Monthly Archives: December 2011

NEW YEAR’S: THE TRIUMPH OF HOPE OVER EXPERIENCE

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson 2011 was not a good year in our household.  This year some health issues, the death of a friend and the roller coaster stock market caught up with us.  And yet, here I sit on New … Continue reading →

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Bolsheviks, Brats, Bowls and Books

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: In Russia, You’re Free to Vote For The Only Person on the Ballot After 12 years of Putin the Russian people are saying The Prime Minister should be all done. But it’s hard to elect someone new to the … Continue reading →

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IS IT OVER YET?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Peace and Joy went AWOL this year. Christmas has come and gone and for us it was terrific, But the news from other places was tragic and horrific. Shootings, stabbings, fires … ‘twas the worst Christmas ever for some, … Continue reading →

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Is Santa Claus Coming To Town?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

If you haven’t read my sister’s post from Tuesday, you should; it captures the spirit of the season.  This post is more reflective of someone who’s been drinking the spirits of the season.  But the humor is a gift, as … Continue reading →

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YOU’RE A SAD ONE, MRS. GRINCH

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Much has been made in the press about the second grade teacher in upstate New York that told her class that there was no Santa Claus.  Apparently people are so angry that she is receiving threats.  … Continue reading →

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What Would Happen If Our Government Shut Down?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: Our Congress stared across the aisle to see if the other side blinked; To them it’s fun and games to take our budget to the brink. To be honest if they failed the vote, our government would be fine, … Continue reading →

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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF AN AK-47, PRAYER OR A HOT WOMAN

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Do they settle the election with a jump ball? Mikhail Prokhorov, the Nets’ owner, wants to be the Russian prez, He will face Putin and won’t be scared, or at least that’s what he says. He acknowledged that even … Continue reading →

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Fast and Curious

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: I Thought You Were Watching The Guns! Of a recent government gun bust we became so very curious; About an arms tracking tactic by the name of Fast and Furious. The tactic was designed to find the leaders and the funds, But somewhere … Continue reading →

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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  A nod from Tiger could be next.  Newt Gingrich leads the polls so now he’ll meet with Trump, And hope that his endorsement will put him over the hump. Herman Cain’s endorsing Newt, but if we could be so … Continue reading →

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Affairs to Forget

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines: Is Cain Able to Handle Situation Gingerly? Herman Cain provides the fodder for his political foes, When he sits down with his wife this week to see just what she knows About friend Ginger White with whom he just had friendly … Continue reading →

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