Our tiny little town, population less than 15k, was host to one of the myriad Tea Party protests held on tax day to voice dissent at irresponsible government spending. Over 200 people showed up and peacefully assembled at the crossroads of town - Bridge & Main Streets. There was no lawlessness, traffic was not impeded, and, despite the rain and ( Read more... )

Last weekend they were unexpectedly shorthanded at the restaurant, and I was asked to work for a few hours Saturday night ( Read more... )

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RIP Andrew "Test" Martin


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Today is Kiddo's 9th birthday.  We had plans for the whole dysfunctional extended family to go out to eat and bestow gifts to the birthday girl tonight followed up by cake and coffee afterwards.  Kiddo chose Olive Garden as her birthday meal WEEKS ago ( Read more... )

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First, banks had to worry about bad loans taking a bite out of their interest income ( Read more... )

The Mister and I went out for dinner tonight.  Usually when we go out we get Thai food, but our favorite Thai restaurant is closed on Mondays and this is the only evening we both have off this week.  We decided to have Mexican instead.  There's a great little place nearby and we know the owner, so that's where we went ( Read more... )

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The Mister fell asleep sorta early last night and I was awake sorta late ( Read more... )