Category Archives: Politics

Naughty or Nice?

Posted on 30 November 2010 by Valarie

The Liberty Council in Florida issues a “Naughty or Nice” list every year, listing which stores are “Christmas Friendly”, and which are not.  I was happy to see this year that Walmart and Disney are on the “Nice” list! The … Continue reading →

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Texas Alliance For Life

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Valarie

Last month, Gaylon and I had the privilege of being invited to the annual Texas Alliance for Life benefit dinner with some friends.  It was downtown, at the Austin Hilton, and the food and company were wonderful! The speaker was … Continue reading →

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Capital Tour & Tea Party Lady

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Valarie

On Wednesday, Abby and I went with our homeschool group to tour the Capital Building and Visitor Center downtown. It was a lot of fun for both of us, and we learned some things that we hadn’t known before, such … Continue reading →

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A Good Start

Posted on 3 November 2010 by Valarie

I have been having an internal debate with myself over whether or not I really wanted to make any comments about the election yesterday.  Ultimately, I just cannot help myself, and must make a few remarks. First, I really like … Continue reading →

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Only In Texas

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Valarie

Okay, this edition of “Only In Texas” is of a more serious nature, although Mom and I did find some humor in it.  I get an email newsletter from the Texas Homeschool Coalition, and it tends to be rather political.  … Continue reading →

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Keep The Dream Alive!

Posted on 10 September 2010 by Valarie
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It’s Personal!

Posted on 29 June 2010 by Valarie

My home state of New Mexico is very much a liberal state. But, apparently, not everybody in New Mexico has drunk the Kool-Aide. This billboard is located 3.6 mile east of the Roswell City limits, along the south side of … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2010

Posted on 31 May 2010 by Valarie

Please take a moment today to stop and thank God for all of those who have given their lives so that you could live freely in the greatest county in the world, the United States of America!  God Bless America!!

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Memorial Day 2010, Part 3

Posted on 30 May 2010 by Valarie
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Memorial Day 2010, Part 2

Posted on 29 May 2010 by Valarie
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Memorial Day 2010, Part 1

Posted on 28 May 2010 by Valarie

For Memorial Day this year, I am going to post some “cartoons” that, I think, really convey what Memorial Day is all about.  I think it is so important that we honor our military, both currently serving and those who … Continue reading →

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Irreconcilable Differences

Posted on 24 May 2010 by Valarie

I was going to write a long post about how much I have come to hate politics, and how badly I hate hearing any news lately.  It is  just all very discouraging.  I have always tried to read both sides … Continue reading →

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American Flag Offensive??

Posted on 12 May 2010 by Valarie
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Eyjafjallajokull: A Lesson In Futility

Posted on 27 April 2010 by Valarie

Sometimes you get an email, and it’s just so good, you gotta pass it on.  I’m not talking about those horrible mushy “It takes guts to say Jesus” things.  I’m talking about something that is so fearlessly obvious that most … Continue reading →

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March For Life 2010

Posted on 22 January 2010 by Valarie

“Even though you can’t see or hear them at all, A person’s a person, no matter how small.” ~Dr. Seuss~ Today is the annual March For Life in Washington, D.C., in protest of the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.  … Continue reading →

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