Jen's Corner

Between Macy’s rickrolling of America and the “Turkeys Away” episode of WKRP in Cincinnati, I don’t think today can get much better!
Confession: We’re having french dip sammiches tonight because the turkey isn’t completely thawed and we can’t be bothered to force it. I love a no-pressure holiday!
I’m thankful for:

My husband.
My [...]

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A positive aspect of the Bush legacy
The international community now has a potent new motivating tool to dissuade world leaders from engaging in tyranny and aggression — tell them they’ll be like George Bush if they do it:
Nicolas Sarkozy saved the President of Georgia from being hanged “by the balls” — a threat made last [...]

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Attention US type people: If you haven’t voted already, please go do it tomorrow. It’s your last chance.

Onslaught of dirty tricks as Election Day nears
In the hours before Election Day, as inevitable as winter, comes an onslaught of dirty tricks — confusing e-mails, disturbing phone calls and insinuating fliers left on doorsteps during [...]

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Since the one year I tried NaNoWriMo I managed to write myself into a corner in less than 100 words, I’ve decided to instead sign up for NaBloPoMo! I did manage posting every day for one month a couple of years ago, so I should be able to do it again.
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Among the “fun facts” listed on Discovery Health’s Web page devoted to the Duggars: Michelle, 40, has been pregnant for 126 months — or 10.5 years — of her life.
Erk. I think my tubes just tied themselves!

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June is turning out to be a busy month! Well, busy for us, that is. Got the garage door opener and water heater installed, two vet appointments so far – old cat and kitten stuff. This week is a long overdue hair appointment on Tuesday; a delivery of more [...]

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Who run BarterTown?!?
TXU Corp. threatened to shut down some power plants, if it can’t come to terms with state regulators over accusations that the Dallas power company manipulated the wholesale market.

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