I grew up in 1960′s Illinois. Mom was, of course, a stay-at-home mother and took care of the house until we were old enough to do it. Every day was an adventure spent outside in the yard or on the large farmhouse porches. We would swim in the above ground pool when permitted and would Read More… »
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» Christmas is for Love
Merry Christmas has become a new banned phrase. I wonder why that is? Isn’t it a concept that is oozing with love and good intentions? If I am told to have a nice day I smile and thank the person. If I am told that I have toilet paper stuck to my shoe, that is Read More… »
» Unemployment in the USA
Unfortunately, 11,000 more people lost their jobs in November. It is getting dangerously close to Christmas which is a terrible time to lose your job. The US government is celebrating the low number of people who are newly unemployed as though it is a positive change. I do not understand this. I am amazed that Read More… »