Archive for June, 2006

And They Are Off And Running!

Monday, June 26th, 2006

We held our first meeting to discuss a WIFI neighborhood at The Ugly Broad on Sunday June 25th.  Many thanks to Bill Callahan, Steve Goldberg, Councilman Brian Cummins or as he referred to himself Resident Brian Cummins and the seven other people who attended this inaugral meeting to see and hear about the possiblity of creating […]

Who Looks Out for the Little Guy?

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Word of Mouth’s  Scott Bakalar posts Part 3 and Part 4 of Lorraine Ritchey’s recap of the Washington D.C. seminar on eminent domain for private development.

In part 3, I quote Lorraine who quotes

the words of Sandra Day O’Connor - prophetic words in her dissent ring clear “All private property is now vulnerable to be taken and transferred to another […]

Is There a WiFi neighborhood in Brooklyn Centre’s Future?

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Sunday, June 25th at 2 p.m. you are all invited to The Ugly Broad at 3908 Denison Avenue to find out.  Bill Callahan of Brooklyn Centre and Steve Goldberg of Tremont will be on hand to explain the operation of wifi neighborhood and how a group of us committed to bringing it to our neighborhood can do that very thing. 

If […]

Happy Father’s Day, DAD, Where Ever You Are!

Sunday, June 18th, 2006

Last night Tim and I watched the never before seen footage of Bruce Springsteen’s concert in London at the Hammersmith Odeon, 1975. As I watched Bruce Springsteen belt out those songs from Born To Run, it took me back to those days and how young I was, how those songs were played anywhere and […]

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, Turns Out We are Both from Earth

Friday, June 16th, 2006

According to Dr. Frank Farley of Temple University,

Exaggeration of the differences between men and women, boys and girls, has allowed both genders to be put into separate boxes, and be victimized by stereotypes and prejudice, treated as if they were from separate planets. However, it turns out they are both from Earth! Solid psychological research […]

It Was a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

Of course, I am biased, but after all, bloggers have the right to voice their opinion.  But I had a checklist that I made long before the day of the event that I have used to rate this year’s garden tour successful.

This checklist would base my assessment as to whether the event was successful or […]

A Conflict of Interest revisited

Wednesday, June 7th, 2006

When I was reading the NYTimes today, I came across yet another article about voting irregularities in Ohio, but it was this paragraph that really hit home to me.

But there is one clear way that Ohio’s election system is corrupt. Decisions about who can vote are being made by a candidate for governor. Mr. Blackwell […]

ViKtor Schreckengost National Centennial Exhibition

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

In celebration of ViKtor Schreckengost’s 100th birthday his wife and stepson have asked art galleries nationwide to feature Mr. Schreckengost’s paintings, sculptures, and prototypes.  I just received an email from Lake Erie Artists informing of an upcoming event this weekend.  Visit the website and click on events for details.

Mr. Schreckengost’s own website offers more information on the […]

Eulogy to Democracy Guy

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

Alas! We thought we knew him well.  We thought that no matter what criticism was thrown at himk he would survive to fight for us another day.

Today, we find that we were wrong.  Democracy Guy is no more.   In the end, when those he warned became one with those he warned against, his spirit was finally […]

Who Am I, Really?

Monday, June 5th, 2006

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the lead headline in the Plain Dealer today”Politics’ new wild card: blogs”.  From my years of campaign experience, I knew that getting the headline above the fold is huge.  Doesn’t matter if it is good press or bad press.  You will be remembered.   So I skimmed the article until I […]