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Via Gateway Pundit:  When discussing Chris Christie’s (final) decision to not run for President, Georgette Mosbacher, RNC Finance Co-Chair basically dismissed the fact that it was important saying that the RNC is going to get behind Mitt Romney because they think that ‘he’s more electable’.  Further, she says “He’s less conservative than a lot of… Continue reading

A friend of mine participated recently in a pain study–one where they induce pain and then test cognitive abilities and use an MRI to see the changes that pain makes in the brain.  When I think of studying pain, I think of this: Other things that cause me pain are Obama insisting that Congress has… Continue reading

People are going on about a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution to help rein in out of control government.  They’ve also talked out term limits for Congressmen.  I propose merging the two ideas into this:  a Constitutional amendment mandating a sunset limit on all government actions–budgets, laws, rules, and regulations.  I’m thinking that five… Continue reading

Via Chas at Southern Rockies Nature Blog:  A level three sexual predator escaped from a transport van into a North Dakota cornfield.  Even though they were harvesting beans and such at the time, the local farmers switched gears and started taking the corn instead.  They caught him.  After looking at the litany of convictions, it’s… Continue reading

During my sojourn at the Range this last weekend, I had a run-in with TSA Canine Agent Barkley.  Apparently the contents of my little overnight bag were deemed by him to be a danger to the Range and its occupants so he needed to inspect my belongings thoroughly. TSA Barkley: Hmmm….  stiletto heels.  Sorry ma’am. … Continue reading

A few weeks ago, a senior faculty member told me that I needed to ‘treat faculty members as if they were children’ in order to get them to provide me with information.  I figure this needs to be applied to the political class as well.  Eric Holder apparently lied to Congress when he said he… Continue reading

I was fortunate enough to be a part of a very special evening.  Brigid and I accompanied Dave to the Indy Symphony last night.  Beforehand, the lovely Brigid and I drew straws as to how we would dress for the evening.  It turned out that she was Classy and I was Tartie (unfortunately no way… Continue reading

Happy, happy birthday!  I’ve been so lucky to have you as my dad.  Your steady presence in my life has helped to shape me into the person I am.  You are proof that family is more than blood–family is heart and shared experience and love.  I love you and hope that you have a wonderful… Continue reading

The last refuge of a blogger with bloggers-block.  But you should enjoy these.  Getting ready to make the trip to Brigid’s tomorrow for what promises to be a lovely night out with her and Dave. Continue reading

Just because… Continue reading