Tag Archives: Opinion

Much Prayer Needed for President Obama’s Safety

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Skip@RR

I spotted this car yesterday with this big sign taped on it. Not something you see everyday. Certainly, the sentiment was thought provoking. As we sat at the light in front of Trader Joe’s, I snapped this from my cell … Continue reading →

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A tale of two empires.

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Skip@RR

I’m not a doomer. Well, not exactly. But I occasionally read some of the doomer stuff, and one of the more interesting authors I have come across online is Dimitry Orlov. He was a citizen of both the US and … Continue reading →

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Baby Black Phoebe has no safety net

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Skip@RR

We hope you join us today, and pause to remember those who sacrificed all for freedom. I have a shot of a fledgling Black Phoebe from the nest under my shed’s eave. The baby’s parents work all day, from sunup … Continue reading →

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H1N1 Flu coming soon to a neighborhood near you (probably)

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Skip@RR

I don’t have any better insight into this subject than you do, but I have been watching the CDC website. The numbers make it look pretty inevitable that flu is headed our way. At this point there are no reported … Continue reading →

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4-20 Time to consider legalization and taxation of Marijuana

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Skip@RR

The time has come to consider legalizing and taxing Marijuana. Sure, it’s easier to ignore this problem and go along with the status quo, than to come out for change. But it’s my blog and I can say what I … Continue reading →

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Apology for yesterday’s Record Searchlight expose’

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Skip@RR

Sorry readers. Turns out my “discovery” yesterday that RS has been running and re-running the comic strip of the long dead Charles Schulz for years was not any kind of scoop at all. Several of you informed me that it … Continue reading →

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A Black Swan event in Anderson

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Skip@RR

Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce Greeters was held at the beautiful Gaia Hotel. It’s a lovely property, built with the deliberate use of environmentally conscious materials. Great turnout, and the food was terrific. The staff was first rate. These movers and … Continue reading →

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The Statue of Income Tax

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Skip@RR

It’s a sign of the times. In our town, waving a sign isn’t just a job, it’s a career. Here we see Lady Liberty and her employees, on Lake Boulevard. There is dignity in all labor, but you’d be hard … Continue reading →

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Those Lotto left behind, the every day winners.

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Skip@RR
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Record Searchlight marijuana legalization stance is timely and courageous

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Skip@RR

Wow. Things have really changed in my hometown. Maybe you missed this giant sweep of the weather vane indicating the winds of change, but I do believe an editor of our local paper, the Record Searchlight, has just opined that … Continue reading →

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