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I need some help

I need some help.  My mom is lying in a hospital bed dying and I am so scared and confused.  I am hoping someone can share a similar personal story to help me understand what is going on.  If I get any...

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Panic!! What would you do without teh kos?  w/poll

I know, I know.  It's been said before, probably more eloquently.  It will be said again, probably more eloquently.  But I just have to say it too! I participated in the open thread this morning after...

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NFTT 09 "Dear Soilder,"

Happy Thursday afternoon! OK grammar police, now that I have your attention, I need you to put away your link and get out your wallet.  It's time to help NFTT meet their goal of $50,000 and there isn't...

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NFTT - Letterboxing 101

In just a couple of weeks, some amazing Kossacks at Netroots Nation will be packing up  boxes filled with supplies and letters for our troops.  There is less than 2 weeks left to donate, and while we...

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NFTT-Milkweed Parachutes

Good morning!  In less than 2 weeks in Pittsburgh, Netroots for the Troops will be assembling 300 care packages for our brave men and women serving overseas. You can help now by donating, even if it is...

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NFTT telethon, Eddie C's challenge results!

Welcome to the 1st annual NFTT live telethon!!  You can pledge money at any time to help NFTT build care packages for the troops(full details below). Here are the plants ID's.  There were only 4...

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The Grieving Room: It seems so final.

My sister must have said that 10 times since my mom passed away on June 11. I also must have written 10 different versions of this diary since then. Well this is how it finally ended up.    A special...

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NFTT: Kos Community, Click HERE for thanks!!!!!

        {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Thank you!}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}  Thank you to what must have been thousands of Kossacks for donating to NFTT and truly making a difference in someone's life.  This...

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Frugal Fridays: Handmade Holidays w/poll

Thank you sarahnity for letting me guest host Frugal Fridays on this fine Friday the 13th!  There are so many reasons to make, rather than buy, gifts for friends and family, not the least of which is...

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Got a Happy Story?  Draft 3,096.

Got a Happy Story is a community gathering every Monday night where we share stories large and small that have put a smile on our face. The Happy Story diary exists as a way to anchor the community in...

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NFTT - Bacon and Chocolate

January and resolutions go together like peanut butter and jelly, Laverne and Shirley, salt n pepa, cats and cheezeburgers, and bacon and chocolate. Some of the most common resolutions are to save...

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Frugal Fridays - Beyond the $64 tomato

First, thank you sarahnity for allowing me to guest host Frugal Fridays today! If you have ever read "The $64 Dollar Tomato" by William Alexander, you may be wondering how growing your own food can be...

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Shuttlepod #1 Senate Liveblog - Impotent Tears of Bitter Rage

Watch the Republicans cement their image as the party of NOPE!  Chat.  Point and laugh. Share memorable quotes.  Ask questions.  You can do it all here!!  New diary is up by papicek!PLEASE RECOMMEND...

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SUB-Souping it up w/Sped - Soup and Bread

Thank you to the most awesome Spedwybabs for letting me guest host this Sunday!  I have been on somewhat of a bread baking kick, along with some fellow kossacks, for more than a few months now.  Other...

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Judge Blocks Drilling Moratorium - Updated 8:35 CT

From AP: NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A federal judge in New Orleans has blocked a six-month moratorium on new deepwater drilling projects that was imposed in response to the massive Gulf oil spill. The...

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Mojo Friday: Toe the Line

So a few years ago, some guy created a blog. We’re here today because of it.Inching our way, one foot at a time,

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WAYWO: The apple doesn't fall far...

What Are You Working On is a community diary series for all things crafty, in a variety of mediums and techniques.  You may volunteer to guest host by signing up at this yahoo group, which I check from...

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End Unwarranted oil subsidies, Obama to Congressional leaders

Some good news today, as President Obama took advantage of a statement yesterday made by the Republican speaker of the House that he was open to repealing tax breaks given to oil companies.

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WAYWO, Fun With Duct Tape!

What Are You Working On is a community diary series for all things crafty, in a variety of mediums and techniques.   You may volunteer to guest host by signing up at this yahoo group, which I check...

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REM calls it quits

I know that there is a lot of real news out there today, but I did not see anything about this yet so here ya go...

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I was going to private message everyone here...

but that not only seemed very inefficient, I am making a bunch Christmas gifts and treats for friends and family and I just don't have the time! So this diary is expressly here to thank the super kind...

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Barack Obama, Our President, a 2011 Pictorial Review-updated with POLL!!!

As 2011 winds to a close, I thought I would put together a quick photo diary to end the year on a positive note and refocus our energy on the real enemy to progress, the Republicans. Please keep your...

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The 2 biggest reasons why I vote for Democrats.

In no particular order.There are many reasons why I vote for Domocrats, but they are the biggest by far. Not only do I want to leave them with a world that is even better than the one we live in, I...

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I Vote For Democrats: Jobs and Arrested Development

I loved Arrested Development, it was a smart and funny show, but of course Fox cancelled it. &*$%^@#%@$%#&^!!!!But wait! It's coming back and guess who saved it!!

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Mortgage Relief for Troops, Veterans

h/t lulu57This afternoon President Obama will hold his first full news conference since November to discuss new protections and payouts for troops that were harmed by unfair mortgage practices. Back in...

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Why I Vote For Democrats, the Council on Women and Girls

On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. In his announcement he shared some sobering statistics:"But at the same time, when...

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Why I Vote for Democrats: the Lincoln connection

This past weekend I took a trip with my family to our state capital, Springfield Il. I expected to find some interesting Abraham Lincoln sites and some fun Route 66 nostalgia, but what I did not expect...

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Why I Vote For Democrats: One Image

President Barack Obama sits on the famed Rosa Parks bus at the Henry Ford Museum following an event in Dearborn, Mich., April 18, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Why I Vote for Democrats: 52-47

This past Tuesday, June 5th, every single senate Republican voted against the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that is trying to give women tools they need to narrow the gap in their pay, killing it....

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Better Than the Best Republicans

So yesterday the kerfuffle du jour was to vote or not to vote for Bob Kerrey which of course led to a bigger of discussion of whether or not to vote for "bad" Democrats. Which then of course leads into...

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"So what, exactly, are they supposed to do?"

Ezra Klein has a great post up now about Republicans and the Dream Act. He concludes with the following:When Democrats endorse ideas Republican pioneered, that doesn'€™t lead to bipartisanship. When...

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The Most Dangerous Dems GOTV! - I Vote For Democrats

What kind of Democrats are the most feared by Republicans? The ones that know the importance of getting out the vote, of course! What could be more dangerous to Republican candidates than liberals and...

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Infographic-O-Rama! - I Vote for Democrats

Commissioned by TIME Magazine. Consists of 12,680 individual characters set in about 20 hours, or 10.5 characters per minute. Includes type from Obama's campaign and branding: Gotham, Knockout No. 48,...

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WAYWO: Expelliarmus! Crafting a wand Harry would be proud of.

What Are You Working On is a community diary series for all things crafty and artsy, in a variety of mediums and techniques. You may volunteer to guest host by joining this yahoo group, which jlms qkw...

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What's For Dinner, Summer's Bounty

Well, that was the initial thought anyway. I love to cook and I love to bake, so when I signed up to do one of these diaries the trickiest part was deciding what to do. The possibilities are endless!...

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90 Reasons!! - I Vote For Democrats

(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)Who do you want sitting in the motorcade making decisions that will affect you in every possible way for the next four years?A leader whose mean-spirited and...

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On Second Night of DNC Convention, Ceiling Cat sends Democrats a Sign

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"This man and I don't want to go back; we want to move forward."

If you did not see John Lewis' speech at the Democratic National Convention this evening, watch it. Now. I have already watched it twice and I cannot tell you how humble it made me feel, and even...

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I Vote for Democrats

I Vote for Democrats.  I am a liberal, I have progressive values, and I say it with pride.  I am voting for Democrats in the election this year, and I am doing it with pride.  I do it because I care,...

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"1) Vote against Obama, 2) ????, 3) Progressivism!"

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I Proudly Voted for Libtards, Fascists, Hippies, Feminazis, Tree-huggers...

Er... I mean Democrats!!Democrats and our President have been attacked and called baby killers, lazy, socialists, crackheads, child murders, sluts, fags, takers, fanboys, fangirls, Obamabots,...

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thanks, Obama

Since you have taken office, I have gained 10 pounds, thanks a lot.I have run out of milk on more than one occasion, and have had fruits and vegetables go bad in my fridge before I got a chance to eat...

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The Duping of the Left by Rand Paul

Last week's filibuster by Rand Paul, the #standwithrand twitter tag, and controversy of whether or not progressives or liberals (take your pick, IMO they are pretty interchangable but I know that not...

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Really, Twitter?

Trending now:#BostonMarathon JFK An 8Saudi #ThingsIHateMuslims #5WordsiHateToHear Watch Live Ben Revere #pulitzerYes, I know that these are "tailored to me" based on who I follow, but I changed it to...

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Meatless Mondays.... From the Ground Up

Welcome to Meatless Mondays!  This week I am subbing for the fabulous beach babe in florida.In this weekly series we have been discussing the benefits of a vegetarian diet including: better health,...

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Thanks, Obama >> update x3, Edith Windsor reacts & 1,049 benefits...

This >>>>>Obama administration will no longer defend DOMAand this >>>>>>Obama Chooses Sotomayor for Supreme Court Nomineeand this >>>>>>President...

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