I love athletic competitions. I have been to the Winter Olympics – 1980 in Lake Placid. I think that amateur athletics – although the Olympics are not totally amateur – are the best as money is not THE thing. All that under consideration, do you think I watched the London games opening ceremony? If you… Continue reading 2012 Olympics
What makes Newt Gingrich electable? While Mr. Gingrich is known, and has proven that he still is, as a great debater, being able to deflect rhetoric and talk in a controlled environment does not indicate someone who is able to govern a country. Gingrich would respond with the fact that he did govern when he… Continue reading Mr. Gingrich
Get lighter!! This is the motto for 2012…lighter, lighter, lighter. We can all do it. And, it will apply to all different parts of our lives. See my goals for this new year. Body/Fitness/Health Lose 25 pounds. My son is getting married in August so ultimately, I would love to have this goal achieved by… Continue reading Get Lighter!
I have been watching the GOP presidential primaries and caucuses with interest. I am not a registered Republican. I do find the primary/caucus/nomination process amazing, though. I am particularly interested in this year’s GOP as there is an incumbent president of the opposing party who is running for reelection. I realize that as a country… Continue reading 2012 GOP Primary
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? What is so special, other than the term new year would indicate a fresh slate, about January 1st? I realize that having a new calendar makes my life seem like I am getting a fresh start. I also realize that tradition dictates that I make resolutions. Yet, as is… Continue reading Resolutions
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