Mickey Z
Cool Observer
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
New article, new mouse, new Texas plans
Hey! Watch what you say. Sure, the US might abuse people, take them to the edge of death and back (remember, it’s not torture if you didn’t mean to hurt them), but they would never, ever, ever deface a book! No way! Uh Uh, No siree Bob!
Posted by Rob on from Toronto 05/18 at 07:11 AMComing through Texas tomorrow of Friday, eh? Then I guess you’ll miss all of the actions planned against Halliburton’s war profiteering, which takes place this morning here in Houston. And check this out: “The Ronald Reagan Home for the Criminally Insane” is one of the sponsors (see http://www.insanereagan.com/ for info)... Anyway, your “healthy activist tips” might prove to be useful as I march today—thanks, I’ll be sure pass the word along!
P.S. - Hope your mom is well, and have a safe trip to the “strangest state in the union”...
P.S.S. - A bit of trivia: there is a “Texas Embassy” in the UK (in London), but it’s actually a Tex-Mex restaurant with that name. Still makes me wonder, though…
Posted by RT Griffith on from Houston, Texass 05/18 at 07:34 AMI hope everything turns out well for your mom, mickey. I know how much of a pain the whole hospital/health care situation is from when my dad was dealing with his cancer.
By the way, I am not so sure Newsweek got it wrong...Juan Cole (http://www.juancole.com) has some good commentary on the subject.
And on a good note, the Yanks have won 10 in a row.
Posted by James on from Puerto Rico 05/18 at 07:46 AMMickey, I didn’t understand this, “...It’s quite an adjustment...but my choices are limited: This contraption or going left-handed with a traditional mouse...” It is interesting to me because I am left-handed but can only “Mouse” with my right hand. I even use my right hand when doing some not-too-bad art work in the Paint program. I don’t know why. I use my left hand for everything else......I have been thinking about your Mom and how bad the Medical care delivery systems are in the U.S. One of my best friends just became an ex-pat in Costa Rica because of the better access to medical care there. We are worse than a third world country here, We have the rescources, the wealth, and some of the technology but we sure don’t know how to use them. Vermont is moving toward Universal Health Care. It is the big discussion in the legislature but I will believe it when I see it. Many Vermonters go to Canada for medical and dental care. Prayers are still going for your Mom.
Posted by rosemarie on from 05/18 at 10:43 AMAgain - the best to you and your mom, Mickey. We’ll all be thinking of you both.
You watch yourself down there, eh?
-joeHello Rosemarie, James, RT and Rob…
Posted by joe on from everywhere... I'll be there 05/18 at 12:45 PMNot much to say, Mickey, but a repeat of my good wishes.
Posted by Harry on from 05/18 at 12:45 PMHey, Joe.
Posted by James on from Puerto Rico 05/18 at 02:04 PMHope your Mom feels better soon. Good luck to you and your Mom. By the way, I was born in Astoria (actually LIC).
Also, what is that Joy stick mouse called? Pretty cool!Posted by ed on from 05/18 at 04:35 PMI feel like I’ve dragged this out...but it’s not me. they just keep changing the surgery date on my poor Mom. No matter what, I appreciate the good wishes.
As for the joystick, here goes:
http://www.zerotensionmouse.com/index.aspPosted by Mickey Z. on from Astoria 05/18 at 04:53 PMSorry to hear that your mother is facing these difficulties, Mickey. What a bright spot to have someone like you, who cares enough to be there. That might be just the kind of power that cures best. Love and healing energy to you.
Posted by Lee Hall on from 05/19 at 02:18 AMThanks, Lee...I sure hope I can live up to such an appraisal.
Posted by Mickey Z. on from Astoria 05/19 at 07:55 AM
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