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Perspective on Washington’s Weather Wimps
Read more: Perspective on Washington’s Weather WimpsHere’s a bit of perspective on President Obama’s scoffing at DC closing schools for snow. I grew up in Northern Virginia, just outside of McLean. My mom grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, which…
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Our 2008 and Older Photo Galleries
Read more: Our 2008 and Older Photo GalleriesHere are links to our 2008 photo albums for family and friends. If you click on a photo on an “index” page, you get a large version of that photo. You can browse through…
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Consulting the Expert
Read more: Consulting the ExpertBiscuit was doing an on-line recertification quiz late last night. It was one of those things where they ask you the question, immediately tell you if you’re wrong, and if so, they give you…
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San Francisco Pics
Read more: San Francisco PicsSeveral members of the medical staff at Regina Medical Center were at a medical staff training seminar in San Francisco earlier this fall. Various family members tagged along, including me. The physicians and such…
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An apology from a perceptive Gen Xer
Read more: An apology from a perceptive Gen XerI admit I’ve found politics pretty bland over the past few decades. That changed when Barak Obama stepped up and reminded Americans what a great orator can do to the political landscape. Last week,…
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Rachel Maddow Rules!
Read more: Rachel Maddow Rules!Kelsey told me to try watching Rachel Maddow even though I don’t generally watch TV news shows or political pundits. So, in honor of the political season, I tried watching the Rachel Maddow Show.…
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God Bless Colin Powell
Read more: God Bless Colin PowellAt least one member of the family is uncomfortable endorsing political candidates, especially at the national level. However, the relentlessly negative tone of this year’s campaign demands a response. Thankfully, Colin Powell did it…
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