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The long,bitter campaigns are over,and the people have chosen a new President. He wasn't my choice-but he was and is theirs. It's time to respect that fact.

Rejoice, Ladies !! "The Divine Caroline" may soon be displaying her superior fashion sense in the US Senate !

I couldn't get back to sleep this morning, so I came downstairs and watched TV...

It's the 233rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps: whose history is written in blood and honor.

This is a short,very personal reverie.

It's that time again ! Tricky Treats for Kitties,relationships and more !!

The Golden Alumni of Pine Bush NY hold an annual fete for each class that graduated 50 or more years ago. I went to the reunion yesterday.

This month's features: The dangers of interspecies internet dating ... and more !

I looked for something relating to 9/11/01 on the many calendars in my home. Only one rememberd it was Patriot day.

Just when I thought we were safe from endless assaults on Sarah Palin,my "visiting rabbit" turned up- wearing an RETC button ! You never HEARD of RETC ? Neither did I before tonight.

Yesterday, I became aware of a vicious slander against Republican VP choice, Sarah Palin ,and asked my fellow Freepers for help. Many said we should just ignore the whole thing,but I believe evil of this sort should be confronted head-on. Many,many other Freepers contributed links to helpful information, and , thanks to their help,this unofficial counter-attack is underway.

I'm wondering if someone can help: Some "lovable lib" at Daily Kos has been circulating the story Sarah Palin did not have a Downs syndrome baby-that it was actually her daughter who had the baby. By way of "proof" a photograph showing Mrs. Palin exiting a plane is being offered. The photo is ambiguous: because of Palin's dress,it's very difficult to see that pre-natal bulge-7 weeks before delivery date. I've scoured for images, and noticed a large number have been pulled from Flicker (?)-some of which might have been profile shots of the governor. If anyone else knows of a...

An old schoolmate of mine-Patricia Martone- is hospitalized with a broken hip,and faces a long,painful recovery. Pat is a senior citizen-just a year or two younger than me;and a broken hip at our age is very serious indeed ! Please add Patricia (and her husband Ray,who will soon become her primary caregiver) to your prayers-or,if you don't pray, please send a kindly thought,and best wishes for a quick recovery. Thanks !

I'm posting a bit ahead of time for the Friday humor section,but I'm an Old Geezer now and need my sleep ! In any event, The Ladies Hmmm Journal has some sizzling ideas for Show 'n Tell in its "Back to School" issue !

(A good friend, who works with the mentally handicapped forwarded a copy of this letter.) Contact Us | The Arc Website 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 650, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | 301.565.3842 ACTION ALERT - Offensive Portrayal of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Movie Scheduled for Release on August 13, 2008August 5, 2008To: State and Local Chapter LeadersFrom: Peter V. Berns, Executive Director The following is important information about a movie - Tropic Thunder - that includes a very negative portrayal of a person with intellectual disabilities as well as extensive use of the R-word. Release of this movie was...

Did the apparent suicide of Dr. Bruce Ivins solve the Anthrax Murders ? Let's wait and see.

Our two celebrities-Leo the Lion and Gentle Ben-list their grievances as we wonder: Can This Alternative Relationship Be Saved ?

Torn from the pages of "The Ladies' Hmmm Journal" - a hard-hitting photo essay !!

Earlier rumors Our Designee, Barack Obama, had flown in to Afghanistan on a magic carpet proved to be a bit over-optimistic;but many are sticking with their report of an Angelic Choir's presence.

I saw a little headline on YAHOO this morning,and followed up. Apparently,I was not the only one !