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You're a hero.
CNN has requested IReport stories about personal heroes. I thought long and hard about it this morning... and finally decided I would share Alo's story. He's not what most think about when they think about heroes... but as I said in my posting... there isn't really a better word in the world that describes him. Read More »
I Bet You Didn't Know...
It's recently come to my attention that most of you haven't yet found all of the nifty ProgressiveU features. So... welcome to the Nifty ProgressiveU Feature blog. I promise to keep it quick and painless. Read More »
No sooner begun than done: Baby-farming and Bastardy
It's August of 1834 and Whig reform is in the air in Britain. This time, that reform is in regard to the poor and surprisingly perhaps, little discussion seems to occur before the act of the day passes into law. Read More »
The Blogging for Progress Competition Survival Guide
In a few hours the Fall Blogging for Contest Competition will begin. For those that have been here in previous contests, you know that means it's time for the official start of the contest tips from Fallon. For those of you that are new, consider this your survival guide to the contest.
First off, let's cover the basics of participation.
Registration Read More »
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are, 'it might have been'
The PUC (Pagan Unity Campaign) staff is as full of people who have strong opinions and aren't afraid to voice them as is the ProgressiveU membership. The spirit and passion displayed by state chairs and various others on staff there is part of what makes the organization such fun to work with. Read More »
You're so sexist!
Sarah Palin, as everyone is by now aware, has been chosen as John McCain's running mate. Until a few days ago, all I knew was that she's the Republican Governor of Alaska. Now that she's the VP pick, I've begun doing my homework as have so many others and have summed it up rather much as she supports most of what I oppose and opposes most of what I support. I can live with that. Read More »
Help! The Librarian is Haunting Me!
You know that book that's sitting on your shelf gathering dust? You know, the one you were supposed to return to the library weeks ago and have yet to return? The one you glance at at least once a day and think "hmm, I should really return that" before shrugging and conveniently forgetting about it again? The one that prompted the letter from the library that you ignored? Read More »
