Government and
Economy
Obama
Calls for Auto Industry Aid
President-elect
Barack Obama is appealing for passage of an auto industry rescue
package. Obama: “The government can't just stand by and watch the
industry collapse.”
Over 100,000 Ethiopian Jews have been flown to the “Promised Land” over the past twenty years, but at least 15,000 remain stuck and unable to join relatives who left Ethiopia during this time period. Recently, thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered around a phone speaker to hear a sermon from Haifa which assured them of being [...]
The Issue: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has expressed his intent to call a special session of the California Legislature after the November elections to deal with the projected revenue shortfall of $3 billion in the state. Assembly Speaker Karen Bass has been floating the idea of developing an economic stimulus package and hopes to [...]
Made in Belgium (c)Alexandre Hermans 2008 - Digital Photography - Le passage - Pecq - Belgique Modèle d'appareil Canon EOS 450DDate/heure de prise de vue 4/10/2008 10:53:19Mode de prise de vue Exposition manuelleTv (Vitesse obturateur) 1/30Av (Priorité à l'ouverture) 8.0Mode de mesure Mesure d'évaluationSensibiltié ISO 100Objectif 70-300mmFocale 70.0 mmFlash Off (éteint)Mode AF Mise au point
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ATLANTA — I have no earthly idea why 1991 crossed my mind, but it did nonetheless.
Seventeen years ago today, the Atlanta Braves found themselves staring down a 1-0 deficit in the National League Championship Series, after losing the franchise’s first playoff game in nine years the night before. Dropping the opener of [...]
A lo largo de nuestras vidas debemos ir superando "los cortes", las transiciones etre las diferentes etapas de nuestro desarrollo dentro de un ámbito social. Los rituales de paso vienen a marcar esta transición que se da entre la edad infantil y la edad adulta... Antiguamente estos rituales tenían lugar cuado el cuerpo de los infantes maduraba, encontrándose preparados para la reproducción y
After some 40 days of planning and some 80 mail exchanges, finally the trip to Yercaud happened :) … Considering it was a group of six professionals with varied work life, planning definitely took some time as arranging day offs on the same weekend was sort of a Herculean task, but at last we did it! And what a trip it was… absolutely enchanting, delightful and a complete break from the regula
The $700 billion bailout bill passed the House after its failure early this week. The Senate has already approved this new package which contained many more...
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Dr Harry Hagopian discusses the importance of St Mary to the Armenian Church.
On the 15th of August every year, or on the Sunday closest to this date, the Armenian Church world-wide celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. It is called Verapokhoum, denoting that Jesus came down to earth and ascended again to heaven with his mother, or else Nentchoum, to highlight the beli
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The government's bailout package is likely to pass if you believe in the new event-driven alternative futures markets. The latest active contract on...
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Repeating that the U.S. economy is at a “critical
moment,” President Bush again urged lawmakers to approve a rescue plan for the
financial markets on Tuesday. A day after a vote on the plan failed in the House,
Bush said the legislative process for the plan isn’t over. He said the economy is
depending on “decisive [...]
Une grand-mère s’endort en plein milieu du passage piéton. Une mercedes s’arrête à temps, et finis par klaxonner pour la réveiller. La grand-mère qui n’aime pas être réveiller brutalement le fait savoir…
La grand mère s'endort !envoyé par ZePingouin
The Graco Passage Travel System offers the ultimate convenience for both parents and baby! The three-piece set includes the Passage Stroller, a SnugRide Infant Car Seat with a 5-point harness, and a Stay-In-Car Base. It features an all-in-one fold that stands when folded, eliminating the hassle of bending over to pick up the stroller. The lower and load storage basket allows easy access to baby ge
Haumont et les communes avoisinantes ( Maubeuge, Neuf-Mesnil et Boussières-sur-Sambre) vont être classées en zone de catastrophe naturelle après le passage de la tornade dévastatrice dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, annoncé le gouvernement Français, soit 72 heures après les faits. Ce classement en zone Catastrophe naturelle devrait accélérer les procédures de remboursements des assura
If need any more reasons to work as hard as possible to help defeat the Ohio Healthy Families Act, check out the following editorial from the Seymour, Indiana Tribune: OUR VIEW: Ohio could boost Hoosier economy We think Hoosiers should encourage Ohio residents to support an effort that would require Ohio companies with at least 25 employees to offer at least seven sick days a year.
It's been a while since my last post. This isn't the first time I've taken a mini-hiatus from my blogging (duties?), but the reason is the same. Whenever I become very busy, this blog is the first thing to go. But I wanted to share something with you all...
Recently, we've begun taking practice MCATs and we are expected to finish one every week according to the syllabus. Like I've said in
U.S. Senate forgoes agreement on AIDS, TB and Malaria Bill until after G8 Summit G8 must honor commitments to fight global poverty and save children’s lives, agency saysWorld Vision commends the U.S. Senate for approving increases for hunger and developmental assistance for fiscal years 2008 and 2009 in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, including $850 million in the first year to address
Global warming and religion have an unusual tie to each other. Christians and Muslims believe we are in the last days of the earth. That Jesus is going to return during our lifetimes and put an end to everything.
Just like a hotel room, Christians and Muslims are wrecking the place because they think that housekeeping [...]
A debt management plan makes it possible for a borrower to effectively handle the debts in a proper way. There are various debt management companies who assign experts in this regard. Borrower should strictly adhere to the principals, other wise a half hearted approach may not be of any help.
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Chris Heimerdinger (that last name is almost as funny as my first name!) is a staple at our house. Or, I should say, his books are. I grew up reading the first half of the Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites series (I'm only 30) and now have my older girls hooked on them. My oldest even has the books we don't own yet on her wish list at PaperbackSwap. So when the opportunity presented itself for us to
Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage Kicks Off to Cull AmateursCARSON CITY, Nev. – Twenty amateur adventure athletes will drive, run, bike, climb and kayak through the wide-open Nevada landscape as Land Rover North America and the Nevada Commission on Tourism kick off the Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage, May 6. The four-day multistage competition, which lasts through Friday, is the Unit
Just twenty miles north of the bright lights and lavish casinos in Las Vegas, Lisa Lieb (Durango, Colo.) and her partner Tom Lyons (Reno, Nev.) won it big – taking top honors at the 2008 Land Rover G4 Challenge Nevada Passage which wrapped up four days and 1,000 miles of adventure competition at Nellis Dunes [...]
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You are not allowed to live in your RV while on board the ferry. While staying in your RV home would seem like a good idea we all know that old Uncle Joe would get up in the middle of the night, turn on his propane to cook some eggs, and blow [...]
Today we went to Toys”R”Us together as a family. That includes my husband, who I goaded into going after a rousing trip to Home Depot. We hemmed and hawed over outdoor play toys. We decided on and procured a plastic playhouse. We shlepped it home. We didn’t like it when we took it out of the box. We [...]
1. Exemption available under sections 10A and 10B has been extended by one more year. Consequently, these exemptions will now be available up to the assessment year 2010-11.2. The scheme of disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) has been modified with retrospective effect from the assessment year 2005-06 on the following lines—Tax is deductible but not deductedNo deduction in the current previous yearIf tax is deducted in any subsequent year, the expenditure will be deducted in the year in which TDS will be deposited by the assessee with the Government.Tax is deductible (and is so deducted) during the last month (i.e., in the month of March) of the previous year but it is not deposited on or before the due date of submission of return of income under section 139(1)No deduction in the curre
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On their website, the Alaska Marine Highway System suggests that you make reservations on the ferry six months in advance. We found that wasn’t necessary, unless you were leaving from Bellingham WA. We rode the ferries for over four months while shooting our “Alaska Inside Passage” video and we were never on a ferry that was [...]
This necklace is unique and fun. Two burnished copper color chains in lovely unique patterns and lead to a glorious combination of genuine mother of pearl discs, smoked topaz tone crystals and octagonal, light Colorado topaz color, multifaceted accent beads.
Losing a Parent : Passage to a New Way of Living (Paperback)By Alexandra Kennedy
8 used and new from $9.96 Customer Rating: First tagged “death” by Voiceover Guy Customer tags: grieving children, [...]
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Setfan writes:
Can I buy a ticket from Ketchikan to Haines and get off at different ports and just get back on to continue my trip?
Stefan,
Yes, this is the way we suggest you travel the inside passage. Let’s [...]
The people buried in these graves during the Stone Age lived and farmed this land for a long time, ca 4500-5000 years ago.
In Sweden we know of ca 400 passage tombs, ca 66 % of these can be found here in Falbygden. Around Karleby there are 13 passage tombs. A passage tomb has a chamber [...]
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Isabel and Clara are growing up in a time of terror. It is 1492, and Spain has decreed that all Jews must either convert to Catholicism, go into exile or face trial and [...]
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Traveling by the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry is a wonderful way to see this great state. The ferry will take you to Ketchikan, just like the cruise ships do, but instead of getting off the ship to sight-see for just a few hours with 12.000 of your closest friends you can drive your [...]
Each year tens of thousands of people take a cruise ship up Alaska’s Inside Passage to enjoy the magnificent scenery and wildlife. Maybe you have taken one yourself. Next time, how about bringing your house with you and making your own schedule. You can do that by using the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS).
The ferry [...]
For vet students, your first rectal exam is very much a rite of passage. Other people joke around about it, but it’s a milestone for vet students.
“You put your hands up a cow’s bum? That’s gross!” - quote from average Joe.
Horse, in this case, rather than cow, and the whole arm, not just the hand. [...]
Sarah lost her first tooth. She has been giddy all week. And today I think she managed to mess with it enough to get it extra wiggly. By the time she was brushing her teeth for bed it didn't stand a chance.The tooth fairy is on her way! We didn't want to end up in a money pit, so we told the girls that when someone loses a tooth they (and their siblings) get a new toothbrush under their pillow. And I'm so proud of myself. I didn't cry. Although secretly I'm so glad I was there the moment it happened. I would have been kind of bummed if it had fallen out while she was at school.My little baby. Growing up WAY too fast. I remember the day that tooth came in!
Once a golden child of the hedge fund industry, a former high-flyer’s management faces some brutal choices.A high-profile New York hedge fund has notified its investors that it is pondering shutting several of its key portfolios because of a brutal combination of poor performance and lack of liquidity in key marketsDrake Management, a once-high-flying bond [...]
Saline Valley Road MapSaline Valley welcomed us to the colorful and extremely fascinating desert Shangri-La that is Death Valley in the Mojave Desert.Officially within the Death Valley National Park boundary, Saline Valley is mostly overlooked by those heading to its more arid and popular big brother Death Valley farther to the south and east. Saline Valley makes a great introduction to the park, for those with the time, and for those looking for an escape from civilization.A huge dry lake with a salt marsh occupies the center of the valley, but most people come to see the sand dunes and of course, to soak and relax in the natural hot springs. That is, if you're not bashful about exposing skin (and I mean ALL of it) and don't mind the drive through dozens of miles of washboard roads to ge
One of our favorite buildings in the South End is Wilkes Passage (1313 Washington Street), where there has been quite a bit of activity over the past 6 months (13 have sold, 2 are Under Agreement, and 2 are currently available).
Our Featured Open House of the week is unit 220 at Wilkes Passage, a 1,459 square foot one-bedroom one-bathroom loft-style condo. If you are not familiar with Wilkes Passage, units are similar in the sense that they are all high-end, with gorgeous kitchens and baths, and open floor plans. The development hosts a 24 hour concierge, and garage parking is available for purchase with the unit.
The open house will take pace on Sunday, December 09, 2007, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. For more information on the other unit available at Wilkes Passage (unit 411, 919 square feet, $528K, $5K closing credit to Buyer), please feel free to contact us.
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Perhaps the most important aspect of the rite of passage is the acceptance by the community of the new man. In traditional ROPs, Community support was an important component of the transitional phase because separation from familial boundaries created anxieties in the ch...
Part 1, Part 2
The second “liminal” phase is considered the actual “ritual” of the rite of passage. This is an in-between time where the adolescent is no longer a child, but is not yet an adult either. My liminal phase consists of a five-day hike in the Dolly Sods Wilderness...
In my last post, I discussed how Rites of Passage can be used to help adolescents make the jump from childhood to adulthood. While at Asbury Theological Seminary I took a class from Don Joy on Rite of Passage Trail-Camping and, just a few years later, began my own Rite of Passage backpacking trip i...
Brian Eberly of 180 Student Ministries recently brought up the issue of Rites of Passage on his blog after the parents of one of his middle school students asked him about the value of the concept. In addition to catechism and spiritual disciplines, I believe that Rite of Passage (i.e. maturity...
In August 2007, travel journalist Eva Holland attended the Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference in Corte Madera, CA. In this article, Eva shares practical tips dished out by the professional Book Passage faculty of travel writers and editors.
Book Passage was a blast.
After four full days of workshops and discussion panels, and four late nights of informal schmoozing, I came away with some great advice, some new friends, and a serious cumulative hangover.
Here are 9 tips I picked up about writing and selling travel stories.
1. Is Your Destination Mature Or Immature?
According to San Francisco Chronicle travel editor John Flinn, “mature” destinations – places that readers will already know a lot about, like Paris, or Cancun – require a narrower focus or a more unusual angle.
“Immature” destinations, on the other hand – Papua New Guinea, say, or Nunavut – can be covered more broadly. Decide which category your destination falls into
You got it Rep. Booze. Even the right-wing, pro-choice catholics think the Prez did a crappy thing by putting the kibosh on the S-CHIP bill and instead offering a simple tid-bit (35 v. 5 billion dollars) in its place.
Seeing as our own Rep. of the 3rd District joined in voting against this, we think it's mighty important he hear from these folks...
Washington - Catholics United will launch a radio advertising campaign targeting ten members of Congress whose opposition to the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) have compromised their pro-life voting records.
The ads, which feature a mother urging her Congressional Representative to support SCHIP, will primarily air on Christian and talk radio stations from Monday Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 17 as Congress approaches a critical Oct. 18 vote to override President Bush’s veto of bipartisan SCHIP legislation.
“Building a true culture of life requires public policies that promote the welfare of the most vulnerable,
Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said, “The passage of a resolution in the US Congress supporting Armenian claims of genocide at the hands of the late Ottoman Empire will irreparably damage the image of the United States and make the Jews too a target of criticism in Turkey”.The US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs is due to vote on the non-binding resolution on Wednesday. The resolution is widely expected to clear the committee and chances are very high that it will be approved in the House of Representatives if it is brought to the floor by speaker Nancy Pelosi. Eight former US secretaries of state wrote a letter last week to Pelosi, who backs the genocide claims, to block the vote. The US administration is also opposed to the measure. More...
"While a number of natural factors have certainly contributed to the overall decline in sea ice, the effects of greenhouse warming are now coming through loud and clear," Serreze said. "The implications for global climate, as well as Arctic animals and people, are disturbing."This graph says it all or, at least since records have been kept 1979 to present, look at the steep decline in 2007.More and more Americans are becoming increasingly aware of the effect we have on our environment and adopting this kind of attitude will certainly help our grand-children in the future the Science Daily conducted a poll on relevance to our environment and a growing number think that global warming is an important threat that calls for drastic change. 40% consider a presidential candidate's position on global warming as a major relevance and 62% believe that life will continue as we know it only if we act to curb global warming, after reading a few article's out there it seems that most Americans ar
Over the past week, there have been 4 new resale listings that have sprouted up in Wilkes Passage 1313 Washington Avenue, an unassuming looking condo development in the South End that has gorgeous interiors and underground garage parking. Combining the recent listings with the existing ones takes the total to 8 available units in the building. Granted, Wilkes Passage is one of the largest developments in the South End with 150+ units, but, it’s still rather unique to see this number of listings come in short succession out of the same development. Perhaps Sellers are trying to take advantage of the last Fall push of Buyers before we all go into hibernation for the Winter.
Regardless of the reasoning behind it, the pickings are good. Prices range from $539,000 to $1,150,000 and in size from 919 to 1,918 square feet. Garage parking appears to be included in all but two of the available units.
For more details on any of the units for sale at Wilkes Passage, or surrounding South
If lying on a beach is not your thing and you yearn for a bit of adventure set against an exotic backdrop, have you thought about the possibilities the vast sub-content of India has to offer? The country offers a wealth of ancient temples and monuments for lovers of culture and heritage and many travel companies now offer fantastic sight-seeing trips. For example, a Golden Triangle with Tiger tour traces the rugged landscape of northern India beginning in Delhi, where you will find the best food and markets, apart from the significant monuments, before tasting the spirits of adventure at Sariska.
This morning I woke up around 4am, spent some time reading and reflecting, then went out for a jog. As I left the house I discovered two neighbors sitting on a porch staring up at the sky. I looked up to see a brilliant lunar eclipse - something I have not personally viewed in years.&nbs...
Comes with a snugride and basestroller has two parent cupholders, and a pivoting child's tray with cupholderStroller has one hand fold, and a two position reclining seatStroller: newborn Car seat: 5 poundsStroller: less than 40 pounds Car seat: infants up to 22 pounds and less than 29"It features an all-in-one fold, that stands when folded, eliminating the hassle of bending over to pick up the stroller. The lower and load storage basket allows easy access to baby gear under the stroller without rousing a sleeping child.Source: www.amazon.com
Stroller and car seat come together and both have canopies to, if you wish, cover the child totally.Stroller: For infants and children up to 4 years and less than 40 lbs. Car Seat: Rear facing for infants 5-22 lbs and less than 29"Stroller has one hand self-standing fold-no bend necessary, deluxe padded seating, and front swivel wheels with locks and suspension.Stroller has a combination 3 or 5 point harness, a multi-position full reclining seat with infant retention, and infant car seat locksCar seat has a 5 point harness, a 2-piece chest clip, removable infant head support, and a stay-in-car adjustable base.The Passage 540 infant car seat has an adjustable five-point harness, removable padded head support, 180-degree canopy, two-piece chest clip, and removable, machine-washable padding. Graco’s SnugRide technology utilizes EPS (expanded polystyrene) energy absorbing foam liner for greater protection. The car seat has an easy to read level indicator for proper installation.Source: w
Mumbai, Goa, Kerala and Kolkata during his one- year sojourn in India. “Leh boasts of an enchanting landscape, and Delhi, I believe, is the most colorful and culturally vibrant of all Indian cities.
“The brown skins, the bare feet, the nose-rings, the humped bullocks – all these things were foreseeable, seemed obvious and familiar from the moment of landing. The really odd, unexpected thing about Bombay was its birds. There are more birds in the streets of this million-peopled city than in an English woodland.”
Aldous Huxley
A man unrolled [...]
Join the CWVA in its fight for passage of S.1097 Cold War Medal Act and our fight for all veteran legislation and issues in general.Best Wishes,Sean P. EaganNortheast Zone DirectorCold War Veterans AssociationCWVA NY 716-708-6416 Click to join Cold-War-Veterans-Association_Public_Affairs
Last June 29, freshmen from all colleges, institutes, schools and faculties of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) marched across the Arch of the Centuries as a symbolic act of being a Thomasian and...
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Last June 29, freshmen from all colleges, institutes, schools and faculties of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) marched across the Arch of the Centuries as a symbolic act of being a Thomasian and...
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Last June 29, freshmen from all colleges, institutes, schools and faculties of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) marched across the Arch of the Centuries as a symbolic act of being a Thomasian and living up with its three Cs - Competence, Compassion and Commitment as a bona fide student and member of the community.
Az 1991-ben megjelent A Passage In Time című válogatáslemez a kedvenc Dead Can Dance albumom. Talán azért, mert igen jó összefoglalását adja a zenekar megalkuvások nélküli irányvonalának, talán azért mert egyszerűen nagyon jó zene.A számok:01 - Saltarello02 - Song Of Sophia03 - Ullyses04 - Cantara05 - The Garden Of Zephirus06 - Enigma Of The Absolute07 - Wilderness08 - The Host Of Seraphim09 - Anywhere Out Of The World10 - The Writing On My Father's Hand11 - Severance12 - The Song Of The Sibyl13 - Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The Book14 - In The Kingdom Of The Blind The One-Eyed Are Kings15 - Bird16 - SpiritTömörítés/Bitrate: 192 kb/sLetöltés/DownloadVagy/OrLetöltés/DownloadJelszó/Password: levente
By Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions
I took my little guy to his ‘first’ Minnesota Twins game at the age of five. He has this obsession with trains, so I thought it would be fun to take the light rail from the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., to the Metrodome stadium. At [...]
Prayer Passage:"He who prays is certain to be saved; while he who prays not is certain to be damned. All the saints were saved, and came to be saints by praying; all the accursed souls in hell were lost through neglect of prayer. -If they had prayed, it is certain that they would not have been lost,and this will be one of the greatest occasions of their anguish in hell. The thought that they might have saved themselves so easily -that they had only to beg God to help them, but that now the time is past when this could avail them."-Saint Alphonsus de Liguori, "The Necessity of Prayer"religion spirituality prayers Subscribe in a reader
WASHINGTON, June 27 — The Senate immigration bill’s chances of passage seemed in doubt late this afternoon as several lawmakers signaled that they were undecided about supporting the legislation.
The bill is in more danger “than I thought a few hours ago,” Senator Christopher Dodd, Democrat of Connecticut, told Bloomberg News. His comments came after the Senate voted down several attempts to make the immigration bill stricter, including one that would have barred illegal immigrants from a chance for eventual citizenship.
But the bill’s very fate was in doubt as senators who voted Tuesday to allow the bill to go forward said today that they were either now against allowing a vote on final passage or were inclined that way.
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I am sure that they felt they worked SO hard that they deserved that little pay raise they voted for themselves as well.. right?
As expected, the afternoon debate was emotional. “Change is not easy,” said Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Democrat of Mas
23. And then I walked passed the antique mahogany hutch on my way to the bathroom. And I looked at the painting (we bought from the second-hand shop) that was now hanging on the wall in the small hallway near the bathroom door in our apartment.24. The painted canvas was framed in a large, intricately carved dark wooden picture frame. The painting was a painting of a woman holding her baby. The baby was bundled up in a pink woolen blanket. And only a portion of the baby’s left side profile was discernible.25. Only the baby’s left side rosy red cheek, and a portion of the baby’s left side portion of nose, and the baby’s closed left eye, and a small portion of the baby’s closed rosy mouth on the left side, was discernible.26. The woman was sitting on a white wicker chair, and she was holding her baby bundled up in the soft pink woolen blanket, as though the blanket was meant to keep the baby warm. And the woman was wearing a pair of black tight fitting Gass jeans. But she wasn
I often get lost.
It's not that I can't read map books. I can.
I am not one of those Venusian women supposedly lacking direction,
unable to tell her left from her right, her up from her down.
If I look at a map it is clear to me where I must travel in order to reach my destination.
I simply choose not to read the map book.
I'm a smart arse like that.
I don't like people telling me what to do.
I don't like map books telling me where to go.
I like to follow my nose, see where the road takes me.
Today it took me right up my own bottom.
But please don't panic, dear reader.
I've been there before. Unfortunately. Often.
I had reason to do a pick up and drop off this morning.
Essentially, the mission was a simple one.
Although it wasn't familiar territory I knew the direction in which I was headed.
Northeast of the river, a quick slip off a wellworn freeway exit, a bit of zig, a bit of zag and I would be there. Pick up. Drop off. Simple.
But there was little e
