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I am a Baby Boomer living in the Pacific Northwest.

I enjoy learning, reading and writing about just about everything. I try to write from the Baby Boomer perspective with honesty, a sense of humor, and without taking myself, my writing, or my generation too

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Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Finding typing/clerical work from home: 4 of 7
I made the following modification on April 22 with one of me feet stuck firmly in my mouth.As you can see below, my original response was pretty negative. But I have looked through a number of sites and found that it may be possible. There seems to be lots of transcription work where you will be emailed a mp3 or wav file to t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Hillary Clinton's qualifications to be president: 30 of 51
I do like Hillary. I have a lot of respect for the dignified way she behaved during the impeachment process. I think she's very bright and very well educated.However, I'm not sure, in fact I'm inclined to think she would not be a good president. Very rarely does a Senator make a good president. The processes are much differen... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 Chicago Cubs: 11 of 17
I love so many things about the Cubs. I love Wrigley Field and how it's located within a community of people. I love the sound of the fans during the game who are watching and talking about the game instead of talking about everything besides the game.I love Ron Santo when he broadcasts on WGN with his heartfelt reaction to m... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best western movies: 12 of 18
I'm not arrogant to call my list the top ten western movies, okay, I am, but I won't. Instead I'll call my list my ten favorite western movies. That way I can include a movie or two that isn't such a great movie but I like.There are several criteria to make my ten favorite westerns list:First, the movie should take place in t... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators How schools take away children's free speech: 12 of 18
It is clear that schools do restrict free speech. It is less clear that they restrict the right of free speech. People often confuse the two, but there is a great difference. Free speech, strictly interpreted is the lack of restrictions of the speech of an institution or an individual. In other words anything goes: slander, p... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry What has happened to children's television programs?: 8 of 11
Kids' Shows-Yesterday and TodayThis week's episode "Is There a Mrs. Waffles?" of "Two and a Half Men" featured Charlie Harper, (played by Charlie Sheen) as Waffles a kids' singer who sings songs such as "The Peepee Song", "Who Cut the Cheese", and "Who Barfed in the Fishbowl." Waffles wasn't the host of a kids' television sho... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Great educational websites for children: 25 of 31
There are so many sites that I think you'd never be able to click them all, much less read and use them.Of course there are many professional sites (often with a fee) designed to help parents meet their state's requirements for home schooling. Many of the other answerers have touched on them.However there are many free sites ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Making your savings grow: 19 of 20
Before you decide to commit to a standard savings plan where only your money is being added each month, you need to run the numbers.One of the answers suggests you save $1 per day. At the end of the month then transfer it into a savings account that pays 3.5% interest, which is possible in today's market. Then at the end of t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention How to tell if your neighbors are dealing drugs, and what to do about it: 20 of 20
There are many "clues" that your neighbor is selling drugs. None of this is sufficient to prove he is selling drugs, but you're not a district attorney, you don't need to prove it.-Not having a job, but having money.-Paying bills in cash.-Disassociating with the neighborhood: not talking to neighbors, using the hous... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs How to start a restaurant: 8 of 8
Anyone of legal age and some capital can open a restaurant. Lease a building, order some equipment, hire staff and buy some food. Your restaurant is open.Between 90 and 95 percent of all restaurants fail in the first year. This is largely due to a lack of ongoing capital that will allow both the restaurant and the owner to su... More..