist new roots
around chunks of iron. Whales flee
giant oil spills. Beaten down women pack
their few possessions and go on the lam,
children in tow. My brother used to be
Houdini. Grew up, felt forced to
choose suicide We Writers cannot escape
the greater escape that lathes wind
beneath the odd dislocated wing.
Physical pain a mercy next to pain within
that has no outlet. . .right? Oh hell.
What is a twinge compared to the fun
of embroidering lies. Miraculously,
some detour beyond True. Got a lamp
on loan, complete with genie. Swee
(c) Phyllis Jean Green 01/06
by Phyllis Jean Green
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
T h a n k y o u for your warm and encouraging responses re my accident. Fell while trying to control dog Nick...simultaneously dash to greet my daughter and two granddaughters. . .off our boardwalk onto rt. side. Fracture's healing & shoulder relocating. Not that I'm n o t complaining! Hurts like bloody fire.
Slows my already too-slow self. Ray spent a day building a special tray, or I wouldn't be writing this. Friend shows up with meals; others call long-distance. Family so supportive. Please believe me, I know how lucky I am!!! Home is really home, and that is no small thing. Thanks again for the boosts. Hope you enjoy my current off'ring, warts & all. Love, Pea
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Only Fractured, Only a Wing
With the mouse on a tray on my lap
and the keyboard hanging onto the edge
of the door I use to compute, it is possible
to type. A shoulder screams, but possibility
feeds my addiction. Drug only we few
sell all for. Prodding, dragging Muse
won’t let us stop. Have to. Have to.
Have to stop. Fractured arm hangs
in a non-covered sling. Neck wrenches
into kinks. But like the song says, fish
gotta swim, birds gotta, ‘cet. We gotta write
until we fly. Keep picturing the stubborn V’s
migration requires. Hear platoons of geese
honk their ballsy, nails-on-chalkboard honks.
See an old tree worm and twist new roots
around chunks of iron. Whales flee
giant oil spills. Beaten down women pack
their few possessions and go on the lam,
children in tow. My brother used to be
Houdini. Grew up, felt forced to
choose suicide We Writers cannot escape
the greater escape that lathes wind
beneath the odd dislocated wing.
Physical pain a mercy next to pain within
that has no outlet. . .right? Oh hell.
What is a twinge compared to the fun
of embroidering lies. Miraculously,
some detour beyond True. Got a lamp
on loan, complete with genie. Swee
(c) Phyllis Jean Green 01/06
Cincinnati Reds Blog
Ken Griffey Jr.’s broken left hand should be fully healed before the Cincinnati Reds start spring training next month, his agent said Tuesday. Griffey broke his throwing hand in an accident at home last month and had it placed in a hard cast. X-rays over the weekend indicated that it was healing as expected.
Posted: January 9th, 2007.
Reds’ fifth starter up for grabs (Yahoo! Sports)
Unless the Cincinnati Reds add an established starter before pitchers and catchers report in five weeks, the…
Posted: January 9th, 2007.
Comments: none
Griffey’s broken hand improved (AP)
Ken Griffey Jr.’s broken left hand is healing as expected, and the Cincinnati Reds will have a better idea in about 10 days whether it will interfere with spring training. Griffey had the hand X-rayed over the weekend in Orlando, Fla., where he lives in the offseason. He will be examined again in about 10 days, the team announced Monday.
Posted: January 8th, 2007.
Comments: none
Nuxhall high on Bailey (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite what Cincinnati Reds’ manager Jerry Narron or most baseball experts say, Joe Nuxhall, the…
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
Comments: none
At the letters: Offseason rants (Yahoo! Sports)
Readers have their say about free agency, the Yankees, the NL Central, the NL West and more.
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
Comments: none
Devil Rays acquire Brendan Harris from Reds (AP)
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays obtained infielder Brendan Harris from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday for a player to be named later or cash. The 26-year-old Harris has 110 at-bats in 52 major league games over portions of the last three seasons with the Reds, Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals.
Posted: January 2nd, 2007.
Comments: none
Former Brooklyn Dodger Koy dies (AP)
Ernie Koy, the former Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder who homered in his first at-bat in the majors, died Monday. He was 97. Koy’s family said he died in his sleep at home, longtime University of Texas sports information director Bill Little said. Koy, a rancher, broke his hip on Dec. 1. Koy, known as “Big Ernie,” was a three-time, all-Southwest Conference selection in football, where he was a running…
Posted: January 1st, 2007.
Comments: none
Assessing baseball’s offseason (Yahoo! Sports)
The dust has settled on the free-agent free-for-all, with some teams improving, some declining, and some mired in mediocrity.
Posted: December 28th, 2006.
Comments: none
Reds can spend for arms (Yahoo! Sports)
Trading for Jeff Conine, who makes just $2 million, may open the way for the Cincinnati Reds to pursue more…
Posted: December 23rd, 2006.
Comments: none
Griffey breaks hand in accident at home (AP)
Ken Griffey Jr. couldn’t avoid injury in the offseason. The Cincinnati Reds’ center fielder broke his left hand in an accident at home, the latest in a series of setbacks since he joined was traded to his hometown team for the 2000 season. Griffey will have the hand in a hard cast for three weeks, then be re-examined, the team announced on Friday.
Posted: January 9th, 2007.
Reds’ fifth starter up for grabs (Yahoo! Sports)
Unless the Cincinnati Reds add an established starter before pitchers and catchers report in five weeks, the…
Posted: January 9th, 2007.
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Griffey’s broken hand improved (AP)
Ken Griffey Jr.’s broken left hand is healing as expected, and the Cincinnati Reds will have a better idea in about 10 days whether it will interfere with spring training. Griffey had the hand X-rayed over the weekend in Orlando, Fla., where he lives in the offseason. He will be examined again in about 10 days, the team announced Monday.
Posted: January 8th, 2007.
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Nuxhall high on Bailey (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite what Cincinnati Reds’ manager Jerry Narron or most baseball experts say, Joe Nuxhall, the…
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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At the letters: Offseason rants (Yahoo! Sports)
Readers have their say about free agency, the Yankees, the NL Central, the NL West and more.
Posted: January 5th, 2007.
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Devil Rays acquire Brendan Harris from Reds (AP)
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays obtained infielder Brendan Harris from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday for a player to be named later or cash. The 26-year-old Harris has 110 at-bats in 52 major league games over portions of the last three seasons with the Reds, Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals.
Posted: January 2nd, 2007.
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Former Brooklyn Dodger Koy dies (AP)
Ernie Koy, the former Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder who homered in his first at-bat in the majors, died Monday. He was 97. Koy’s family said he died in his sleep at home, longtime University of Texas sports information director Bill Little said. Koy, a rancher, broke his hip on Dec. 1. Koy, known as “Big Ernie,” was a three-time, all-Southwest Conference selection in football, where he was a running…
Posted: January 1st, 2007.
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Assessing baseball’s offseason (Yahoo! Sports)
The dust has settled on the free-agent free-for-all, with some teams improving, some declining, and some mired in mediocrity.
Posted: December 28th, 2006.
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Reds can spend for arms (Yahoo! Sports)
Trading for Jeff Conine, who makes just $2 million, may open the way for the Cincinnati Reds to pursue more…
Posted: December 23rd, 2006.
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Griffey breaks hand in accident at home (AP)
Ken Griffey Jr. couldn’t avoid injury in the offseason. The Cincinnati Reds’ center fielder broke his left hand in an accident at home, the latest in a series of setbacks since he joined was traded to his hometown team for the 2000 season. Griffey will have the hand in a hard cast for three weeks, then be re-examined, the team announced on Friday.
Monday, January 01, 2007
New Year 2007
The coming of the New Year marks the opportunity to begin again. Stepping off the dead end path and starting with fresh and new possibilities. Embracing the power of energy into believing that resolutions can conquer the past. With hope and dedication, you can be whatever you want to be and the new year is the perfect time to pursue emotional and spiritual growth. You are a new person. Immerse yourself in new experiences and stay true to yourself.
Hope you enjoy my new page! Happy New Year everyone!
God bless
Linda
Hope you enjoy my new page! Happy New Year everyone!
God bless
Linda
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