Monthly Archives: May 2010

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the traditional kick off for Summertime, even though the official first day of summer is not until later in June. For many, Memorial Day means picnics, trips to the lake,  baseball games, horseshoes, pool parties, kids out of … Continue reading

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Filed under Celebration, History, President Barack Obama, Tributes, WAR

Monday, 5/31/10, Public Square

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Female Marines

Forty female Marines have arrived in Afghanistan with a mission impossible for their male counterparts: connecting with the war-torn country’s women. In groups of twos and threes, they’ve been sent throughout the country, into homes, where over cups of tea … Continue reading

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Sunday, 5/30/10, Public Square

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MARY ANN IS A LESBIAN

She stood at the foot of the bed then announced out loud ….. “I am a Lesbian!” Continue reading

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Saturday, 5/29/10, Public Square

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The Progression of a Society

Of late, there has been a great deal of talk about the intent of the Founding Fathers of our country, particularly as it relates to the Constitution. To some, the Fathers were infallible and divinely inspired. While I have great … Continue reading

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Friday, 5/28/10, Public Square

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Midgets, Molly, Men and Bit of Fun

“The only difference between men and boys is the size of their shoes and the price of their toys.” - Anonymous. The world has been a bit crazy of late. Wars, famine, destruction, earthquakes and oil gushing in the Gulf. In … Continue reading

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U.S. on Pace to End Iraq War

More than seven years after it began, the end may be near for the Iraq war. According to Vice President Joe Biden, who is managing the withdrawal, the administration’s goal of removing all combat forces by August is proceeding as … Continue reading

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Thursday, 5/27/10, Public Square

On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time.  –  George Orwell

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The Outer Limits……. and Bears…….

“For the next hour, sit quietly and we will control all that you see and hear. We repeat: there is nothing wrong with your television set. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience … Continue reading

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Wednesday, 5/26/10, Public Square

There’s no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.  –  Will Rogers

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I Wash My Hands………………….

“And I was ’round when Jesus Christ Had His moment of doubt and pain Made damn sure that Pilate Washed his hands and sealed his fate” “Sympathy for the Devil” – The Rolling Stones – Jagger/Richards “I just go BERSERK!” … Continue reading

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Tuesday, 5/25/10, Public Square

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