Author Archives: Texas Betsy

Football is Back!
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Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Football is back! I’m still reading, listening, etc. to see if the players got screwed or if this was a fair deal.  Unlike congress, where we KNOW the workers & retirees will get the shaft in the debt talks. p.s. Go Giants!

Posted in labor, Relaxed Politics, sports | 22 Comments

Space Cadet Mom
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Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Texteen is here for the week, unexpectedly. Why unexpectedly, you ask? Is he supposed to be at his dad’s? Did he get kicked out of something? Did his flight to some exotic destination get canceled? No, no, and no. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Kid Tales, Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | 83 Comments

The Constitution
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Posted on January 8, 2011 by

The constitution protects a congress member & her constituents’ right to assemble peacefully as much as it does the right of her shooter to bear arms.  But don’t try to tell him that. Let’s keep the families of all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Relaxed Politics | 16 Comments

These are NOT the flip-flops I am worried about ….
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Posted on January 5, 2011 by

But I guess the corporate media would rather focus on Presidential toes than Presidential position flip-flops that affect the needs of the American public. image via Huff Po Oh well, at least Obama didn’t wear a suit to the beach like some former presidents.

Posted in Current Events, President Obama, Relaxed Politics, The News | 77 Comments

Reading Lists
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Posted on January 1, 2011 by

Texteen and I went out this afternoon to get some errands done and to spend some of our gift cards from Chanukah.  One of my tutoring families had given me a card for Half-Price-Books and that was our first stop. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | Tagged | 24 Comments

The Snowy Experience
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Posted on December 28, 2010 by

I don’t suppose you East Coasters (or those still stuck visiting their east coast relatives) are quite ready to re-live the blizzard experience just yet.  But for the rest of us …. December 2010 Blizzard Timelapse from Michael Black on … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Photo Blogging, Relaxed Politics, video blogging | Tagged , | 12 Comments

Which Congress Critter is Doing What?
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Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Take your best guess. Who’s doin’ what? iPad, iPhone and BlackBerry devices to be allowed on Capitol Hill House Republicans are set to break some longstanding traditions and soon permit the use of iPads, iPhones and BlackBerry devices on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, News, Politics, Relaxed Politics, US Politics | Tagged , | 37 Comments

Sunday Night Movies
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Posted on December 26, 2010 by

I don’t get to the movies often, but I recently subscribed to Netflix.  I’m now enjoying all sorts of movies I missed the first time around.  Here are a few of my new favorites. Benjamin Button Sabah: A Love Story … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, video blogging | Tagged | 42 Comments

About those reindeer …..
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Posted on December 25, 2010 by

Are Santa’s reindeer male?  Female?  Gay? Transgender? The most likely answer is that it’s unlikely that they are all male. Female Reindeer Pull Santa’s Sleigh Analysis by Jennifer Viegas Jeanna Bryner at Live Science today points out some interesting facts about … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics, Science | Tagged | 35 Comments

Return of the Ring
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Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Harry Reid came through!  Not only with all of the landmark legislation passed by the senate this week, but also by returning Lt. Dan Choi’s West Point ring to him. Reid Returns West Point Ring to Choi By Michelle Garcia … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Lifestyle, Politics, Relaxed Politics, US Politics | Tagged , | 42 Comments

Wanna Bet ….. ?
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Posted on December 19, 2010 by

Wanna bet the people who buy these “replica” soaps are the same ones who complain that we insist on political correctness? Noblesville store owner says he will keep selling controversial soap Standing defiant to pressure, Dewester says he will keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics, Right Wing Idiots | Tagged | 54 Comments

A Kitchen Post!
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Posted on December 11, 2010 by

Not exactly a cooking post. Since I’m back to work but also tutoring and dealing with a cough, we’re still eating a lot of things that people deliver, or food that was once in a frozen box, maybe I’ll do … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Relaxed Politics | 63 Comments