Monthly Archives: April 2011

U.S. Budget Cuts vs. National Debt

Posted on April 9, 2011 by OneMom

I have not been able to find any details of what is contained in the $38.5 billion cuts agreed to last night by Congress and President Obama, so I do not know if my job is in danger this fiscal … Continue reading →

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Friday Flyer

Posted on April 8, 2011 by OneMom

Gas rose to $3.90/gallon yesterday in our town. Haven’t checked it yet this morning, but typically Friday brings an increase around here. I received an award yesterday! Last weekend my daughter Hannah did not feel well – it was a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Topics

Posted on April 5, 2011 by OneMom

Our gas prices rose to $3.85/gallon yesterday. Well, I’m rounding up – specifically our gas price is $3.84 and 9/10 of a cent. That 9/10 of a penny is an odd little feature of gas prices … anybody know why … Continue reading →

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An Excuse for Hate

Posted on April 2, 2011 by OneMom

Pastor Terry Jones in Florida recently burned a copy of the quran. The Muslim reaction in Afghanistan has been to protest and murder UN workers. A quick scan of headlines and websites reveals that the outrage in the United States … Continue reading →

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Friday Flyer

Posted on April 1, 2011 by OneMom

I’ve been thinking a lot this week about how powerful perspective is. 39 degrees and sunny on March 31st is a pleasant Spring day in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. 39 degrees and sunny on March 31st in Houston, Texas would be … Continue reading →

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