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MerryBlooms

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October 15, 2012

Hope everyone came through yesterday's stoms OK.

No damage here except for a few limbs down around the neighborhood.

October 12, 2012

Ellen interviews the boy who was denied his Eagle Scout badge because he's gay.

Ryan Andresen was denied his Eagle Scout badge because he’s gay, which is why I wanted him on my show, and why I signed this petition. http://chn.ge/RA7cx6

http://www.ellentv.com/2012/10/11/a-boy-scout-without-a-badge/?adid=facebook

This is a wonderful interview with this impressive young man.

October 12, 2012

Good move. A better move would be increased funding... but that's not going to happen. :(

October 12, 2012 (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -- The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is canceling plans to lay off 375 employees.

Lee Enterprises' newspapers report that DCFS Director Richard Calica (KAL'-ihk-uh) announced the move in a memo to staff Thursday.

The agency says it will be working with state lawmakers to restore some funding to the department. DCFS says it also will pursue a reorganization plan that will reduce staffing while also trying to avoid layoffs.

Faced with severe budget strains, Illinois lawmakers approved a $50 million cut in the agency's funding for the new fiscal year. That led to plans for layoffs at DCFS this month.

Anders Lindall of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees says DCFS employees are "extremely relieved" that the agency has changed course.

Information from: The State Journal-Register, www.sj-r.com.

October 11, 2012

Ellen interviews the boy who was denied his Eagle Scout badge because he's gay.

Ryan Andresen was denied his Eagle Scout badge because he’s gay, which is why I wanted him on my show, and why I signed this petition. http://chn.ge/RA7cx6

http://www.ellentv.com/2012/10/11/a-boy-scout-without-a-badge/?adid=facebook

This is a wonderful interview with this impressive young man.

October 11, 2012

Vancouver (WA) Democrats targeted with tomatoes

VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) -

A prank that started with a few thrown tomatoes now has Vancouver police on alert.

Officers are investigating letters left at the homes of Democrats throughout the city, according to a notice sent to neighborhood association leaders.

The author of the letters admits to throwing tomatoes at houses that have Obama signs in the front yard. The tomato tossing occurred in the middle of the night.

It all started months ago at the headquarters for Clark County Democrats, according to treasurer Marsha Manning.


http://www.kptv.com/story/19790173/tomatoes-obama-signs


It's getting ugly.

October 10, 2012

Am I the only one who watches, 'Saving Silverman', 3ish times every time crap-cable runs

it's crappy 'Saving Silverman' weekend?

Ugh. I may be in need of an intervention.

October 8, 2012

Oh for corn's sake! I don't believe Diane Sawyer's opening on the evening news-

"Romney's now ahead". No goddamn way.
Diane Sawyer is a liar.

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