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August 3, 2011

The Bridge to Nowhere

This summer, I finally visited Alaska, a state I’ve wanted to visit since my aunt lived there many decades ago. What took me so long? It’s incredibly beautiful! While in Alaska, my husband and I toured part of lovely Revillagigedo … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2010

Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson

       “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”  ~ Thomas Jefferson, … Continue reading →

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April 7, 2010

Ma and Pa Kettle — Financial Consultants

Ma and Pa Kettle are financial consultants to the federal government.  Many states hire them, too!  The Kettles are probably available to help you with your tax preparation, too.  Better hurry.  Tax returns are due April 15th.

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February 28, 2010

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

  Actually, I am in Kansas right now, but I couldn’t resist that statement, and I’m not alone.  It’s a very popular phrase to explain wonderment when entering a fantastic new environment.  Recently I saw a version of the phrase in the New York … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2010

A Year Ago…

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January 14, 2009

Forty-Four Presidents — From George Washington to Barack Obama

From George Washington To Barack Obama – A Long Way – Original Video

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October 25, 2008

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy’s opening statement during the 1960 presidential debate.   My first airplane trip, my first (and, thankfully, only) airplane emergency landing and my ”sighting” of John F. Kennedy all happened on the same day.  That day began my fascination with politics.  … Continue reading →

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October 9, 2008

Study Shows That Narcissists Often Become Leaders, But Not Always Good Ones

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be the President of the United States, you might be a narcissist, according to a new study (See link below.)  Wall Street traders and CEOs of financial companies might also score high on … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2008

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY

What economic meltdown?  What 700-billion-dollar bailout? Forget about it!   These music videos about money will make your worries disappear!  Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey sing “Money” from “Cabaret.” Here’s ABBA singing “Money, Money, Money.” The Beatles sing “Money.” Pink Floyd performs “Money.” … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2008

All the News That Fit to Print

I’m a news junkie.  I can’t get enough, but it’s also a curse.  I don’t like being addicted and sometimes I get p.o.’d at what I read, but I can’t help myself. Thomas Jefferson, one of my favorite presidents, had a … Continue reading →

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