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About Sparrow/Watson

Writer of tributes, poems, travels and observations of life

Aloha

This week I’m in Hawaii and have just turned off the news, And focused on relaxing, taking in some sunset views. So my world consists of trade winds and walking on the sand And sitting by a palm tree with a … Continue reading

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Perry, Eastman, Lowe and Shatner

Headlines: “I’m Suspending My Campaign and I’d Like to Endorse . . . uhhh. Governor Rick Perry has closed down his whole campaign; He realized that his efforts were probably in vain. As to whom he will endorse for election … Continue reading

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Nomination Decided With Just Two States!

Headlines: Is the nomination process already over? Iowa and New Hampshire have chosen Romney with their vote, So it seems the other 48 have clearly missed the boat. Romney is the nominee, stop the presses, hold the ads; The best … Continue reading

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Turn Bad Resolutions Into Better Resolutions

By Bob Sparrow Some of you have already put your New Year’s resolutions on paper; hopefully they’re in pencil.  Most of us have had some vague ideas rattling around in our heads about how we’d resolve, no, how we’d ‘wish’ … Continue reading

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Bolsheviks, Brats, Bowls and Books

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 Santa Claus Coming To Town?

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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What Would Happen If Our Government Shut Down?

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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Fast and Curious

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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Affairs to Forget

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

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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