Monthly Archives: January 2009

Jody’s Wall Street Plan – Confiscate Bonuses, Cap CEO Compensation & Fire Top Executives

Update:  Wed., February 04, 2009 Obama Limits Bailed-out Bank CEO Pay To $500,000  Veiw Obama Press Conference I fell asleep with my television on last night and woke up to CNN reporting on Claire McCaskill calling for a $400,000.00 compensation … Continue reading

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Wii Fit, Yoga Day 2

My son brought home Wii Fit yesterday and I’ve now done Yoga two days in row…yeah, I know. Let me first start by saying thanks for all the ballet lessons Mom. There is no question that its had a profound … Continue reading

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Blackwater Banned from Iraq, Blanket Immunity Repealed

Reprinted from  Al Jazeera US security firm banned from Iraq At least 17 civilians were killed in the shooting in Baghdad’s Nisoor Square [AFP] Blackwater, a US private security firm, has been barred from providing security for US diplomats in Iraq … Continue reading

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3 A.M. on Day 3

It’s 3:30 A.M., I’ve been awake for about a half hour and I’m crabby, really crabby. This is the third day in a row that I woke up after 3 or 4 hours of sleep and I can’t go back … Continue reading

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Nobody Cuts a Dress Like Maggie London

While shopping online this morning I fell  in love with this scarlet dress. Before logging on to the Nordstrom’s website, I checked out petite sized dresses sold in the same price range on other sites and they were just wrong. … Continue reading

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In the Neighborhood

I woke up at 3:30 A.M. to the sound of sirens and the shouts of firefighters in my yard. The fire was kittycorner from my house but I couldn’t tell if the back of the chuch was on fire or … Continue reading

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While We’re on the Subject…

Since we’re on the topic of creepy…. The house I live in is a 107 year old farmhouse that was recently renovated from floor to ceiling including the basement. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom so tiny that … Continue reading

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Who Was I Before I Was Me?

The headline is a question my oldest son asked me when he was about 3 or 4 . We were in the parking lot of a convenience store where I had just purchased a soda and a copy of U.S. … Continue reading

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Today I Want…

Today I want winter to end and menopause to begin. I want to take a long walk in warm weather. I want to read a book on the back patio while sipping wine and roasting Red Crab on the grill. … Continue reading

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The Genetic Lottery

My 18 year old daughter often complains that she isn’t built like anyone she knows, she envies her cousins tan skin, blonde hair and sleek figure. Today while online I was reading an article and noted that Marilyn Monroe died … Continue reading

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