Monday musings: November 23, 2009

Well, I guess we’ve gained a bit of ground toward health care reform. The Senate bill passed the crucial vote and is now going to the floor for, gasp!, debate. I’m puzzled by those who would have prevented this ultimate expression of the democratic process: debate in an open forum.

What is it about open and honest debate that the opponents of health care insurance reform fear? What’s the worst that could happen?

I know what it is.

The fabric of space time could completely unravel. The universe might open up with an enormous crack, spilling out dead people and horrific events. Giant bolts of lightening, worthy of the END OF TIMES would rage across the nation, igniting false prophets like Joel Orsteen and Mitt Romney.

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Shockingly rude: Maybe there is a limit, and hope after all.

I received the following in an email from my wonderful step-daughter in the Bay Area today, and since I don’t watch this show, I wondered what the big deal was. After watching the following clips, it was easy to see why normal people found this man’s behavior simply appalling - and completely unacceptable.

And while everybody seemed to be focused on the man, it takes two to tango. The wife that went to Missouri, seems to be just as pompous, arrogant and foolish as he is. They make a sickeningly wonderful pair.

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Reverse graffiti artist

Reverse graffiti artist Moose makes a big statement about clean in San Francisco’s Broadway Tunnel. Shot by documentarian Doug Pray. For most information visit www.reversegraffitiproject.com

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Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park: A photographers delight

You just can’t have a better day as a photographer than wandering through the beautiful Conservatory of Flowers in San Franciso’s famed Golden Gate Park. On my trips to the Bay Area, any chance to get into the city and make a stop here with digital camera in hand is always both interesting and produces some real ‘keepers’ to upload to the Kodak Gallery.

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