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The World is Moving

“Come, come, my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles, and see that the world is moving.” ~Elizabeth Cady Stanton, American civil rights pioneer, born this day in 1815. *** *** *** *** While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. ***

Predicting The Winner of Tonight’s Debate

“To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” ~Mark Twain While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. ***

Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan

“It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.” ~Carl Sagan While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. ***

Lotteries Can Be Dangerous to Your Health

State lotteries can be bad for your health. At least, they can be – if you win. No, seriously. According to the experts, people who experience “sudden financial windfalls” can ultimately expect to feel anxiety, depression, anger, distrust, lack of identity and a sense of loss. Whoa. We all like to think that a fat … Continue reading →

Aunt Betty on 2016 Elections

“To err is human, but to really screw things up takes a Republican.” ~Aunt Betty’s Almanac     While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. Even through the title is entirely inappropriate for this post. ***

American Legend

“Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.” ~Happy Birthday to American original Ruth Gordon While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. Even through the title is entirely inappropriate for this post. ***

Sometimes, a Single Sentence Says it All

“A sad soul can kill quicker than a germ.” ~John Steinbeck, awarded the Nobel Prize in literature this day in 1962 While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. Even through the title is entirely inappropriate for this post. ***

The Woman Who Put Ralph Kramden to Shame

“I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.” ~Rosa Parks, who died 10 years ago today. While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. Even through the title is entirely inappropriate for this post. ***

Health Made Easy

“I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself.” ~ Happy Birthday, Johnny Carson While you’re here, check out our new book on Amazon. Even through the title is entirely inappropriate for this post. ***

Ambition

“Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.” ~Happy Birthday to mind-expanding Timothy Leary! ***