A Derisive Comment about a GOVERNMENT [It is difficult to communicate sarcasm in written text, so let me clearly state at the very beginning that the following post IS sarcasm.] Some things government does are smart because they are essential for the good of the people. Speaking contumely, giving grants to study the sex life of …
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GUEST POST from Don – Going To Church
WHY YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT GOING TO CHURCH. Recently I read a couple of short articles in “news” sources which spoke about church attendance. I found that odd since the “news” almost totally ignores churches when there are no scandals. Then I thought, ”Hmmm, maybe we should talk about this??” First, avoid these churches: Well, …
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GUEST POST from Don – Anheuser-Busch
ANHEUSER-BUSCH Quite the kerfuffle there, ‘eh!?? What it illustrates is the problem of businesses concentrating on their OWN interests instead of the interests of their customers. It happens all the time, if you think about it. My doctor’s office WANTS me to use the patient portal. They tell me it will help ME. Truth is, it simplifies paperwork …
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GUEST POST from Don: Hans Van Doorn
HANS VAN DOORN If you are over 40 you probably think back to how AWFUL Brussels sprouts taste. You are wrong. Your ability to remember is fine. Like you, I remember that … and lots of other stuff I thought was awful. For instance, I tried coffee…lots of times as a teen. I wanted to …
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GUEST POST from Don: The Wrong Problem
THE WRONG PROBLEM I remember a day in college (~ 45 years ago now) when one of the proposals before state voters sought a simplistic solution to end roadside trash. It passed (I voted against). Unfortunately, it sought to eliminate ONE SYMPTOM, and did not solve the stated problem. Result was that all soft drink containers were required …
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GUEST POST from Don: Talking About Money
TALKING ABOUT MONEY (This was written in April, 2023) Friday was a big day. My accountant told me how much tax I still owed for 2022. Stunned! It was a heap! Estimated tax payment for first quarter, 2023 was due by the same deadline. That was another, albeit smaller, heap. They were a heap more than expected. Monday I was rich …
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GUEST POST from Don: A Life More Beautiful
A LIFE MORE BEAUTIFUL [Presenting the following in thankfulness to my benefactor, owly.net, who has granted great latitude for over a year. I hope you will enjoy this piece.] There is a wrong-headed saying that goes: “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.” It is as wrong as it is perverse. It is hurtful to those who have gone …
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GUEST POST from Don: TECH with ATTITUDE!
Before we move on to Don’s post I would like wish him a happy retirement! He retired this week after a lifetime of hard work and productivity! Congratulations, Don! TECH with ATTITUDE! Truth be known, several people I know have devoted too much time to bad relationships. My guess? You know a lot of people like that, …
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GUEST POST from Don: Black Drink
BLACK DRINK. MY non-influencer EXPERIENCE…WITH YAUPON TEA I read a story in early February about a drink American Indians of the Southeast Coastal Region enjoyed prior to Europeans coming to America. I was instantly fascinated. Further research revealed this product is still being produced and enjoyed. My wife easily falls asleep during the day but cannot …
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GUEST POST from Don: Public Schools, part III
PUBLIC SCHOOLS part 2 So, the underlying issue has to do with TRUST. How far can we trust public schools to educate kids and prepare them for their futures? ANSWER: NOT AS FAR AS WE COULD THROW THEM. Nothing seems to be off-limits in public schools, except education. A middle school in Texas had students …
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