Category Archives: News

We really can’t function with snow here…

Posted on January 20, 2016 by A Dreamer

We’re getting some snow tonight – a warmup for the weekend I guess.  Not expecting more than an inch.  There might be a half inch out there now.  Got this from the county police: 28 crashes. Oh wait, an update! Make … Continue reading →

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This is how I know I am an adult…

Posted on January 20, 2016 by A Dreamer

The word “blizzard” does not fill me with the slightest bit of joy.  As of this morning, the National Weather Service issued a Blizzard Watch for my area for the weekend. I don’t hate snow – when it’s in reasonable amounts. … Continue reading →

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I’m just at a loss.

Posted on December 3, 2015 by A Dreamer

So many terrible things have happened in the past year, and nothing has changed, and I just feel like nothing will. Gun control will not happen, even if San Bernardino is closed out as international terrorism.  Because we can’t deny “responsible, law-abiding gun owners” … Continue reading →

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Chapel Hill

Posted on February 11, 2015 by A Dreamer

My heart is just broken for the friends and family of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha.  I hope they can find justice and peace. So much beautiful potential, just gone.

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Right now we’re talking so much about KIDS vaccinations…

Posted on February 6, 2015 by A Dreamer

Which is good – and I am 120% on the “please for the love of god, VACCINATE YOUR CHILDREN” side of the argument. But, what about us (supposed) grown ups?  OK, let’s just put that at anyone over the age range … Continue reading →

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Lord help me, I read the comments…

Posted on January 29, 2015 by A Dreamer

I know, I know – never read the comments on the internet.  Our local radio news station just posted an article on Facebook about someone who used to live here and is now wanted by the FBI on terrorism charges.  … Continue reading →

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Grace Hopper Documentary comes out today!

Posted on January 29, 2015 by A Dreamer

The Queen of Code. If you’ve never heard of Grace Hopper, she was a brilliant programmer and a Commodore in the US Navy.  This documentary is long overdue. I will never forget seeing an interview that 60 Minutes did with her in 1983 – I was … Continue reading →

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Washington Post: Majority of U.S. public school students are in poverty

Posted on January 17, 2015 by A Dreamer

From the Washington Post last night. For the first time in at least 50 years, a majority of U.S. public school students come from low-income families, according to a new analysis of 2013 federal data, a statistic that has profound … Continue reading →

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Fairfax County & Snow!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by A Dreamer

I am weird in that I hate winter but love snow – as long as I don’t have to go out and try and get somewhere in it.  After forecasts of “a dusting to maybe an inch or so” – … Continue reading →

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Pitt Police Chief… I’m OK with this

Posted on January 4, 2015 by A Dreamer

But apparently the police union isn’t. To me, vowing to challenge racism in your workplace is not a bad thing. Especially when the people at your workplace are armed and their racism can result in someone’s death. There is nothing … Continue reading →

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