428CJ celebrates the first Vietnamese American elected to Congress. http://snipr.com/7p5z5
It’s a beautiful story that describes the heights people can soar with determination and spirit keeping them aloft.
Carrie Hutton is delighted with her 3mo old daughter’s new tricks. http://snipr.com/7p678
My little girl is 14 months old, and it’s a fantastic age. She’s turning out to be such a clown, and I’m bewitched.
Retrogal15 is moving back to Wausau from Madison. http://snipr.com/7p76r
She’s trying to figure out where to go to look for jobs in the area. Hop on over there and give her some advice!
Rob Mentzer shares a study that showed how holding a cup with a specific temperature can alter your perceptions of the world. http://snipr.com/7p6ca
Fascinating! On a personal note, iced coffee is revolting to me, as is coffee ice cream. Most of the charm in java for me is in its heat.
Justin Loew wants to see progress in the conservation arena. http://snipr.com/4j0yr
When I was a little girl, I expected to have vacations on the moon by the time I was grown-up. Progress hasn’t gotten us to that point, unfortunately.
Chad Franzen forecasted the snow totals nearly perfectly. http://snipr.com/7p6s3
Did you know that Chad responds to every comment on the page? His responses are in red. I find it refreshing when I see bloggers interact.
Chad Franzen is sad to see Sabathia go to the Yankees. http://snipr.com/7ql3a
More importantly, he questions the upward spiral of athlete paychecks and ticket prices. I have a deep resentment over those issues as well.
Chris Conley thinks the Illinois senate seat scandal is scintillating. http://snipr.com/4ju7k
It’s kind of unbelievable, really, that the governor thought he could get away with it. The arrogance. The ego. Unacceptable.
Jeff Thelen analyzes the causes of the Packers monumental failing season this year. http://snipr.com/7qlda
I have really no opinion on this issue. Perhaps you Packers fans out there will want to go and join the vibrant discussion on his blog.
RevSAHWright offers a beautiful prayer for the passing of a pet. http://snipr.com/7qn1f
What a lovely way to frame the spiritual implications of an animal’s death. Don’t miss this blog!
Jason Loew gives a cornucopia (his term) of science news. http://snipr.com/4j0yr
It’s like watching the Discovery Channel. My mind flips from idea to idea, and my imagination launches a rocket of speculations.
Jane Weinke at Woodson Wanderings shares the new exhibit of artists’ letters. http://snipr.com/7qm64
How beautiful, and what a neat idea. I think I’m going to start adding personal touches to my correspondence as well.
Katie Rosenberg talks about Obama’s jobs creation plans. http://snipr.com/4lg7p
I like the idea of offering incentives to upgrade the energy efficiency of our homes. That would help the struggling construction industry.
Ann Liebmann encourages “alternative gifting” this holiday. http://snipr.com/7qmvv
She’s cooking food as presents. My little family went to a waterpark instead of buying presents. Do you think the trend will continue?
428CJ thinks that Illinois politics is rife with corruption. http://snipr.com/7qn5z
That’s a pretty safe statement to make, considering history. Someone with a moral backbone needs to clean up house.
Keith U looks fabulous in his winter biking togs. http://snipr.com/7qndv
I wish I had similar determination. I can’t seem to get together enough pluck to go for a walk in the cold, let alone bike.
Rob Mentzer explains why Blagojevich is the stuff of legend. http://snipr.com/893cj
It certainly is a laundry list of scum. Does Illinois have bad judgment or just bad luck?
Keith U found out he actually does have a deeply hidden appreciation for poetry. http://snipr.com/893s6
A brief bio and a few examples from a local poet. Very nice. I love the local angle.
Dr Rent is a little steamed about a tax surcharge on vacant parcels in Weston. http://snipr.com/894cp
I’m interested in the other topics he introduced for his radio show. I wonder what a “dusting” of snow is. I bet we disagree on that.
The5ks encourages us to fireproof our homes … and marriages … during the holiday season. http://snipr.com/89539
When things are bad in my marriage, they are very, very bad. When they are good, they are excellent. Luckily, this is a happy time.
428CJ is struggling this Christmas. http://snipr.com/895o0
Gift giving is a touchy subject for me. I don’t really like receiving gifts, and I don’t like buying gifts. I prefer offering homemade items like quilts and cookies.
SJWindorski gives the odds of various events over the next year. A recession? 92%. Bin Laden captured? 9%. http://snipr.com/896dw
I’m not a gambling woman, so I guess I don’t see the value or the entertainment of laying odds against this stuff, but it’s interesting.
Wetdog opens the discussion of Kronenwetter leadership for the next election cycle. http://snipr.com/8973n
They certainly seem to be in a state of flux as they develop their own identity and autonomy. Do you have an opinion to add to the fray?
428CJ thinks unions are the reason for the Big 3’s failure to thrive. http://snipr.com/89b0p
As a democrat, I know I’m supposed to be pro-union, but I think the union system has become corrupt and near-sided.
UWMCstudents ask the question as to whether schools should teach abstinence only or comprehensive sex education. http://snipr.com/89c16
I left my comment on the page. This is such a heated issue based often on religious teaching, so it’s hard to keep it civil.
Bao Vang shows us the trailer for The Gran Torino, the Clint Eastwood movie dealing with Hmong-American relations. http://snipr.com/89cux
I’m hooked. This will definitely be a movie I’ll be going to when it comes out in January.
Katie Rosenberg shares video and links of what the web has made of the Bush shoe debacle. http://snipr.com/8mo21
It’s so ridiculous and unbelievable. A cultural phenomenon? Maybe. I can imagine it being a Trivial Pursuit question in a few years.
428CJ presents this year’s Wisconsin Darwin awards. http://snipr.com/8mt6u
There certainly have been some bonehead occurrences in the state recently. Gheesh.
Bryon Graff is excited about the local hockey tournament. http://snipr.com/8mqjr
Watching sports on his day off? I’m not surprised. My husband tinkers with computers when he’s not at work, too.
Dr Rent defines true leadership. http://snipr.com/8mtkr
He shares a story from his past military experience about what real leadership looks like. Don’t miss this illuminating post.
Justin Loew talks about robotic planes to help forecast weather. http://snipr.com/8mrey
He also discusses a possible link between lightning strikes and blizzards. Fascinating, as usual.
Rob Mentzer thinks the final Obama campaign logo was brilliant, and shares some of the runners up. http://snipr.com/8mwi3
He also exposes the microtrend of mattress stuffing. Very funny concept. If I had any money to put in a bank, I might consider pulling it out.
Jim Rosenberg gives his family permission to dispose of his remains as cheaply as possible. http://snipr.com/8myyc
I feel the same way. I didn’t have an extravagant wedding, I don’t like huge birthday parties, so I definitely don’t want an expensive funeral.
Keith U did his Christmas shopping on his bicycle. http://snipr.com/8vno4
Sounds like quite the adventure! Good job, Keith. I hope you got me something nice. 
Carrie Hutton wonders if other parents leave their kids in daycare on days off from work. http://snipr.com/8vnwo
I commented. I think it’s smart to do this, especially around the holidays when cookies are being baked and gifts are being purchased.
Rob Mentzer shares some very funny current-event-themed jokes. http://snipr.com/8vocn
Hilarious. Get some quick stress relief by visiting his blog and clicking these deliciously funny links.
Ann Liebmann is looking forward to a quiet Christmas day at home with lots of eggnog and A Christmas Story on TV. http://snipr.com/8vpzy
It really is a classic movie. I love watching it at least five times every year. Such a timeless message. “You’ll shoot your eye out.”
Dr Rent gripes about Weston’s decision to go smoke-free. http://snipr.com/8vtwh
A heated issue, for sure. As a former smoker, I remember the days when I’d get all uppity about not being allowed to smoke around people.
Pirate Steve thanks everyone who sent Christmas cards to him and his fellow shipmates aboard the USS George Washington. http://snipr.com/8vu7l
He lets us know what it was like aboard ship and how much fun Japan is. Definitely a good read. Stop by and give him encouragement!
428CJ asks us if we have encountered “frenemies” in the workplace. http://snipr.com/8vusv
I sure have, and I know many people who have as well. Luckily, the managers at my job weren’t clueless as to what was going on.
Reason McLucus gives some good reasons why he thinks the auto companies should be broken up. http://snipr.com/8vuz2
Very interesting. I’d never heard those arguments before. Honestly, it’s not something I even considered.