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Archive for February 2009

Do you remember “Mama’s Family”?

Posted by: Kathy on: February 15, 2009

You know — the TV show starring Vicki Lawrence as the hick matriarch of the Harper family. There was one episode in which “Mama” became fed up with the status quo of her town, and particularly the inept or ineffective mayor, so she ran against him in the election. She won, and soon realized she [...]

This Economy is one big Ponzi Scheme

Posted by: Kathy on: February 14, 2009

In my understanding, a “Ponzi Scheme” is basically a pyramid scheme, ultimately destined for failure, because it pays the people at the top by recruiting more people at the bottom; eventually there are no more bottom people to recruit, and the whole scheme collapses under its own weight. That’s what’s happening to the economy.
It’s no [...]

“I hope he fails” part 2

Posted by: Kathy on: February 10, 2009

Previously, I blogged about Rush Limbaugh’s statement in regards to Pres. Obama: “I hope he fails.” While I don’t retract anything I said, I just had a thought about it, and wanted to delve a little deeper.
I hope Obama does not succeed in getting his very liberal views and ideals passed into law.  But that [...]

Death of a Ladybug

Posted by: Kathy on: February 6, 2009

The other day, I watched a ladybug die. We have several invade our house in the fall, and every now and again find a few here and there, but this particular one was interesting.
This bug was on my desk, just beside my keyboard, on its back, slowly kicking its hind legs. Knowing it was probably [...]

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?

Posted by: Kathy on: February 2, 2009

Here is a long and well-reasoned article on the vaccination debate. It was written by a man whose first son may have been injured by vaccines… or may not have been. He’s chosen not to vaccinate his second son, and wonders if he’s done the right thing there. A very good read.
I will say one [...]


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