Monthly Archives: April 2013

The George W. Bush Library

Posted on April 29, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   Asking President George W. Bush (43) to endow a library is like asking a paralyzed man to tap dance.                                  R. Van Conoley

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A Wise Saying – Part 45

Posted on April 28, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

The only man who behaves sensibly is my tailor;  he takes my measure anew every time he sees me, whilst all the rest go on with their old measurements, and expect them to fit me.   George Bernard Shaw

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Neither Bush Nor Clinton

Posted on April 26, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   The one thing that I know with absolute certainty is that I do not want a president elected in 2016 named either Bush or Clinton ! Unfortunately Jeb Bush is a serious candidate for the 2016 republican presidential nomination.  Even … Continue reading →

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A Slap On The Wrist

Posted on April 24, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   Former Broward County Commissioner and former Broward County School Board Member Diana Wasserman-Rubin pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts on April 23, 2013.  This plea deal allows Ms. Wasserman-Rubin to keep her $ 5,000.00/month pension.     This deal also … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 44

Posted on April 21, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

It takes less time to do a thing right, than it does to explain why you did it wrong.  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Terrorist Attack In Boston

Posted on April 15, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday ( 4-15-2013). Reports indicate that at least three people were killed and over 140 others were injured.  At least ten people lost limbs.    President Obama … Continue reading →

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A Cure At Last !

Posted on April 13, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   My wife, Mary, began to experience back pain seven and one-half years ago.  Since my wife and I have both used acupuncture in the past, I suggested that Mary treat the problem with acupuncture.  After several months of acupuncture, … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 43

Posted on April 13, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast;  a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.      Buddha

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Volusia County Schools: Enough To Gag A Maggot

Posted on April 10, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   A health inspection report dated March 27, by the State of Florida Department of Health stated that DeLand High School was rated unsatisfactory.  The observations included: 1) Roach waste around refrigerators and bookshelves; 2) Feral cats living under a … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 42

Posted on April 8, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   “A man’s only as old as the woman he feels.”  Groucho Marx

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