Archive for October, 2008

2000

Posted: October 20, 2008 in Random Thoughts
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I’m waiting for something I write to go viral but for the moment I’ve reached 2000 views to this blog and I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has encouraged me to keep it up. I recall how exciting it was to receive my first comments, not just from friends but also from [...]

Deborah Sharp’s “Mama Does Time”

Posted: October 16, 2008 in Books & Authors, Women
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My friend, Deborah Sharp, has just written her first book. “Mama Does Time” is a gentle murder mystery with colorful characters and a brilliantly developed sense of place. It is set in central Florida and is full of Southern wit and details. The caper begs you to keep turning the page. It reads like an [...]

Joe the Plumber

Posted: October 16, 2008 in Economy, Politics
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I watched the final Presidential debate last night and the discussion about Joe the Plumber.  Joe is a plumber from Toledo, Ohio who challenged Barack Obama because his taxes would go up if he bought his bosses business.  Since the business makes over $250,000 a year his taxes would rise from 36% to 39% under Obama’s plan.  On [...]