Monthly Archives: February 2013

When a Child Speaks

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Callen Harty

Imagine if you will–if you can–that you’re a young girl or boy, and that you just got beat up very badly after school. You have a black eye and your face is covered with blood. You get home and your … Continue reading →

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We Are Still Here

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Callen Harty

Just over two years ago Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker introduced his “budget repair” bill which pretty much gutted the strength of public employee unions. It also allowed the state to sell heating plants and other state property to whomever they … Continue reading →

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Love is . . .

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Callen Harty

When I was younger there was a series of cartoon posters of a sweet-looking and nude straight couple (with their privates always carefully concealed) that always had the phrase, “Love is . . .” followed by some inane platitude. The … Continue reading →

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The Age of Marie

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Callen Harty

On Friday night I was watching television when I suddenly noticed flashing red lights on the walls of my living room. I turned and saw an ambulance across the street, a fire truck parked a little further down, a police … Continue reading →

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