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THE BLOG--HISTORY
"Blue Oasis" began in 2005 in its Blogger format (now an archive) and became possibly the first Alaska Blog on Progressive Politics. At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Celtic Diva's Blue Oasis was honored to represent Alaska as the state blog.
Transition--Community Blog
In September 2008, Celtic Diva's Blue Oasis moved to a Soapblox Community Blog format. Readers can become full participants by registering on the blog to comment and write "diaries." Diary titles appear on the right sidebar for folks to read and provide comments. Blog editors may choose to move some of these diaries to the front page.
While this Community was formed specifically with Alaska in mind, all "friends of Alaska" are welcome as members!
**Note about registering** Scroll down the right side until you find the link to register. Then, just follow the instructions!
**Note about comments** To comment on a story, click on the heading and then look for the "comment bar" at the bottom (it's light grey, I can't seem to change it). I believe the font color NOW permits you to see the "post comment" text.
YOUR BLOGMISTRESS
My name is Linda Kellen Biegel and I am a former 15-year Federal employee. Thirteen of those years were spent working for the US Army Corps of Engineers. I am also semi-retired from the Alaska music scene (singer, sound tech, stage manager, logistics).
When the blog was chosen to represent Alaska in the DNCC State Blogger Pool at the Denver Convention, I attended with the help of Alaska Real blogmistress, Writing Raven and my daughter Morrigan. On August 29th, one day after Barack Obama's inspiring speech at Invesco Field , my life took another turn as it did for all Alaska bloggers when Gov. Sarah Palin was chosen to be John McCain's VP running mate. Since then, I've either assisted or have been interviewed by media from the UK, Italy, Australia and Germany as well as national media outlets such as Wall Street Journal, NY Times, ABC Good Morning America's Kate Snow, National Journal, Dallas Morning News, LA Times, and NPR.
Presently, I work as a freelance writer, PR, event coordinator, community organizer, wife to computer programmer Josh and mother to 11-year-old Morrigan. Our family especially enjoys our summers in Alaska where we get to subsistence set-net fish Sockeye salmon as well as halibut fish/whalewatch in the family's homemade aluminum boat, "The Neverdone" (when it's working). We reside in Anchorage, Alaska.
Origin of "Celtic Diva"
I've used "Celtic Diva" as a screen name since the early 1990's on Web TV.
"Celtic"
"Folks have asked about my Celtic heritage, especially in light of my name. What they don't realize is that I'm adopted. I was born Valerie Morehead of the Clan Muirhead. I was adopted at three-months-old by the Kellens. I always "knew" I was Celt even before really knew. I was drawn to all things Scottish, especially music. That's why my parents eventually told me at age 16."
"Diva"
"Linda is well-known in Alaska & beyond as the prominent progressive political blogger Celtic Diva of Celtic Diva?s Blue Oasis. But back in the day, the early 1990s, I knew her as Linda Kellen, a member of the local folk/rock band Sky is Blu, which amongst other things performed in at least a couple or so of the annual women?s show Celebration of Change, in which I also performed. And if you don?t already know, let me tell you: Linda is one fine damn singer."
I went on after the break-up of "Sky is Blu" to perform with various Alaska musicians and work with national folks like Bo Diddly, Coco Montoya, Debbie Davies, Taj Mahal, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bad Company, Creedence Clearwater, Carny Wilson, etc...
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For the Alaska Community and beyond...
A bee on Dragon Tongue Stonecrop in my rock garden
August 2010
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Sun Oct 12, 2008 at 14:10:09 PM AKDT
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**UPDATE**
The original title of this was "Recall/Impeachment for Palin" rather than "What next for Alaskans for Truth?"
I got a call from a member who said "did we have a meeting I missed?" While the body of the post conveyed what I meant (that we are figuring it out) the title did not. So, I updated the title!
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The calls started before, but picked up steam immediately after the Legislative Council's unanimous "yes" vote was announced...literally. I was on the air representing Alaskans for Truth at KUDO 1080 talking about the decision when I was asked "that question"...what are we going to do next?
"We're going to have a meeting," I said.
I guess that must have sounded like John McCain calling for a "commission" to deal with the Economy. It did nothing to satisfy the public's desire for action!
The reality behind my answer: I just wanted to give our membership the weekend off because we've worked hard and deserved to savor the victory! Additionally, 1) we're not sure of our next step and want to get input from knowledgeable sources before we announce anything and 2) CC comes home this week (yay!) and I want her to be thoroughly updated and involved in our decision-making process.
Of course, the calls/emails/in-person questions didn't stop there! I was even stopped in Costco (based purely on my "Alaskan Mama for Obama" t-shirt) and asked if I thought "someone" should start a Recall! I got a phone call today on my cell asking me the same thing...right in the middle of my daughter's 11-year-old birthday party.
So much for the weekend off!
Luckily, my daughter didn't give me a withering look when I got the phone call. She actually understands the magnitude of all this...better than many adults! My friend Phil Munger has his finger on the public's pulse as well. Progressive Alaska has a poll running right now asking folks to vote "yes" or "no" on the Recall question. When I voted, there were 92 reponders and 84 of them voted "yes."
Phil is a wise man...he knows that what we need is feedback. I encourage folks to head over there and vote on it, especially if you are an Alaskan. I also encourage anyone with an idea, a plan, encouragement or criticism to leave a comment or send us an email at AlaskansforTruth@gmail.com. Also, if you live here in Alaska, please click on the poll and let us know how you feel!
(By the way, click on "Discuss" to get to the poll.)
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