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allison

Swimming alone at sea, is not the kind of freedom that you actually want

About Me

"Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things."

My Interests

Spending time with the people you care about is the best gift you can give anyone. Therefore, hanging around is a favorite past time. Occasionally I think of things I could be accomplishing... I think the sunshine is amazing and I love getting drunk off of it. Bridge is quite an interesting card game, and even when I play by myself I usually have a good time.

I'd like to meet:

The White Tara

Music:

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Television:

I think television is one of the worst things to have happened to our culture. Like anything, there may exist a few redeeming qualities, but for the most part it just overloads our synapses while we stare at it dumbly.

Books:

A Culture of Make Believe, 1984, Walking on Water, The Giving Tree, A People's History of the United States I'm currently reading the Mists of Avalon, which is really inspiring me towards my own intuition, as well as ancient wisdom...

My Blog

seeds of change

Early this afternoon I was doing some yardwork. Weeks ago I dug a hole for a sunflower sitting in my kitchen window. I decided it was time to put the two together for a happier whole. While sitting...
Posted by allison on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:01:00 PST

Thanks El Duderino

Having a dog has brought such a little ball of joy in my life. This little life that is dependent on me and loves me unconditionally. I'm sure glad it was a pup and not a babe! There's time for tha...
Posted by allison on Wed, 16 May 2007 10:21:00 PST

Obnoxious blood slinging BANTER

SO I was going to write a blog titled: 100 reasons I am a vegetarian" but before I was finished typing #1 I decided I was not motivated enough, and I have to be to work 1 hour sooner than expected. S...
Posted by allison on Thu, 03 May 2007 10:48:00 PST

Women protestors rule!

In Oaxaca, Women RiseThis is a story about Oaxaca Mexico. Tens of thousands of teachers went on strike to demand more money for the education budget. They took over the town square and set up a tent...
Posted by allison on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:28:00 PST

My Answers

These are MY answers to the previous blogs' questions:1) People can socialize from the comfort of their own home when doing so virtually, although we could also invite our friends into our homes and p...
Posted by allison on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:41:00 PST

Answer these questions

Just a few questions, I'm reading a book from my favorite author and it's marvelously thought provoking. Also - sometimes when trying to write the best way to start is with a question, or an answer.....
Posted by allison on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:18:00 PST

Sudan found guilty of helping to kill 17 sailors; familes seek $$$

In 2000, on the USS Cole was attacked by 2 suicide bombers who killed 17 sailors and injured 39 others, according to news sources. The familes of those killed took Sudan to court in a civil trial, an...
Posted by allison on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:06:00 PST

WA state to ban cell phone use while driving?

News Brief from today's Olympian (www.theolympian.com)NOTE: the state senate has been trying to pass a law against using hand held phones while driving each year for the last several years, but the WA...
Posted by allison on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:38:00 PST

Prepare for the Revolution

SUSTAINABILITY TIP OF THE WEEK:SOME OF THE 100 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE YORSELF FOR PEAK OIL#6 Pay your mortgage ahead whenever possible. If economic times get hard, and you are unable to pay, the...
Posted by allison on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:08:00 PST

Arctic people affected by climate change sue USA

from The New StandardClimate-Change Victims Chip Away U.S. ProcrastinationInuit cite global warming as human-rights violationby Megan TadyAs the ice they depend on for their way of life melts away aro...
Posted by allison on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:50:00 PST