Monthly Archives: May 2012

Starfish Story

Posted on May 30, 2012 by judithornot

This is one of my favorite stories — when I get overwhelmed with the state of the world and what I can do, I think of this story. There was a huge storm along the coast in an ecologically sensitive … Continue reading →

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Musings on Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2012 by judithornot

My dad was in the ROTC; when he tried to enlist during World War II they turned him down, because they needed him working to keep the phone lines in good repair to a special military installation.  I am proud … Continue reading →

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More to Life

Posted on May 22, 2012 by judithornot

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”  —  Gandhi Back in the 70s I got a tacky little poster which said that.  The poster is long gone, but that’s okay, because the quote is part of my life.  I … Continue reading →

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Wholehearted Shawl in progress

Posted on May 19, 2012 by judithornot

Yes, I am still working on the Wholehearted Shawl.   🙂   I’ve had to tink a few rows, but that was because Mango Mojitos, cats, or being REALLY sleepy distracted me.  It is a very easy pattern, and fun to knit.    … Continue reading →

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Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and legal advisors convicted of War Crimes

Posted on May 15, 2012 by judithornot

On May 11th, a five panel tribunal delivered a unanimous verdict convicting George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and legal advisors Alberto Gonzales, David Addington, William Haynes, Jay Bybee, and John Yoo of War Crimes.  The week-long trial in Malaysia … Continue reading →

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Musings on being other than “nice”

Posted on May 11, 2012 by judithornot

As much as I enjoy being alone, I am also good at being around people.  I’m not particularly romantic, and I’m not the one who remembers to bring cookies or ask people to dinner.   But I can talk with almost anyone, … Continue reading →

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Common thread in two trainings

Posted on May 9, 2012 by judithornot

I am a life-long student.  I love hearing, reading, seeing new things, new bits of information.  Last week I went to a two-day ASIST training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).  The people at LivingWorks took the essential things I learned about suicide interventions … Continue reading →

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I begin the Wholehearted Shawl

Posted on May 5, 2012 by judithornot

The lovely lady at Kiwiyarn Knits posted a couple weeks ago about a knit-along on the Wholehearted Shawl.  Of course, she has already finished hers.  🙂   Isn’t it beautiful? The shawl was designed by Erika, and you can purchase it at Ravelry (only … Continue reading →

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