A relationship with another human being is the greatest gift we can receive. Yet, it’s so easy to take for granted. I know because, it took many years before I was willing to look at my faults and work on them. Only then did I start to experience the joy of just being with another [...]
Most people agree that health care in this country is better than in other countries. And, most people agree the costs of the American system are high and rising too fast to be sustainable. I agree with most people regarding these statements; but, this pre-boomer firmly believes fixing the problem requires a bi-partisan solution, not [...]
Before going on recess, the United States Senate voted to expand the “Cash for Clunkers” program. What was a $1 billion rebate plan is being increased by $2 Billion. Of course, the way money is being spent in Washington, this is only chump change. The rebates helped sell cars, but do you know who profits [...]
When we were growing up almost every kid loved a peanut butter sandwich.
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We liked them with jelly, sometimes with marshmallow fluff, even with bananas, potato chips, bacon or whatever else we decided to smoosh in between two slices of white bread.
Now, there’s talk of banning youngsters from bringing a peanut butter sandwich in [...]
The government’s spending spree and desire to immediately fix every possible social problem will result in a huge budget shortfall. With the promise of no tax increases, except for the rich, we can expect to be hit with a host of so-called sin taxes and hidden taxes in order to pay for the federal programs. [...]
