Is Earth Trying to Shake Off Her Fleas?

Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:49 PM EDT

It occurs to me that the catastrophic events on our planet in recent months are Earth's attempts, like a flea-infested dog, to shake off the annoying creatures - humans - that have infested her skin.

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pollution, humans, earth, fleas

35 Years Ago Today...

Fri Apr 1, 2011 11:20 PM EDT

Apple Computer was founded, setting the stage for the amazing world of personal computing at our fingertips today.

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family, not-news

Did You Hear Spring Today?

Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:22 PM EST

Most of my Saturday has been in front of the computer trying to get caught up on work. Not fun but the weather is beautiful for this time of year.

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spring, not-news

Mommas: Stay Home with your Babies or Go Back to Work?

Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:59 PM EST

My children are ages 30 and 18. When both were only six weeks old, I returned to work. The circumstances and reasons for my choices are as disparate as the years between my children, and they were right for me. The Path of Poverty

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children, future, poverty, work, parents, parenting, not-news, career, mothers, working-moms

I Flushed Her Down the Toilet!

Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:56 PM EST

When I was 4 or 5 years old, I had a vivid, realistic dream that I flushed my sister down the toilet. More than 40 years later, I still have a clear image of her swirling in the bowl before going down the drain!

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toilet, odd-news, dreams, sisters, dreaming

God Blessin' Everyone

Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:24 PM EST

When I was a tot, I'm told, I ran my hand in circles on the wall at bedtime and said the names of everyone I knew. No one could figure out why, and when my aunts and uncles talked about it at family gatherings years later, I didn't remember why, either.

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religion, prayer, brain, memories, memory

A Pretty Powerful Message

Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:55 PM EST

I don't often share things likes this but was so moved by the message poet Katie Makkai presented in such a powerful way, I feel an obligation to pass it along in honor of my pretty incredible daughter and my pretty amazing granddaughter.

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arts, poetry, slam-poetry, katie-makkai

Which Team are you Rooting for in the 2010 World Series?

Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:40 PM EDT

Hey, baseball fans! Which team do you want to see win the 2010 World Series?

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sports, baseball, world-series

Did Your World Change on Sept. 11, 2001?

Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:18 PM EDT

On Sept. 11, 2001, I was in my office when a wide-eyed coworker stepped in and said. "An airplane just crashed into the World Trade Center." As the news spread throughout the office, other staff members walked into our lobby where a TV was tuned to national news.

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world-trade-center, world-news, terrorist-attacks

Poll: Choose Your Favorite NFL Team

Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:37 PM EDT

Pick your favorite NFL team in this poll. (Sorry it has to be two polls. Um, I mean sorry it has to be three polls. Missed the San Francisco 49ers in polls 1 and 2! Duh!!!!!) Explain your choice below. Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!?!!!!!

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nfl, football, sports

Garmin Ad Appears on Garmin Recall Story

Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:50 PM EDT

I was reading a variety of news using Google Reader during my lunch break and came across a story about a recall of the Garmin Nuvi. Apparently they have a faulty battery and can catch on fire.

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google, technology, advertising, recall, marketing, nuvi, garmin

Conversations with John: Broken Wrist

Fri May 21, 2010 10:29 PM EDT

John, my 9-year-old cousin, seems to have a penchant for telling tall tales. Here's another recent conversation we had via instant messaging on Facebook. John: Hi. Susan: Hi John. Haven't chatted with you in ages! John: Ha ha. Very funny.

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baseball, odd-news, bowling, tall-tales, broken-wrist, conversations-with-john

Conversations with John: Bowling

Fri May 21, 2010 10:15 PM EDT

My 9-year-old cousin, John, is a bright young man with quite an imagination. I frequently chat with him via instant messages on Facebook. Here's one of our recent conversations. John: Hey Sue Susan: Hi John. Can't chat right now. Leaving in a few minutes to go bowling.

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odd-news, bowling, tall-tales, conversations-with-john, conversations-with-johns-mom

Conversations with John: The wind was a howlin'

Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:12 PM EDT

It's turkey season here in Missouri and my cousin John went hunting this morning with his dad. John and I both signed into Facebook early this morning and, as we often do, had a little chat via instant messages.

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turkey, hunting, family, kids, odd-news, turkey-hunting, conversations-with-john

Conversations with John: She called me fat, lazy and stupid so I gently slapped her

Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:39 PM EDT

John’s mom told me my little pal is in trouble again so I asked him about it next time we were both signed into Facebook. Susan: John, did you hit a girl? John: Yes barely, very gently. Susan: Tell me what happened.

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family, kids, odd-news, conversations-with-john

Conversations With John: School

Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:42 PM EDT

Turns out I'm not the only family member having online Conversations With John, my 9-year-old cousin. Here's an exchange my sister had with him today. John: Hi. Linda: Hi! John: Wat u doin’? Linda: Nothing much, playing solitaire. What are you doing?

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family, school, kids, odd-news, conversations-with-john

Conversations With John's Mom: What Weekend Do You Want to Take Him Home With You?

Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:47 PM EDT

I was feeling a little guilty about sharing on Newsvine "Conversations With John" Saturday because I told him I wouldn't tell his mom he was on the computer while grounded. But after chatting online tonight with his mom, I feel better.

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family, kids, odd-news, conversations-with-john, conversations-with-johns-mom

Conversations with John: In Racing You Can Do Anything Unless You Trip Your Opponent

Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:12 PM EDT

Here's my latest online chat with my little cousin, John. This kid makes me laugh!! John: Hey Susan: Hey back. I thought you were grounded. John: My mom isn’t home. Susan: So you’re not supposed to be on the computer?

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kids, odd-news, conversations-with-john

Conversations with John: Cussing

Mon Apr 5, 2010 10:04 PM EDT

John: Hey Susan. Susan: Hey John! Are you ungrounded? John: Ya, yesterday. Susan: So what did you do to get grounded so long? John: Cussing Susan: Oh my!. That’s really bad. What did you say? John: f word. Susan: You said the f word?

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odd-news, cussing, conversations-with-john

Conversations with John: Always Hamburger Helper

Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:30 PM EDT

A 9-year-old relative recently befriended me on Facebook.

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family, kids, odd-news, parents, moms, parenting, dads, conversations-with-john

Pastor Gets it Right

Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:42 PM EST

The funeral for my Uncle Lonnie, who died Sunday in a farming accident, was today.

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How Would You Reply to This Question: "Are you in a bad mood?"

Thu Mar 4, 2010 8:48 PM EST

A few weeks ago someone asked me: "Are you in a bad mood?"

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humor, mood, bad-mood

Meet "Audrey" The Corpse Plant of Springfield Missouri

Thu Mar 4, 2010 7:51 PM EST

By rottlady (Clipped by WordsPerSWade)

We have something very different growing here in Springfield right now. My sister and I had to go check it out, it's a Corpse Plant and it's name is Audrey! It's owned by the Dr. William Roston family and on display at the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.

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home-garden, rottlady, corpse-plant, nathanael-greene-close-memorial-park, foto-friday, amorphophallus-titanium, dr-william-roston

Poll: Should Drug Testing Be Required for Lawmakers?

Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:22 PM EST

A Missouri legislator is sponsoring a bill that would require all elected state officials to take drug tests. What do you think?

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missouri, us-news, polls, drug-tests, legislators

Poll: Which Internet Browser Do You Use?

Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:47 AM EST

I just seeded a story titled "Five Alternatives to Internet Explorer" and wondered which is most used. Tell us which you use with this poll and in the comments section below, tell us why.

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technology, internet, computers, browsers, polls

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Comments & Feedback

FYI--I've posted my very first original piece on NV
http://ScienceGuy.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/07/3005957-sarah-palin-rebel-without-a-clue?threadId=621563&commentId=8084889#c8084889
— ScienceGuy-356641

WPSW ~ nice pic! :-)
— Arizona1950

Thanks for the invite......I was just looking at your list of articles, but where to start? steve
— stevie-971695

hey words...thank you for the friends invite, i appreciate it very much. i love dogs and i enjoyed the poll, and the pix...thanks again.
luv,
ron
— ron c. baker sr.

just wanted to stop by and say thanks. i enjoy your articles and your eye!! Eye look forward to reading each new one. serious and chicken...maddad
— maddad

WordsPerSwade:
Thanks so much for the friends invitation. Anyone who's into words and animals and has a sense of humor to boot sounds like my kind of friend indeed!
— Sydney - 5

You give to all the vine I love seeing you at the chicken articles I know that must sound silly but it is sweet... Keep making your well thought out articles.
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