Conservatives deal with facts and reach conclusions; liberals have conclusions and sell them as facts.
I spent the morning going through the 800 or so emails I’d allowed to pile up in my inbox. I deleted most of them, which were automatic emails from various lists to which I belong, but there were definitely gems hiding in that stack. Now I get the chance to
Continue readingFor the last two days, I haven’t been blogging much, but I’ve been collecting stuff to read and share with you. In no particular order, my collection: Are you an old fart? I certainly am, and proud of it. There are several expressions that cover the need to make a
Continue readingI’ve been dillying and dallying my morning away. I’d like to blame the dog, who enticed me with her wagging tail and obvious request that I sit and cuddle with her, but that’s a cheap and easy out. I’ve just been inefficient. But I do have stuff I need to
Continue readingI’m processing (that’s a euphemism for “paying”) bills, which is hogging a ridiculous amount of the space in my head. Nevertheless, there are three things I wanted to bring to your attention. First, you’ve probably heard already that Obama, as part of his proposal to cut military spending, is slashing
Continue readingI’m taking the kids and their friends to see Act of Valor. I’ll report back later. (And I’ll wait to read the New York Times review until after I’ve seen the movie.) Until then, Open Thread time! UPDATE: For those concerned, I know the movie is R rated. I checked
Continue readingThis is not proving to be a day for blogging, as I have a lot of family business that needs my attention. I’ll be back this afternoon, but until then . . . yes, it’s Open Thread time! And just to get things rolling, here are two posts to think
Continue readingI got a rush of emails sending me to wonderful posts. A giant thank you to everyone who sent these mails: Because our military men need to know what it’s like to be pregnant. Because there is no way government can ever interfere with speech without instantly becoming malignant. Because
Continue readingMy mother is miserable. With her, it’s always a chicken and egg thing, as we struggle to figure out if her mental misery causes her physical symptoms or vice versa. This question actually matters because, if there’s a genuine health problem, medical care can perhaps alleviate her misery but, if
Continue readingSorry for the light blogging today. This has been one of those days that has seen a lot of people in need of my services, and I’m not done yet. I’ll try to write more but, in case I don’t, and if you have something you want to share here,
Continue readingI’ve procrastinated for some time about reconciling my Quicken, but I simply have to get it done. After all, tax season is around the corner. It saves a lot of money if I come to my accountant with an immaculately organized Quicken printout accounting for every tax-relevant dollar. So, I’m
Continue readingAn inert Saturday, followed by a blank-brained Sunday morning. I’ll try to do better this afternoon. Until then, help yourself to this open thread.
Continue readingJust doing stuff (DIY furniture projects, laundry, cleaning, bills, doctor’s appointments, shopping, etc.), and I haven’t had the time to sit down and think. Heck, I haven’t even had the time to move and think. Will you guys do the thinking for me?
Continue readingBut, Mousie, thou art no thy lane, In proving foresight may be vain; The best-laid schemes o’ mice an ‘men Gang aft agley, An’lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain, For promis’d joy! — Robert Burns I had the day well-planned. Then I got a call from the retirement home
Continue readingMy Mom finally consented to having me take over her finances, which is a very good thing. She’s still compos mentis, which is a good thing, but she’s struggling more and more with the minutiae of daily life. Her handwriting is degrading, she can’t find stamps, etc. I’ve spent the
Continue readingTaking care of kid stuff until mid-afternoon, and then I head over to my Mom. I’ll be back late afternoon/early evening. Have fun without me!
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