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All of us feel the pain of the parents, families, neighbors and friends of the children and educators who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Such senselessness is unfathomable. There are no words to describe the terror imposed not only on that community but also on the nation as a whole as we strive to safeguard our children. Continue reading
1. Hurricane Cassandra (aka “Sandy”) will again send advance warning of her return to the East Coast but no one will believe her. 2. Ice skating in hell will create new converts to the seriousness of climate change. 3. PERS retirees will be forced to wear a scarlet P on their chests, and retiring members in the private sector will be arrested for showing inadequate envy. 4. Walmart executives will lobby for a change to the U.S. Constitution – the part calling for “a more perfect union.” Continue reading
Trading Rumors A view of the upcoming election from left field BY TONY CORCORAN Continue reading
‘Electability,’ Dang It! Obama fervor will carry over to local races BY TONY CORCORAN Continue reading
Fluoride, Anyone? Pondering the ballot on the kitchen table By Tony Corcoran Continue reading
The Night before Christmas When stereotypical myths hide the good By Sally Sheklow ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. Our feet were all snug in their warm woolen socks Continue reading
Special Props Appreciating those living proudly By Sally Sheklow We’re deep in November, the month of Thanksgiving A chance to reflect and be thankful for living It’s good to slow down, settle back, take some time Continue reading
Goodnight Moon By sally sheklow In the great beige room There was a bedside phone A get-well balloon A sixth-floor view of ã Continue reading
Forever Hold Your Peace The big bogus bridge to nowhere By Sally Sheklow Continue reading
Lights Out Technology leads to grave robbing by Sally Sheklow Continue reading