Monthly Archives: December 2007
Hillary’s Little Helpers
Hillary Clinton is getting some premium help on the campaign trail in Iowa this week. And that’s critical in the final, fateful hours. According to AP, her daughter Chelsea is doing a great job keeping the nasty wolves in the … Continue reading
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Blackberry Caucus
I unintentionally left my Blackberry at the office this weekend and felt no urge to retrieve it. Here’s a sampling of what I missed. Eight e-mails from Mitt Romney’s campaign, including breathless announcements that the venerable Marshalltown Times-Republican and the … Continue reading
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Silencers and Muzzle Flashes
The LA Times’ Top of the Ticket blog reports that Hillary Clinton has stopped taking questions at her Iowa events as the caucuses loom. “Before the brief Christmas break, the New York senator had been setting aside time after campaign … Continue reading
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Three Things I Learned Listening to NPR
I’ve been doing some traveling lately and a lot of radio listening. Here are three stories that kept me from falling asleep as I stared blankly at Iowa’s frozen wasteland/barren beauty.
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O Beer Tree
Sometimes, the holidays are best consumed 12 oz. at a time. Merry Christmas
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That Old Planted Cross?
Did he or didn’t he? Only the big guy upstairs knows for sure.
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Adios, Tancredo
Word is today that U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado is dropping out of the GOP presidential race. Not surprising.
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Today’s Column — Last-minute gifts
Last-minute presents you won’t find in stores If you’re like me, you’re not finished Christmas shopping. Not even close. Perhaps you’re exhilarated by deadlines. Maybe you thrive under pressure. Well, I’m here to help.
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Friday night at Blend
Having lived all over Iowa, I’m used to trying over-hyped ‘upscale’ joints with pricey dishes that sound ambitious and delicious on the menu but aren’t so great on the plate. I’m sure you can think of some.
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Sick Child Monday — Update
Home this mornig with my 5-year-old, who was sick much of the weekend and remains ill at this hour. Pre-Christmas plague is a hoilday tradition in our household. Put up the tree, string some lights, turn on some carols and grab a bucket. I’m thinking … Continue reading
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