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Inauguration Day Perspective
This Inauguration Day certainly was one to be remembered. I turned on my TV early to get a quick glimpse of the “comings and goings” of the event, and ended up spending far to many hours with my eyes glued to the screen. The highlight of Inauguration day for me was, Aretha Franklin’s hat. I…
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No Whining Allowed
Oh my goodness… I have no need to complain about anything after taking a look at this video from You Tube my sis sent me. When hearing myself whine… I usually relect on my experiences in China… and it brings me right out of my victim mood. In fact… I’m a firm believer that every…
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Atlas Shrugged Today
I first read Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand in the late sixties. I was first introduced to her work in 1963 while working in California during the summer months for the purpose of making enough money to pay my college tuition. I happened on to a copy of “The Fountainhead” at yard sale. Mesmerize by…
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My January Calender
I just hung up my new January calender for the year… A little late.. but it just appeared from under a stack of books. January New Year’s Resolutions don’t appeal to me because, I usually don’t last the month…especially if my resolutions include dieting. Gave up that foolishness a long time ago. However, I am…
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Melted Snowman Demeanor
Christmas day, my kids and grands came over to feast and open gifts. Just after dark, my son Brad, led the charge to build a snowman. A few of the kids ventured outside to help with the project. A tall snowman appeared rather quickly. After the kids brought “Frosty” to life by creating his face…
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Giving Christmas Gift Cards
Giving Christmas gift cards is a great way to go… especially when you don’t know what the recipient of your gift would enjoy. But… here’s a word to the wise. Before you make the decision to purchase a gift card or gift certificate, make sure you keep these 5 money tips in mind. 1. Make…
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Holiday Credit Card Protection
Holiday credit card protection should be up most in your mind… when you find yourself amid the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. However, because you are generally in a hurry, planning a party, purchasing a gift or just juggling kids through a store, it’s probably the last thing in your noggin. In other words,…
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Free Letter From Santa Claus
Now’s your chance to get a free letter from Santa Clause mail to your kids or grands before Christmas. In fact, you can have it sent by e-mail… the modern way, you know. That is if you still believe in Santa. To believe in Santa or not believe is a question that seems to pop…
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Did You Think To Pray?
Did you think to pray? About 35 years ago… I was on my knees next to the open door of the fridge… cleaning up a spill and muttering a few words that should have been kept to myself. I happened to look at the open door to my left and found a card tucked…