Monthly Archives: April 2017

The numbers are in, let the spin begin

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

I heard an interesting conversation this morning on one of the national news programs. The correspondents were talking about Trump and his relationship with China and its President Xi Jinping. They were discussing how Trump had substantially toned down his campaign … Continue reading →

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Space in our hearts and hard drive

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

We have an old desktop computer at the house that is probably ten or fifteen years old. It never gets used anymore. I have a laptop and my wife uses an iPad so between these two gadgets and our iPhone’s … Continue reading →

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National Parks and Monuments versus Golf Courses and Oil Rigs

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

“As families prepare for summer vacations in our National Parks – Democrats threaten to close them and shut down the government. Terrible!” – Donald Trump tweet 4-27-17 I got to be honest after reading this tweet and knowing about the … Continue reading →

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When status stunts your growth

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

I grew up in a very middle class suburban neighborhood filled with two style of houses, brick ranches and tri-levels. Everything and everyone was homogeneous. No one had a bigger or nicer house, and no one drove a fancier car. It … Continue reading →

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The magic or curse of a comb over

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

Warning: For all you hair challenged men out there like me, if you comb-over this post might hurt your feelings.  When I was a kid, I had long, luscious, thick, wavy black hair. I got to admit, when I look … Continue reading →

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The evil empire……..Canada?

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

“Canada has made business for our dairy farmers in Wisconsin and other border states very difficult. We will not stand for this. Watch!” – Donald Trump tweet 4-25-17 I freely admit that I know little to nothing about Canada. I … Continue reading →

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Sexy Spring

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

My wife and I had just pedal down my favorite two-mile stretch of road. It is relatively straight with a 1% grade from stop sign to stop sign. When I make the right hand turn on to this road I … Continue reading →

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