Category Archives: Life Observations

Thank you veterans

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Linda Andrews

While this was originally passed to me for Memorial Day, I think we should remember on Remembrance Day, too.     It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Is Amazon a Threat to our First Amendment rights? (@Suzdemello @MFRW_ORG #ellorascave #notchilled)

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Amazon is known for its ruthless business practices—it doesn’t merely squeeze competition, it strangles it until it dies. (http://www.salon.com/2014/09/27/4_ways_amazons_ruthless_practices_are_crushing_local_economies_partner/)   Amazon currently sells 40% of all new books sold in the USA. Their percentage of the market in ebooks is … Continue reading →

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Giving up the 4th Amendment

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Linda Andrews

I watch a lot of really obscure programs, documentaries, and reality TV. I’m sure the Netflix algorithm is a bit freaked out when trying to recommend things to me based on past habits. Why do I do it? Part of … Continue reading →

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Wiped Out

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Linda Andrews

I don’t know about where you live, but where I live we get a nice rain during the winter and summer. Because I live in the desert, it’s hot and dry most of the year and so a funny thing … Continue reading →

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A Word of Advice

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Did you ever have something happen to you that left you scratching your head as if you’ve missed a page in the manual of life? I did, so I took an informal poll of my friends, family and hubby and … Continue reading →

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At Last

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Linda Andrews

I had been waiting for this day for three years. Knowing it was coming and preparing for it in so many ways. And like all things that happen in my family, what could have been a trickle is actually a … Continue reading →

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After the Rain

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Linda Andrews

For the last few weeks, we’ve been blessed with rain. But after the rain, come the weeds and mosquitos. It’s not as if they’re not there all the time. I just seem to notice them. And judging from the bite … Continue reading →

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Lots of folks think this is just the best time of year. Okay, most of them are parents. But there are a lot of kids in that number. They have to be bored too. Most of them say if often … Continue reading →

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$1.49 plus tax

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Home repairs are never simple. If they are for you, know this—I hate you. So weeks ago, my daughter asked me to help her paint her room. She did a fairly good job of prepping but really, teenagers should be … Continue reading →

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From Left to Right

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Linda Andrews

The human brain is divided into two halves. The left side is the center for logic and the right deals with creativity.  Traditionally, males are seen as left-brained and women right-brained. Of course this is a bunch of hooey.  While … Continue reading →

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