Morning Glory

… couldn’t it be a Reagan Clone?  Does it have to be a clone of Jimmy Carter?

Jeffrey Lord, in yesterday’s “Political Hay”, points out that

With all of the sweep of American history to look back on, with virtual libraries of history recording what works and what doesn’t when running the American government, Obama has stunningly selected the Carter policies as his role model.

In the article titled Jimmy Carter’s Second Term, Lord asks

Is it possible that America really wants to return to those depressing days of gas lines and leisure suits? Of malaise and shock over the aggressiveness of America’s enemies? The days when the policies Obama is advocating raised unemployment rates, interest rates and inflation rates into the double digits? When America’s enemies looked the President of the United States in the eye — and found he really wanted to kiss them on the cheek?

From taxing “windfall profits” to downsizing the military, from attacking the 3-martini-lunch to raising the tax on Social Security benefits, Obama is a Carter clone.  And the last person we need in the White House.

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Enough said.

I don’t get over to visit The Poor Farm as often as I’d like, but whenever I do I find something enlightening and/or entertaining to make it worth the trip.

For example: I know you’ve heard about the “food crisis” and how we’re all gonna’ starve to death if we persist in this folly of using food for fuel. Jeffro, who is the Head Honcho on the Farm, would beg to differ. He’s written an insightful essay on all the reasons that the stories we hear ain’t necessarily so. It bears reading and careful consideration.

My daughter sent me a picture of her unit that she said I could share … as edited.

She has it made as the only girl in the group - she gets her own private quarters, facilities, etc. I’m sure there’s a downside, too; but she doesn’t complain much so I don’t know what it is.

She’s third from the end on the front row - the one with the rifle on her knee. I still don’t understand why she shoots lefty; she’s NOT left-handed.

As you may or may not know, half of my family (my mother’s side) is from Canada. So they want to know:

We in Canada cannot figure out why you are even bothering to hold an election in the USA.

On one side, you have a bitch who is a lawyer, married to a lawyer . . . and a lawyer who is married to a bitch who is a lawyer.

On the other side, you have a war hero married to a good looking woman with big tits who owns a beer distributorship.

Is there a contest here?”

Ever wonder how to say thank you when you see a military person in uniform?

See a simple way to do it from across a room or as you are passing by.

The Gratitude Campaign.Org

Please pass it on to family & friends!

Some of these I already knew, but I learned a few new tricks here, too.

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.(hmmmmmm…)
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Use an empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won’t refreeze. (Wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
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To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The wax will fall out.
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Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped in baking soda. It comes off with a little effort (elbow grease that is!).
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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops?(like store receipt BLUE!) Wipe with rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
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Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of scissors and cut each pad in half. After years of having to throw away rusted and smelly, but barely used, pads, I finally decided that this would be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last me twice as long. In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened this way.
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Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works every time! (Now, where to put the body?)
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Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don’t wash windows on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
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Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
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Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.
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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning.
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To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
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To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top.
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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces and there won’t be any stains.
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere … Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.

In conflict with North Carolina law, which allows firearms education in the public schools, a Wake County principal has canceled his school’s participation in a marksmanship tournament for which the school’s Rifle Team has been practicing and preparing for months. He did so with no notice to the team; the event will be over before they can appeal his decision. His reason? “Ammo and students don’t mix”.

Never mind that the school has participated in this same event for the past 22 years, along with close to 2,000 other middle and high school age shooters from across the state. Never mind that the decision conflicts with state law. Never mind that the event is sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (a state agency) and supervised by adults who are certified in firearms safety.

The only part of this story that warmed my heart was learning that the team has been coached for the past 22 years by a woman: Janet Harris also teaches Hunter Education and is the advisor to the FFA club who sponsors the team. There are too few women shooters; having her in this position will (hopefully) encourage the female students to learn to shoot.

You can read the full article here.

Despite anything my offspring might tell you to the contrary, I have never actually done anything like this (I just wish I did!).

H/T to Code Culture