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It's chilly cold enough in the DC area today that all the menfolk are wrapped up in gray and hooded sweatshirts. Continue reading
Posted 2 hours ago at respublica
Almost as soon as the Oklahoma tornado subsided and the damage was known, St. Louisans began donating money to the Red Cross StL to help the people of that state. In fact, 100,000 dollars a day was raised in the... Continue reading
Posted 8 hours ago at respublica
The dem talking points, Frank? 😐
Toggle Commented yesterday on First Amendment food for thought at respublica
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Here is the complete text of the First Amendment we're hearing so much about right now as the Obama administration slogs through violations they set in motion. Violations by the IRS and DOJ to journalists and to private groups. “Congress... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at respublica
There's a lot of talk about the GOP not having a heart or sympathy when it comes to helping those people who lost everything in this week's horrific tornado in Moore Oklahoma. But.. but... we need an aid bill to... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at respublica
How quickly religous groups and churches get on the scene bringing relief and aid? Oklahoma after the tornado is a prime example of this. Continue reading
Posted yesterday at respublica
Headline: Scores of TGI Fridays in New Jersey busted for selling caramel-colored rubbing alcohol as top shelf scotch. And then refilling the premium bottles with dirty water. Impossible to believe they could get away with this without scotch drinkers spitting... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at respublica
...to find a fresh Snickers bar. In St. Louis about all you ever find in stores are hard, stale Snickers. I need a Snickers to get me through the day with a bite here and there and will put up... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at respublica
The Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs are one of the wonders of our current time. They go where tragedy strikes and bring calm and a bit of happiness to children and adults who've suffered physical and emotional pain. CNN... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at respublica
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Drew grabbed a few baby wipes and headed out to the deck to clean his set of cars. Which gave me an idea. Put him happily to work cleaning the sliding door windows which he's been doing for for half... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at respublica
Ever begin typing a question to Google and see a drop down box appear with your sentence finished? They're guessing what you want. Today I started "how do you...." and these choices showed up before I'd finished. 1. How do... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at respublica
What a great story. I don't know how many other states which border on the ocean set aside portions of shoreline for dogs to swim and play, but how great is this. Looks like there are a couple in Florida... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at respublica
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We were left with the 2 boys today. On our own! What to do? Drew got himself into his mommy's car, maybe hoping it would take him to his daddy. No luck, but there has to be something to do.... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at respublica
This headline made me angry, so angry I refused to read the story. I mean, come on. Processed Meats Declared Too Dangerous for Human Consumption. This means hot dogs, folks, and salami and sliced ham. I said to myself when... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at respublica
Yes, it is! We all remarked on it. Drew has it too.
Toggle Commented 4 days ago on Greetings from Maryland at respublica
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Last summer when we were out at Katie and Charlie's Dale built a gate and fence section to help keep Riley in. This year he's on the other side of the front of the house putting up another section of... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at respublica
Out here in the DC area, grocery stores don't keep baby formula on the shelves. You have to take a slip of paper with the type of formula on it and hand it to the cashier when you check out.... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at respublica
The news of tornado destruction in Oklahoma is horrific, there are no words to describe the grief so many are suffering today. Our prayers are with them in the sure belief that our Heavenly Father will be with them and... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at respublica
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After a long car ride we made it to Katie and Charlie's around 4:30 EST yesterday afternoon. We sat in the front yard with Riley until the Baileys got home from work. Drew was first out of the car and... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at respublica
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Today and tomorrow we'll be heading to Rockville Maryland, a suburb of Washinton DC. Here's what our drive looks like. What the map does not show is how mountainous the terrain is once we get into western Pennsylvania, West Virginia... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at respublica
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Pictures were taken last night Dale put on his academic robes Yes. The band played The graduates lined up Ben was very happy Babies had on the school colors The crowd found their seats It began and it finished and... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at respublica
Just don't understand why St. Louis drivers don't understand the concept of merging quickly onto interstates. Drive 64/40 or any other freeway and you'll see cars slowly heading down the merge lane especially at Kingshighway and Hampton going west. The... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at respublica
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I can't remember a time when I've felt so physically stiff and sore and tired. Probably last year at graduation, it's such a demanding time. But I'm not the only one and I'd like to give a shout of thanks... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2013 at respublica
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Katie stood her boys up next to a Foxglove plant to see how tall they're getting. I'd say the Foxglove won. Here's the Drewster And Jake We're driving out to visit with these boys next week. And to try and... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2013 at respublica