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Which Generation Are You?

Generation: A group of individuals born and living roughly at the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences, values and life stages.  Life stages are infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, middle aged and senior citizens. The notion of generations really became a subject of study around the turn of the 20th century.  The very first generation […]

Government

The First Branch of Government is…

Congress is the first branch of government… Or so it used to be… The Constitution clearly defines the three branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial.  Articles I, II, and III. Congress makes the laws, executive enforces the laws and judicial interprets and explains the laws. And though there is no specific mention of checks […]

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The Diplomat

Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]

Consumer

Shirley Temple 7UP

6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple?  If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]

Diversity

Finding Religion

Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]


 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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The 86th Annual Academy Awards

I usually do Oscar predictions; This year I’ve decided to do it in hindsight. The show is over and the winners have been named. Now is my chance to test my perspective and ability to analyze an outcome based on the actual out...
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Our Review 3 / 5 - Above Average
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Football Could Be A Deal-Breaker

So BA: My husband is obsessed with Football.  What can I do to get him away from the TV and those endless Football games?     JLA   So JLA: Nothing.  Leave him alone.  Take your credit card and go to the mall with one...
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Five Guys or Shake Shack?

I do love a good burger. But, as Americans, I think that’s a requirement. I recently wrote a post about a gourmet burger I had at an upscale restaurant in lower Manhattan. It was a $25 burger… Don’t get me wrong, it was g...
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The 87th Academy Awards

Hindsight is 20/20. Last year, I decided to review the Oscars instead of predict the Oscars. That worked. I’m doing that again… My first review item is the host. Hugh Jackman is my story and I’m sticking to it. I like...
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