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Monthly Archives: June 2008

Trepidation

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Somewhere is some writer’s well-constructed remark — if I knew where to start searching I’d be there — about the fear of no one ever reading you is only slightly scarier than the thought your works are being read. Relatives who live many states away, I learned on a recent family reunion, read me with [...]

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Hang On, Hilly

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Be like Huck, Sen. Clinton: Hang in until the delegate count passes the point of no returns, when the opponent has that crystal majority of pledged delegate votes. Oh, that’s coming up soon, isn’t it. Republican campaign underdog and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Thursday [May 8, 2008] that Clinton should ignore critics pressuring [...]

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Aarp, Aarp, barks Sandy

Monday, June 2, 2008

If AARP is 50 this year, and it is, then it qualifies for AARP. That means AARP will be eligible for AARP membership with all its discounts and special offers. The American Association of Retired Persons thus will send itself innumerable messages, electronically and postally, offering targeted news and special privileges (insurance, travel discounts). If [...]

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