The Midterm Midtacular, as Jon Stewart refers to the 2006 midterm election, is finally over. I think the results clearly show that Ohio and America are in support of true family values. You heard it in Sherrod Brown’s victory speech. Ohioans are tired of the politics of fear and smear but ready to embrace progressive politics for the middle class, the underprivileged and disenfranchised. I…
Vote Today!
Please vote today. Vote to restore the government of Ohio to ALL the people in the state. Vote for equality of all people, races, incomes and orientations. Vote for fairness, concern for the unemployed, the poor and the disadvantaged. Vote against bigotry and greed. Ask yourself where the candidate stands on these principles before you cast your ballot.
Sherrod Brown on Faithful Democrats
Election Day is tomorrow. It appears that Ted Strickland will be our next Governor. Sherrod Brown is leading in the polls, but the race looks close. I think he will pull it off. There are many reasons to support Sherrod Brown. Morality and family values are tossed around by most candidates, usually those with those qualities absent. Sherrod Brown quietly lives these principles in his…
Uplifting and Supportive Pastoral Letter
Bishop Paul Stumme-Diers of the Greater Milwaukee Synod, has written a pastoral letter amplifying the decision of the synod to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage that is before voters in Wisconsin. The text of that letter is reproduced below. It’s refreshing to see a person of this stature in the ELCA take this dramatic and public level ofsupport for equality of same-sex couples….
The value of values in an election
Just when you thought that the 2004 election of George Bush was the worst, along comes the 2006 mid-term election. With Ted Strickland, Sherrod Brown and many other Democrats leading in the statewide polls, the Republican mud-slinging machine is in full force. Many of these ads attack the personal character of the candidates as not having the same values or family values as the everyday…
Chicken-Apple Burgers
It’s apple time in Ohio. Here’s a recipe that uses apples in a different way than you would expect. The apple adds moisture and a fresh taste to chicken (or turkey) burgers that are usually dry. Chicken-Apple Burgers 1 apple, finely chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1¼ tsp. poultry seasoning ½ tsp. salt 2 TBS. water 1 lb. ground chicken In a medium bowl, combine…
Heroes and Jericho
I haven’t been impressed with television over the past two years. I have a mild interest in reality shows. I love Bravo’s Top Chef. This year promises to be another good season. NBC has a terrific hit in Heroes on Monday night. I find it very innovative with good characters and some of the best storylines I’ve seen. It’s also a good mix of science…
Fading Fast…
I took this photo today from our deck on this grey autumn day. You can see that the trees and autumn colors are fading fast.