Monthly Archives: December 2016

General Trump’s pizzeria uno chickenhawk policy

Posted on December 10, 2016 by ann li-summers

Trump biographer Michael D’Antonio elaborated, “Stop overestimating him — he’s a cross between a junkie and a hungry chicken.”  By ann summers Look, maybe fighting a war with China is a good idea. But it should be for a better … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: December 10, 2016

Posted on December 10, 2016 by wordcloud9

December 10th is Dewey Decimal System Day * National Lager Day International Shareware Day * International Human Rights Day * _____________________________________________________________ MORE! Martin Luther, Emily Dickinson and Nelson Mandela, click

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ON THIS DAY: December 9, 2016

Posted on December 9, 2016 by wordcloud9

December 9th is Official Lost & Found Day * National Pastry Day Weary Willie Day * International Anti-corruption Day * International Day of Veterinary Medicine The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims * ______________________________________________________________ MORE! John Milton, Grace Hopper, … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: CHIAROSCURO

Posted on December 9, 2016 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD For several years now, Right Wing think tanks and other revisionists have striven to convince us that “Black Slavery Wasn’t as Bad as You’ve Been Taught.” Since the people putting this theory out there are white, and have … Continue reading →

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The story of 2017: first as tragedy, second as farce

Posted on December 8, 2016 by ann li-summers

By ann summers Narrativity gets to take it in the neck next year as the electoral shock wears off, only to continue the strategy of tension necessary for the current state of nonlinear political warfare. Donald Trump’s presidency is shaping … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: December 8, 2016

Posted on December 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

December 8th is National Brownie Day   Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day * ______________________________________________________________ MORE!  Jean Sibelius, Graham Nash and Jenny Shipley, click

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A Sigh for the Whims of Male Historians

Posted on December 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

It was recorded on November 23, 534 BC, that Thespis of Icaria became the first actor to step out of the chorus and portray a character onstage. Now celebrated as International Thespian Day. ______________________________________________________________ To the Disputed Woman Who First … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a Pearl

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Terry Welshans

By Terry Welshans This view looks about east, with the supply depot, submarine base and fuel tank farm in the right center distance. A torpedo has just hit USS West Virginia on the far side of Ford Island (center). Other … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: December 7, 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

December 7th is International Civil Aviation Day  * National Cotton Candy Day Special Kids Day * Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day * _____________________________________________________________ MORE! Marquis de Lafayette, Willa Cather and Rudolf Friml, click

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ON THIS DAY: December 6, 2016

Posted on December 6, 2016 by wordcloud9

December 6th is Microwave Oven Day * National Miners’ Day * Mitten Tree Day * National Gazpacho Day Pawnbroker’s Day ______________________________________________________________ MORE!  Cole Porter, Lynne Fontanne and Vladimir Nabokov, click

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