Monthly Archives: January 2009

Shake Rattle And Roll

Listening to XM Radio, the 50s station. Bill Haley, Shake Rattle and Roll. I remember when it was on the air. I was about 12. It seems to evoke almost the same emotion now as then.

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Who’s Refugee From Reason

In general response to questions about this blog: I use it to to publish new poems, comment on current events and society, rant at various issues, political and otherwise and for a time discuss my life with a drunk: My … Continue reading

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I’m wondering why we really care what anyone’s doing at any particular moment: Having pancakes, returning from some trip, in the bathroom. What is this? Serious (or in Refugee’s case, not so serious) blogging is one thing, but why do … Continue reading

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To paraphrase Dylan Thomas

….today is my 66th year to heaven. I never thought I’d make it this far and suppose others feel this way, about themselves and perhaps, those who know me, me. I am grateful for a few things in my life: … Continue reading

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Let's all cry-Citigroup's chairman and CEO aren't getting bonus for 2008

Why are they still there at all? And the same goes for almost any CEO at almost any company that drove into the ditch and took the nation with it. “Citigroup Inc.’s chairman and chief executive won’t receive bonuses for … Continue reading

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