Samantha Pierce

Today I am thankful for/that: Friends who stop in with coffee, donuts, and meds when I'm sick. The internet. I can do all sorts of research in my pjs from my sickie camp out spot on the couch. What are you thankful for?

I wonder if the folks protesting hydrofracking in New York State know, or care, about this. COVERUP FAILS :  Fracking Safe in NY State, Says Leaked Report.  “Thanks to a leak from an anonymous insider, we learned Thursday that a report commissioned by the State of New York has given fracking a clean bill of health. The insider ‘did not think it should be kept secret’ and released the document, which is now nearly one year old, to the New York Times.” Gas Drilling Is Called Safe in New York (bit of an awkward headline but okay I can work with it). " ALBANY — The state’s Health Department found in an analysis it prepared early last year that the much-debated drilling technology known as hydrofracking could be conducted safely in New York, according to a copy obtained by The New York Times from an expert who did not believe it should be kept secret." NY State Health Department Report Says Fracking Could Be Done Safely " A document from Governor Cuomo’s Administra...

So we'll see if I make a blog come back in 2013 for now I am thankful for/that: Warm wool socks. They kept my toes nice and toasty on this frigid day. The Horde is fully outfitted with scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, and boots so I can say yes when they beg to play in the snow. Inspiration. Friends! One more day to live my life. What are you thankful for?