Category Archives: Musings

The Monday Morning Blues

Posted on October 24, 2011 by breezespeaks

It was a nice mellow weekend, the kids are back in school, and Mr. Mom has housework and laundry to do.  I now understand why they used to call Valium mothers little helper.  Do you remember the lyrics to the … Continue reading →

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Harold Egbert Camping – The End Is Nigh

Posted on October 20, 2011 by breezespeaks

I would be remiss if I failed to mention my favorite whipping boy, the peerless prognosticator Harold Egbert Camping, and his latest end of the world prediction, which is set for tomorrow, October 21st, 2011. Harold, who suffered a stroke on … Continue reading →

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Twitter Bites

Posted on October 16, 2011 by breezespeaks

No, these are not tasty little Twitter Treats – try saying that three times fast – this is a slash and trash piece on what Twitter is all about. I joined Twitter with admittedly selfish motives: I was looking to … Continue reading →

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No Rant Friday

Posted on October 7, 2011 by breezespeaks

After angering many people the last few weeks, I plan for today’s post to be almost benign in its intent.  I have no wish to provoke today.  It’s just that in the past I’ve tried to open a few eyes … Continue reading →

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Books Everyone Should Read – Take Two

Posted on September 28, 2011 by breezespeaks

My piece yesterday proved very popular, much to my surprise.  I am glad there are so many readers out there; maybe there is hope for us yet.  So I decided to add a few more books to the list.  Let’s … Continue reading →

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On Turning Fifty

Posted on September 26, 2011 by breezespeaks

Today is my birthday.  I am not writing this piece to receive well wishes, birthday greetings or sympathy.  I have never put much stock in cards – screw Hallmark – I am too shy to be comfortable at parties, especially when they’re … Continue reading →

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I Wish

Posted on September 12, 2011 by breezespeaks

I have written much lately on the problems facing America, and the world in general, and I have been repeating myself ad infinitum.  So I have come up with a wish list. I wish people would treat each other with the same … Continue reading →

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Rep. Eric Cantor Backtracks on FEMA Funding Statements

Posted on September 1, 2011 by breezespeaks

Virginia Representative Eric Cantor has reversed his position on funding FEMA following Hurricane Irene’s destructive visit last weekend. “There are no strings attached,” Mr. Cantor claimed.  “We found the money.  It’s the Democratic led Senate that is holding up the … Continue reading →

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Come On, Irene

Posted on August 27, 2011 by breezespeaks

People are freaking out. It is 2:00pm on Saturday, and most of the east coast is in a panic from the imminent arrival of Hurricane Irene.  You would think folks had never experienced a storm before.  The stores have been … Continue reading →

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Summer Heat

Posted on July 21, 2011 by breezespeaks

This is for all you folks who wanted summer heat. We had a rough winter, snow wise, and many folks, including myself, wished the snow would go away.  At one point, we had snow on the ground continuously from December … Continue reading →

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