Grateful Dead

left OR right...i STILL don't trust either side, and i probably never will...that being said, i believe both sides have a right to voice their respective opinions, that's what the first amendment is all about.........cookie, anyone??

Will your summer vacation conclude with a trip to red rocks perhaps?? Still wishing I could have met up with ya in Portland! "The dire wolf collects his due while the boys sing round the fire"

...is that nobody really argues against left-leaning positions on this site except for, perhaps, Dewlover -- who seems to be on a crusade against Obama. Oh, and one regular here in favor of nuclear power. I enjoy a good debate but we're all pretty much on the same side on most issues, albeit with varying degrees of intensity. I guess opening up your mind via music and "other" things breeds empathy. It really has nothing to do with left or right or center. More like a wish for others to be happy and free of suffering rather than an intense focus on making big piles of money at the expense of others. These days, in retrospect, I see the kind of decisions (stepping on and over others) and the hours (60-80 a week) I would have had to put in to make millions of dollars, and keep them. My best wishes to others who made millions doing/creating things truly useful to others of modest income. So, a toast to those us this summer who took the path less traveled! Saluud! ~ Long may you run! ~

no beer or cookies?...or beer?

Thanks TL, let's just say I am on summer vacation from the site. Which so far has consisted of a three day Bluegrass Festival, a Little Feat show, lots of hiking, two days of kayaking and of course the garden and visits from relatives. Coming up later Bob Dylan/John Cougar Melloncamp show and a Jesse Collin Young show. Summer's here and the time is right for dancing in the streets. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake

sometimes I wish Hal and GRTUD and some of the others would come out of retirement though!********************************** By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's I mean. Mark Twain

I enjoy your blogging guys but don't worry about taking a rest. A few of us here put in our time way back and got a bit weary and entered semi retirement. I am sure some new folks will take up the cause.....

Me and lamagonzo put in our time, I guess it's time for one of those folks on the sidelines to get off the bench and join the team! Nothin' left to do but smile,smile, smile

Hope you didn't take my post the wrong way! Sometimes we need to be depressed, like when the facts are depressing! Please continue to keep us informed.

Been loving your diligence with posting facts! And that's a fact!********************************** By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's I mean. Mark Twain