Monthly Archives: November 2011

ONE DOWN … 434 TO GO.

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  How can you extort money?  Let me count the ways. Barney Frank is retiring after three decades in his seat, Because of the redistricting he thinks he’d go down in defeat. We’re glad that once he’s gone we’ll no … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Reasons Why Thanksgiving vs Christmas Is My Favorite Holiday

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

by Bob Sparrow 10.  Only holiday that features eating 9. Don’t have to figure out what to get my 92 year old mother 8. Not as scary as Halloween, not as expensive as Christmas 7. Don’t have to find that … Continue reading →

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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Some thoughts on Thanksgiving by Suzanne Sparrow Watson I have spent much of my time the past few months writing the history of our family.  My research has taken me to places that I never expected to go. For example, the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Got The Political Football?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: Newt Takes the Lead . . . This Week I’m not so sure which party is enjoying this the most; The Republicans have a struggling president to roast, While the Democrats are finding it quite easy to critique The … Continue reading →

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WHAT A COUNTRY!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Only in America. On Thursday Oscar Ramiro Ortega was arrested on the spot, For driving to the White House to take a well-aimed shot. The details of the incident show just how diverse we are: A Latin shooter wields … Continue reading →

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Does Anybody’s Government Work?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: It’s Not My Job President Giorgio Napolitano, told an irate Italian mob That fixing his own government was not part of his job. So to keep the masses happy as they tried to go berserk, He gave the task … Continue reading →

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DUMB ACTS

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Maybe the Alzheimer’s test is in order. Rick Perry had a stumble at the debate the other night, His fumbling and his stalling suggest his brain has taken flight. If you have three things to remember and you can … Continue reading →

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Can You Tap Dance in Flip Flops?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: I Feel Strongly Both Ways Romney’s getting bashed for the changing of his stances; Is he trying to get ready for some presidential dances? Some who know him best, have heard that he has said, “When Obama leaves I hope … Continue reading →

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Freddie and the Greeks

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: No One Wants A Greek In A Position . . . To Fail In Athens the economy is struggling As alignment with the Euro they seek. The rest of Europe’s not happy with the problem, But no one dares … Continue reading →

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IT’S TIME TO SAY GOOD NIGHT

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Hmmmm, what’s the old saying?  Deny, deny, deny.  It’s been discovered Herman Cain had a sexual harassment charge, A case that he now claims was settled and discharged. All we know is when the press rakes a contender over … Continue reading →

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