Monthly Archives: July 2011

If Wishes Were Horses….. (or, My Simple Solution to the Debt Ceiling Crisis)

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

On Friday, we got the latest edict from on high: President Obama announced new automobile fuel-efficiency standards on Friday that require an average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.

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Job Openings Available!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

. I saw this yesterday in the comments section at another blog.  I don’t know where the commenter got the original.  I took the liberty of adding some pictures – I hope you enjoy it! If you or anyone you … Continue reading →

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Psssst…..We hit the Debt Ceiling on May 16th.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting sick and tired of this president waiting until the last minute to take care of problems that are entirely of his own making. Now, I don’t know if this method of … Continue reading →

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Why Does This Thing Keep Blinking “12:00”?

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

If any of my children were stand-up comics, I would be giving them plenty of material to use in their act.  I used to laugh at all of those comedians who told stories about their parents and grandparents not being … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technologically Challenged, Think about it | 9 Comments

Anyone looking for a part-time job in Austin?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

. . Wendi Aarons has a job opportunity for someone with a strong constitution: …The Movie Chaperone will be responsible for meeting Mrs. Aarons and her two (2) children at the theater. He/she will then wait in line for popcorn … Continue reading →

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Pulling Back the Curtain (or: A politician accidentally tells the truth)

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Yesterday, I heard something that I have never – NEVER – heard an American politician admit on national TV: that the American government has been lying to her people for the past 75+ years.  See if you can pick it … Continue reading →

Posted in Things That Make Me Crazy, Think about it | 16 Comments

Happy Birthday to the One I Love

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

On this day 51 years ago, a very special little boy was born. I just LOVE Birthdays!  (Especially mine….)

Posted in Special Occasions | 6 Comments

A Whole Lotta Lovin’ Went Into This Birthday Cake….

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Yesterday was Rebecca’s birthday, and I realized that 3 previous generations – and one baking legend - helped make her birthday cake special. When Rebecca was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I was sure that baking from that point on was going to … Continue reading →

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A Very Special Birthday for a Very Special Little Girl

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

On this day 10 years ago, we were given a very special gift: . . On July 10, 2001, we welcomed Rebecca Claire into the world.  She was absolutely perfect – another beautiful daughter.  A few hours after her birth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Special Occasions | 20 Comments

Happy Independence Day to the World’s Newest Free Nation!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

. Sometimes, you really CAN learn new and interesting things late at night. Last night on one of the blogs that I frequent, a commenter who has been following the situation in South Sudan couldn’t hold in his excitement and elation … Continue reading →

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