I have a suggestion: instead of ordering posts from first to last, order them from last to first, or … put in bookmarks for the reader. I’d like to open this topic, and see the newest posts first, to catch up, because I’ve already read the others. Hope that makes sense to someone else!

i have a 19 year old daughter, who is a college freshman. She must have a paying job this summer and would love to work almost anywhere that would give her valuable experience in the workforce. She is not picky and is a very responsible, hard working young woman. Her intended major is possibly psychology with a minor in communications.

CHAMELEON MAN SHOOTS SELF IN FOOT Chameleon-man shoots self in foot! Small-town America=gun-toting, bitter, immigrant-loathing, god-fearing folks frightened by the unfamiliar? Hey, Barack scores at last in his accuracy; however in an improper/inappropriate setting, confiding to west coast country-clubbers how the other half, on the wrong side of the tracks, lives. Obama seems to be caught…with his coloration detectors down! What do we have here—slapstick or catastrophe? Mid-western pouting commences, no doubt, even as speech-making Obama attempts to save his fanny in, of all places, Terre Haute, Indiana (April 11)—“high ground” indeed. Punch one delivered to McCain for his lackadaisical indifference toward the troubled economy and its mortgage crisis; punch two slugs Hillary for tightening bankruptcy laws awhile back—thus assigning blame for mid-west, small-town, economically-based angst to the two of them. Nice try, Barack, but no one watches television on a Friday night…which could cut both ways for you? So, let’s leave Andy Griffith-ish, Dick van-Dyke-ish Bill Clinton alone for the time being, as he squirms his way through the contrived Bosnian sniper fire brouhaha non-story. Of course, Jeremiah Wright will not resurface until the general election if it comes to that. For now, as campaigning for the democratic presidential nomination wears on, we have bigger fish to fry…and this time, we’ve got ourselves a whopper! Call the taxi-dermist! A spot above the mantel-piece awaits…

Ladies, Congratulations on the launch of this fantastic site. I saw the site from Charlie Rose’s interview and agree with the blue sky that this is a billion dollar idea. Thanks for making this happen for us. I’ve been busy with Oprah and Eckhart. A new place to visit. I have an interest to have a conversation about: 1. Good Governance - Appointments to: Corporate boards of diverse people - gender, race, preferences. Valuing entrepreneurial success for board savvy. I am searching for my first appointment to a corporate board. I could use a call from a rolodex to make it happen. Non-profit and government service - Making a contribution of resources and treasures to service others for the common good. Giving to help enlighten, educate and reduce suffering of others. 2. Breaking beyond gender & age to encourage future CEO’s. Building leaders - succession planning for all. Expanding entrepreneurial ventures -Creative Capitalism. Make Mine a Million program for women’s ventures. 3. Environment and Sustainability thinking for people and the planet. Poverty, microfinance, Greenforall.org - Green Jobs not Jail. Being responsible for populations of vulnerable people - sick, chronic mentally ill, young, old, disabled. These are areas I’m working on while focused on staying fit and enjoying life. Anyone want to change the world with me? Let’s talk. .

just wondering if bill maher may be correct when he implies that web-sites=bathroom graffiti..and that celbrities lend their names to such with the expectation that we will talk amongst ourselves like barbra s. recommends? kinda similar to existing in a play-pen of gab…or attending a “hen party” (husbands say that sorta stuff). at any rate, we still hold ourselves at arm’s length from one another and hide behind pseudonyms…thanks charlie rose for introducing more of us to these ladies, but where are they, really—many names got dropped—liz smith is exceptional…but in wandering about this site, i feel somehow lost and alone…oh, well, at least i bit for the moment…clever concept…but i’ve got dogs to feed, an election to follow, promises to keep and miles to go before i sleep! hope this makes sense—just feel like i’ve subscribed to a magazine, and that i should put my crayons away after i finish scrawling in the margins?

whoops! that would be CELEBRITIES—and i’m finally catching the drift of this site—and it’s nice to get hooked!

Thank you for your letter to The Washington Post. > THIS IS HILARIOUS! READ ON! > >> >> (explanation of journalistic bullet points! evidence supplied!) this really tickles me i have sent >>> letters to other papers occasionally—in various states, especially >>> pennsylvania, north carolina, michigan, even the ole indy star—all for >>> hillary and her upcoming primaries? the procedures AND the aloofness >>> AND the requirements are outta totalitarian- regime- left -field, as you >>> will read in the reply below—-funny, the auto-reply to my letter >>> contains exactly 8 bullet-points just like my registered complaint? also >>> IF they publish, certain papers wish to then OWN the letter…whatever >>> happened to the paul revere/town-crier/ pamphleteer thomas paine >>> approach to spreading the news far and wide? “the more the merrier!” >>> conversely, would a newspaper establishment print only one copy of >>> “today’s paper”? this is america, for pity’s sake! the “fourth estate” >>> kinda languishing these days…looks like they’d encourage readers and >>> contributors—if only to sell more “rags”! plus, the little blocked-off >>> formats one must “fill in” are a royal pain…even just to blog, which >>> is probably where we’re all headed—toward blogging and texting! the >>> fewer glorious words and less meaningful communication the better? how >>> nuts is that? i boast of having been a champion speller once upon a >>> time in my “school days” youth—one of my favorite cartoons depicts an >>> old codger wearing a visor as he sits in a cubicle, hunched over an old >>> manual typewriter—he is surrounded by an anxious, youthful-looking >>> crowd of yuppie office workers—the caption reads, “well, he’s the ONLY >>> one left who can spell!” my days are numbered, no doubt! >>> >>> e.e.cummings admits now, though, to >>> referring to spell-check (cheque?) >>> >>> READ BELOW FOR THE WASHINGTON POST RECIPE FOR SUCCESS! >>> Subject: AUTO REPLY: Thank you for your letter to The Washington Post. >>> >>> >>>> >>>> [Please do NOT reply to this e-mail, it will not be read.] >>>> >>>> Thank you for sending us your letter to the editor. We read every >>>> letter >>>> that we receive (yes, we really do), and we appreciate and value the >>>> views >>>> of those who take the time to send us their comments. Because of the >>>> volume >>>> of letters we receive, we cannot respond to the authors of letters we >>>> are >>>> unable to use. If we wish to publish your letter, we will contact you >>>> in >>>> advance of publication. While you are reading this, here are some other >>>> tips on how to increase the chances of having your letter published in >>>> The >>>> Post: >>>> >>>> 1. Letters should be fewer than 200 words and exclusive to The >>>> Washington Post. >>>> 2. The letter may not have been submitted to or published by any >>>> other >>>> media or Internet outlet. This includes comments or feedback posted to >>>> Web >>>> sites. If you have posted similar comments to a Web site, your letter >>>> will >>>> not be considered. >>>> 3. The letter must include the writer’s full name, home address, >>>> e-mail >>>> address, and home, business and cellular telephone numbers. Anonymous >>>> letters will not be considered, nor does The Post permit the use of >>>> pseudonyms. >>>> 4. Letters must disclose the writer’s involvement, affiliations or >>>> relationship with the subject matter of the letter. >>>> 5. All letters are subject to abridgment. >>>> 6. Do not send attachments; they will not be read. >>>> 7. We prefer letters that cite an article or item that has appeared >>>> in >>>> the print edition of The Post within the past three weeks; we do not >>>> publish letters that respond to Web site-only articles or items. >>>> 8. To make your e-mailed letter as easy for us to read as possible, >>>> do >>>> not send any graphics or digital letterhead, put the text of your >>>> letter in >>>> the body of the e-mail, and remember to cite the article or item you >>>> are >>>> writing about in the body or subject line. >>>> >>>> >>>> Again, thank you for sending us your letter. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> The Letters Editor >>>> >>>>READ ON! >>>> ———————————————————————————————————- >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> LETTER TO ALL EDITORS—and some cable pundits! >>>> ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO…VENT! >>>> >>>> Hey, maybe the following recommendations do not assure “good >>>> journalism” >>>> nor, in other circles, responsible broadcasting; still, as media >>>> consumers >>>> and occasional voluntary or involuntary contributors, let’s give this >>>> process the old college try and turn the tables. >>>> >>>> Note to all paid peddlers of newsworthy information: >>>> >>>> 1. Keep it simple, but NOT dumbed down. >>>> >>>> 2. Concise may be nice, yet withholding sufficient copy appears >>>> sinister, not to mention manipulative. >>>> >>>> 3. Character assassinations qualify as abhorrent; however, since the >>>> dawn >>>> of smoke signals, gossip makes the world go ‘round—and sells really >>>> well. >>>> >>>> 4. Reserving the right to edit connotes, at the very least, the >>>> existence >>>> of a doctoral degree in literature for starters. >>>> >>>> 5. Fill in the blanks or appropriate boxed-in-areas with YOUR >>>> personal “stats” and qualifications. >>>> >>>> 6. Compose an original, one-of-a-kind, non-repetitive, uplifting, >>>> honest, >>>> unbiased, socially-responsible, flawlessly >>>> grammatical message within the limited space provided. >>>> >>>> 7. Click SUBMIT. >>>> >>>> 8. Be advised, if we deem your contributions as worthy of our time? >>>> Don’t call us; we’ll call you. >>>> >>>> Sincerely yours, >>>> >>>> The Paying Public

I do need a Mom. I lost my Mom when I was 18, of met. breast cancer. The year after my baby brother was killed in “my” car accident with my best friend Jeff driving (17 year old boy driving like a 17 year old). Lost my Dad 10 years later. Was left by my “wasbund” august of 2003…alone with my 3 kids. same year I had a very horrible bout with Hypothyroidism which ruined my career as a Pediatric Nurse. Since 2004 I’ve been unemployed. The wasbund has been horrible, took all 3 kids away from me in Jan. 2007. I see them 2 hours a week. needless to say, I am pretty miserable. I need a Mom.

jennifer! have you checked out the www.wowowow.com web-site??????..those ladies are as sweet and gentle and upbeat as you are! finally have it sorta figured out—at first, i got ornery—i tend to do that with this new form of communication…but then when i catch on and really take a shine to something, i am a goner! i have been playing for hours now…they even recommend a video hosted by liz smith, whom i love, giving techie tips…so neat! one of these days, “hubby-poo” will lock me outta my “office” back here—in the meantime, what fun, though! and to think i shall be even closer to retirement age next month! mercy! e.e. still plugged in and ever the child!

I’m Sharon Danley and “I too Have a Dream” to plagiarize the great Dr. King. Spread the word and pick a date - say September 1st - for every woman in the world to utilize HER economic power by what we collectively DON’T BUY. We may not have economic equality, but we surely have economic power by what we do or don’t with what we have. Let’s stand united in a very easy yet very effective way and NOT BUY one magazine, lipstick, hair product, clothing item or anything related to “women’s beauty” for the entire day. That’s all !!! Simple, effective and personally powerful. The side benefits 1 - A little more change in our piggy banks. 2 - An exciting way to unite women in an agreeable cause. 3 - Get the attention of the consumer machines that are highly invested in and make money on the backs of women’s low self esteem. 4 - Effect the economy so they just might take notice of the largest group of spenders in the world. Then we can do the work of achieving our dreams through our economic power 5 - We can mentor our young femmes by our simple actions of resistance - power at its most powerful. Thank you Gandhi. And we can take it a step further - perhaps one day a month we utilize our power until they listen and make changes - like real women on magazine covers, and dare I say equal pay, revalue and pay accordingly the many grunge jobs women do in society - like daycare, teaching, caregiving, etc. Let’s spread the word - start a web site as a place to unify and have a collaboration that will rock this world’s economic socks off - just as important - help us to unify in a way we haven’t before.

As I proposed earlier, Silent Cash Register Day, although how much one day would cost them, may not get their attention. Lysistrata used sex. We can use our pocketbooks.