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Rick Perry on Letterman / Nixon, Ford and other memorable debate gaffes / Obama administration delays decision on major pipeline until after Elections
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Perry vows to stay in race after major gaffe in debate / Stocks stabilize after global selloff / Education Dept. investigating Penn State
Ouch! Can Rick Perry recover?
I have a new theory about the Republican cast of presidential characters, I mean candidates. I've suspected for a while that the reason the GOP has let Rick Perry and Michelle Bachmann on stage is that they make Mitt Romney look so good. In the past, Romney just wasn't able [...]
The Mom Vivant / Do what I say, not what I sing. Inappropriate lyrics and kids.
A friend of mine called me the other day to ask what I do when I think my kids are mindlessly repeating catchy tunes with wildly inappropriate lyrics. Not a new problem. I remember being taken aback when my then 3rd grade daughter and 1st grade son were singing the [...]
Spiced yogurt chicken
I had a friend in California who made a spiced yogurt chicken dish for our book club once and it was truly memorable. This dish is from Alana Kellogg's fantastic blog, Kitchen Parade. Let us know how it turns out. Prep time: 10 minutes Then marinate: 20 minutes Then grill [...]
Is Medicare the elephant in the middle of the room?
There's a word that has become the proverbial elephant in the middle of the room for Democrats. Medicare. The only time it is mentioned is when President Obama uses it to scare the elderly into thinking the Republicans are going to leave them high and dry by eliminating benefits without [...]
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Michigan a bleak backdrop for tonight's Republican debates / 60 Minutes to air investigation into conflict of interest by Nancy Pelosi / White House quiet on whether Iran is making nuclear weapons
Do we elect the President or does the Electoral College?
From Congressforkids.net: Did you know that voters in the United States don't vote for the president? People actually vote for a group of electors when they go to the polls on Election Day. These electors have pledged to support a party's nominee for president. In many states the ballot lists [...]
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Cain pushes back against groping charges / Cain accuser lives in same Chicago apt. building as Obama ally David Axelrod / Federal appeals court rules Obamacare constitutional
Eggs for Dinner? Yup!
Herbed-Baked Eggs (Source: Ina Garten “Barefood in Paris” and the show Barefoot Contessa) 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan 6 extra-large eggs 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted [...]