Author Archives: Betsy

For all the Jewish Tebow fans out there…..
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Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Now we Jews have a football star to call our own!

Posted in Humor, Relaxed Politics | 48 Comments

Newt Was Once In Monty Python!
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Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Oh, and my son has a wicked sense of humor. I swear, I didn’t even know Tengrain 18 yrs ago!

Posted in Humor, Politics, Relaxed Politics, US Politics | 55 Comments

The Interim Post
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Posted on January 26, 2012 by

I got nothin’ (except an appointment in half an hour). Open topic.  Time to do the hokey pokey.  Or talk politics.  Or something. Comments are back on.

Posted in Relaxed Politics | 63 Comments

High Tech Animals
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Posted on January 5, 2012 by

I’ve been using skype for years, and I think we had a webcam as early as 2003 so that my son could see and talk to his grandparents. More recently, I’ve been using Google+’s video conference feature to interact with … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | 49 Comments

SO glad I was off the intertoobz today!
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Posted on December 29, 2011 by

image via http://www.examiner.com Not sure if y’all have noticed, but I’m often online, on twitter, reading news, etc. as much as 14-16 hours of any day.  Today was different.  Today I had a doc appt in the morning, then got my … Continue reading →

Posted in Courts and Justice, Lifestyle | 36 Comments

3rd Annual Beach House Candle Race
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Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Presenting ….. The Third Annual Chanukah Candle Race and Fundraiser!! It’s here! It’s candle-lighting time at the Beach House, and time for the third annual Chanukah Menorah Candle Race Gambling Game & Fundraiser™! Here’s how it works: 1) Choose a candle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Relaxed Politics | 63 Comments

Put the Who Back in What?
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Posted on December 21, 2011 by

If Obama does it, it’s socialism and evil. If St. Ronnie of Reagan did it, they just never notice. Happy Holidays. Republicans Are Furious About Obama’s Christmas Card… Wait Till They See Reagan’s. Some conservative outlets are making a fuss … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | Tagged | 87 Comments

The Education of Girls
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Posted on December 14, 2011 by

The education of girls should be more of a priority.

Posted in Education News, Global News, News, Relaxed Politics | 64 Comments

Either Light or Very Odd Posting Ahead
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Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Remember how I used to have spinal injections every three months or so, back before I had “The Big Surgery” in May?  Yeah, me too!  Well, the surgery repaired several levels of my spine with fantastic results.  I still use … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | 55 Comments

The Borrowers Have Returned
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Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Y’all remember the children’s book “The Borrowers“? It’s the most commonly known of the “tiny people” books, though my favorite of this genre as a child was “The Littles“. Same basic idea. Tiny people a few inches tall who live … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | 41 Comments

Friday Overnight Post
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Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Open topic.  Bitch about your relatives, the financial situation in the country, people getting pepper-sprayed at walmart over $2 waffle makers, whatever you want. Or, if the mood strikes you, feel free to say nice things. I’m still dealing with … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | 17 Comments

But Maybe We Can Blame the Teachers for This ……
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Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Ya know how it feels like everyone is getting poorer?  Everyone except the “top” 1%?  Guess what?  It’s true. Census: U.S. poverty rate hit 52-year high in 2010 WASHINGTON — Continued high unemployment drove the number of Americans living in … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Economic News, News, Relaxed Politics | 103 Comments