Originally posted on THE SHINBONE STAR:
Four years ago when The Shinbone Star started its mission to oppose the demagogue who had seized control of our nation, I didn’t know just how hard it would be. In fact I expected…
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WINTER YET TO COME – Rich Paschall
Originally posted on Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth:
Winter In The Air, Rich Paschall It’s not in the air now. It was, but not now. Back in late October winter arrived before we could even rake up all the…
TELLING YOUR STORY – RICH PASCHALL
Finding Your Own Voice, by Rich Paschall What is the best way to relate something? When do you communicate well? What is it that gets your point across? When does your voice stand out in a sea of voices? How… Read More ›
TRUTHFUL TUESDAY ON WEDNESDAY
Truthful Tuesday: January 6th, 2021 Since I was going to answer this question anyway, this seemed like a good moment to jump in. We seem to be on the same track. This is an answer, but it’s also a story… Read More ›
FROM RUSSIA WITH MUSIC – Rich Paschall
Originally posted on Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth:
Leonid and Friends, by Rich Paschall There are a lot of “cover bands.” You know, bands that “cover” (play) the music of famous bands. Some are good or very good. Some…
COUP ATTEMPT
Originally posted on THE SHINBONE STAR:
AMERICA’S DAY OF SHAME A mob of unruly protesters has taken over the U.S. Capitol as senators and representatives debated the Electoral College vote confirming the election of Joe Biden as the 46th president…
TEN YEARS ONE NIGHT – Rich Paschall
Originally posted on Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth:
An Idol on Tour, by Rich Paschall It has been ten years since Kris Allen won American Idol. Despite a strong showing throughout, the win was considered quite an upset. Adam…
OLD MOVIES, NEW YEAR
Last night, we actually watched a new movie — Wonder Woman 1984 or as they call it on HBO Max, WW84. It was a bit of a production just getting it on the air, involving about an hour of tech… Read More ›
RHODODENDRONS AND HAPPY 2021!
FOTD – January 1 – Rhododendron This year, we had a lot of Rhododendrons. Usually we just have a few, but this year our bush really took off and bloomed!
CLOSE TO YOU – BY SUE VINCENT
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
I wander into the kitchen… the world is silent except for the little grunting noises Ani makes as I cuddle her good morning. I don’t speak dog fluently, but I have a…
The More-or-Less Annual George R. Stewart Christmas Story | the EARTH ABIDES project
The More-or-Less Annual George R. Stewart Christmas Story Posted on November 12, 2020 Here’s the annual re-post of a story of the close connections between George R. Stewart and Jimmy Stewart, and between the mythical town of Bedford Falls and the real … Read More ›
GETTING READY FOR BED AS WE ROLL INTO THE WINTER SOLSTICE
Garry goes to bed before me because he likes to settle into bed and watch (using headphones) old black & white classic movies — and westerns. Crime movies. The stuff I’m not usually interested in watching. This is fine because… Read More ›
