Posted by Lincoln Studies 3 days 5 hours ago.
The Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates is shaping up nicely in Jonesboro, Illinois. Organizers have passed a schedule along for us to take a look at:
Friday, Sept. 126:00 pm: Doors open for Dinner with the Debaters at Great...
Posted by Courtney Westlake 3 days 5 hours ago.
This could possibly be the happiest kid ever! It didn't take much work to get Garrett grinning, although I was pretty tired after the shoot - 18-month-olds move quick!! I think I chased him all over Washington Park! What a ham!!Playtime with Daddy...Prec...
Posted by Johann Drops a Blog 3 days 6 hours ago.
Just got this from my mom via email. I thought it was good enough to share. My apologies to whomever sent this out since, given my being me, I can’t resist adding my two cents.
You know you’re from Springfield if:
1. Kerasotes is the only c...
Posted by just another blog 3 days 6 hours ago.
I have a confession. I am addicted to reality TV. I started out watching the Real World on MTV. (San Francisco all the way to Paris) Then it was Real World and Road Rules. Then it was Real World, Road...
Posted by The Eleventh Hour 3 days 7 hours ago.
Its my ambition someday to have the medieval power to order whole villages be boiled.
Posted by Master of my Domicile… yeah, RIGHT 3 days 7 hours ago.
Out of the mouth of Adam, my three-year-old, last night:
“I like big butts and I cannot lie.”
I’m really hoping that he picked that up off of the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party thing on the “Shrek” DVD. I mean, yes, I have that s...
Posted by Podcasting and Vodcasting 3 days 7 hours ago.
Posted by Spfldnet 3 days 8 hours ago.
Posted by The Eleventh Hour 3 days 8 hours ago.
The news sez:RALEIGH, N.C. -- Two weeks after a devastating revelation sent her husband into political exile, Elizabeth Edwards isn't getting the steady sympathy usually afforded to a woman scorned.Instead, she's faced criticism from dedicated Democrats w...
Posted by ADD Radio 3 days 12 hours ago.
***Crazy Rod pulled out his AV crayon yesterday and scribbled on another piece of legislation and actually said words that should make any rationale Illinois voter explode with anger and frustration: The system in state government today is one...
Posted by The Capitol Fax Blog 3 days 13 hours ago.
* Senate President Emil Jones continues to deny that he called Hillary Clinton supporter Delmarie Cobb an “Uncle Tom,” and there’s even a disagreement over how, exactly, he apologized to Cobb…
“He came over, sat down. A coup...
Posted by My Alibi 3 days 14 hours ago.
is what the warning label said on the prescription i received from my doctor today. it appears that i have...
Posted by just another blog 3 days 14 hours ago.
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of photographing triplets! They were 32 weekers and I photographed them at 1 month of age. One precious baby girl and her ADORABLE twin brothers! It was a challenge and I was worn...
Posted by Midwest Meditations eMagazine 3 days 16 hours ago.
There are poor choices of words, and then there is this. There is a phenomenon that occurs more often than one might think. It happens when you see a local merchant advertising something on their store front sign. We've all received the chain emails showi...
Posted by Jerome Prophet 3 days 16 hours ago.
I know, She'll Never Read The Message I Sent Via The Obama Website Michelle:It was such a privilege having you back in Springfield, Illinois for Barack's announcement that he chose Senator Biden as his running mate.I proudly stood in arctic cold weather i...
Posted by Movie Geeks Club 3 days 16 hours ago.
We're still trying to get back on track for September. We'll do a hand count of these movies tomorrow night at Movie Geeks, and the poll will remain up until 9/1. At that point, the film with the most votes will be the September selection.We decided to ...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 3 days 16 hours ago.
I'm not sure why there's so much media discussion of the 1968 Democratic convention. I don't see many parallels. That comparison might have made sense if Democrats had nominated someone who supported the war in Iraq.Saul Alinksy, the father of community o...
Posted by Bradjward.com 3 days 17 hours ago.
Having a hard time lately balancing personal and professional life (see last post). I’m not doing bad, I just don’t want to do worse. Trying to see that fine line between enjoying life and reaching my goals and aspirations. Too many ideas an...
Posted by The Eleventh Hour 3 days 17 hours ago.
A while back, my son decided it was time for us to head out to the field near our house and play another round of golf. I was game and sent him in to get his clubs. When he returned, I was surprised to see he had also changed into a superhero for the ma...
Posted by Gurel.us Blog! 3 days 18 hours ago.
It has been over two full years since the knee injury. I finally decided to go against
my doctor's wishes and started to be a little bit more active. Coaching 10 year olds
is not enough anymore. ;-) What is the down side Another surgery So, be it. I am
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