Got Brains? (anybody...hmmm...well, do ya?)

A New Way to Look at Obama

I received this in an e-mail this morning and thought, "oh, no...not another Obama bash". I am not pro Obama and never have been, but do get tired of all the really nasty so called jokes. But this is a way of looking at him that I never really explored...til now!

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Good Bye, Old Deuteronomy

Moonlight, turn your face to the moonlight Let your memory lead you Open up, enter in If you find there the meaning of what happiness is Then a new life will begin  

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You Might be a Redneck if...

I received this in an email this morning and just tought I would pass it on. By-the-way, according to this I am a redneck and dang proud of it. You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, "One nation, under God..."

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Deuteronomy's Story

Old Deuteronomy Old Deuteronomy's lived a long time;He's a Cat who has lived many lives in succession.He was famous in proverb and famous in rhyme...

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Men and Procrastination

Procrastinate: verb to put off intentionally and habitually; to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done. Synonym: delay

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Scam Mail From a Newsviner

I had set my preferences to "friends only", but this still made it through some how...I am hoping it isn't someone on my friends list. The only reason I even opened the e-mail is because it had come through newsvine mail to my private e-mail.

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To Quit, Not Quit, or Just take a Break

I find it strange that viners feel it necessary to tell the entire community that they are thinking about quitting Newsvine or are going to take a break, vacation, or hiatus. This seems like a ploy for attention and/or sympathy.

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Say it here!

Do you have a long standing beef, complaint or just want to sound off about something? Feel free to say it here. Just remember the Code of Honor. There is no particular topic. Just what you want to say. Do not feel obligated to comment on anything else any other viner has stated.

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Yummy Ham Salad

Left over ham (from that Sunday ham you cooked) cut into chunks 3 or 4 hard boiled eggs Homemade mayonnaise (amount will depend on how much ham you have) Homemade dill pickle relish (again, amount will depend on how much ham you have)

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Quick and Easy Cobbler

This is a recipe I got from one of those school cookbooks a very long time ago. I changed some things to our taste (my boys and I and now my guy and I).

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Buttermilk Cornbread

To make real Southern-style buttermilk cornbread, you first need a real USA made cast iron skillet that is well seasoned. I have a #8 that was passed down from my mom, so it has seen many a pone of cornbread in its day. Some people add sugar to their recipe.

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Biscuits, Ham, Hominy, Eggs, and Red-Eye Gravy

This is a good start to any day! Just add a good cup of hot coffee and some juice or fresh fruit when in season. Step1- Make homemade buttermilk biscuits: Pre-heat oven to 425 F or 450 F (which ever works best for you)

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The Republican Party

This is just a short article I decided to write after doing a bit of reading and some research on the Republican Party. An excerpt from the Introduction of a book by Francis Curtis, titled "The Republican Party" states:

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Moms

My brother sent this to me in an e-mail. MOMS

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My Guy's Favorite Meat Loaf

Loaf 1 lb lean ground beef 1 lb sausage (my guy likes hot/spicy) 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 medium bell pepper (any color you like) 1 cup oat meal (regular or quick cooking) 1 egg 1/2 cup tomato sauce fresh ground sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Sauce

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We have room but for one flag, the American flag...a statement by Theodore Roosevelt

Some one sent me a U-tube video of a song today that made me think of this. "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith, becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else,  …

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To Those of You Born 1930 - 1979

This was in as e-mail I got from my brother this morning: To Those of You Born 1930 - 1979 TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's & 70's! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.

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Happy Valentine's Day

Well, it's that time of year again. When everyone goes nuts trying to get that perfect Valentine gift for someone they profess to love so that person will love them back. People...get a grip.

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Joining a Group on Newsvine

I have been having a problem with the groups on Newsvine. I am not sure the "owners" and/or moderators of most of the groups are even paying attention to their duties as the group owner/moderator.

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I D K- I Don't Know

Hey everyone, there is a new group on Newsvine.

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Fan Box

I have been deluged with "fan mail" from something called '"Fan Box". They send kisses, hugs, hellos, prayers and requests to be added to your fans list (I do not have a fans list on that site).

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Winter Wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland. Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland.

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The Christmas Trees

Every year, on a Saturday about a week before Christmas, we had a family excursion to the country woodlands to find a Christmas tree. Mom would get up early and fix a breakfast of pancakes and bacon and then fix sandwiches to take with us on our outing.

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Yet Another View of the Holidays

Ahhh, the holidays are upon us. The freeways are jammed with vehicles full of people. All going somewhere to gorge themselves with turkey and other foods. First, they will arrive at their destination tired, angry, and frustrated from the trip.

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Over the River and Through the Woods...

My youngest son used to sing this when he and the children would come to see me over the holidays. Although I lived in a small town, you actually had to drive over the Coosa River and through the woods to get to "Grandma's" house.

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I was born and raised in "The Heart of Dixie" and moved to Southern California in the Spring of 2006 to be with my "one".

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