Monthly Archives: March 2010

A Little Q & A

  By Dr Saxe | March 30, 2010 - 6:20 pm | Associates, business, entertainment, Finance, life, management, politics, technology
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Q: Does America need Obamacare?

A: Like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask.

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Q: Have you heard about McDonalds new Obama Value Meal?

A: Order anything you like and the guy behind you has to pay for it.

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Q: What does Barack Obama call lunch with a convicted felon?

A: A fund raiser.

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Q: What’s the difference between Obama’s cabinet and a penitentiary?

A: One is filled with tax evaders, blackmailers and threats to society.

The other is for housing prisoners.

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Q: If Nancy Pelosi and Obama were on a boat in the middle of the ocean and it started to sink, who would be saved?

A: America!

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Q: What’s the difference between Obama and his dog, Bo?

A: Bo has papers.

 

Even my spell check thinks Pelosi and Obama are wrong

Time To Get Our Hands Dirty

  By Dr Saxe | March 30, 2010 - 6:17 pm | business, entertainment, Finance, home improvement, internet/computers, shopping, weather
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It is that time of the year that we all get that itch to spend more time outside. It has been a long hard winter and the nice weather will make a big difference in so many people’s attitudes (at least I’m hoping it does) and spring is in the air! I have a lot to do and am waiting for the right time to get started, I’ve been preparing for this year’s gardens for the last couple of months and am anxious to get it all started.

Being pro active this year I found some great deals online. Since I do the majority of my purchasing using the Internet I have gotten pretty darn good at finding good quality items at discount prices. I found some nice looking window boxes at Flowerwindowboxes.com after Christmas was done and over with that I’d ready to install and prepare for planting soon.  My mother always had the nicest window box planters on the old house that I have fond memories of enjoying all spring and summer long.  And I’ve always wanted a nice window box or two around the place myself, so this will be the year that I get that task done.

The selection and variety of window flower boxes has increased tremendously since my mother installed hers back in the 60′s. The Internet has opened up a whole lot of avenues to find unique items that you wouldn’t be able to find at WalMart or any of the other major retail chains. It’s nice to have something that looks good that no body else on the block or in the whole neighborhood has.

This year’s garden will take a lot of time and effort but I’m looking forward to a nice rainy spring that will help produce some nice looking trees, bushes, flowers and of course the vegetable garden and all that it produces  is always a plus.

 

 

 

The Furthering of One’s Education

  By Dr Saxe | March 24, 2010 - 3:12 pm | Associates, education, family, internet/computers, life, technology
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I’m the first one to admit that my math skills are not the greatest. I used to be able to help my nieces and nephews with their homework with no problem. But at some point they get to where they need Statistics help and I have to bow out and recommend that they find themselves a Statistics tutor cause Statistics problems are just a bit out of my league. They all have the Internet and it is a wonderful tool for help with all types of tutoring  with all types of subjects and classes from Pre K to College for heaven’s sake.

I am the best assistance when it comes to Science, History and some of the electives that they come out with now and then. I have always enjoyed Science and History and I’d love to go back to school to learn more about either or both at some point. Now wouldn’t it be cool to go to school without having to worry about the grade averages and all the expectations that are needed when someone goes back to school. Going just to go to learn something  just for the sake of learning about something seems like the way to go to me!

As a matter of fact, I just received a catalogue of classes from the local Community College in the US Mail the other day. I still have it and will look around for it and take a look at it and see what is being offered out there.

Ann Margret

  By Dr Saxe | March 24, 2010 - 2:34 pm | antiques & collectibles, Associates, entertainment, life, management, politics, technology
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This is a good counter-balance story to the Jane Fonda Vietnam Woman Of The Year story.

Viet Nam 1966

Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet Nam , other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.

Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her know how much those shows meant to lonely GI’s so far from home. Ann Margret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon Richard’s turn..

With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she met over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated them. There weren’t too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear. She then posed for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.

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Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he’d like to talk about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears. ‘That’s the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,’ he said.

That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I’ll never forget Ann Margret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness meant to my husband.

I now make it a point to say ‘Thank you’ to every person I come across who served in our Armed Forces.. Freedom does not come cheap and I am grateful for all those who have served their country.