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Jun 09 2014
Cast of Characters
Here's an updated Cast of Characters in case you've ever wondered who's whom!
Note: I didn't include four-legged characters, because between the dogs, cats, and ranch horses, there would be no end. And I don't have photos of all the ranch horses, and if I were to leave out one or two of them, I'd never hear the end of it!
Tim. My husband's brother. My brother-in-law. Likes anything mechanical, doesn't eat cheese unless it's melted, and teases the kids mercilessly. All in all, a pretty darn good brother-in-law to have on hand.
Missy. Tim's wife. Loves horses. Lots of fun and game for anything. We have a blast together. I love her lots.
Caleb. Tim and Missy's son. His father's clone in every way. Used to take my keys off the pew in church and snicker as I looked under the cushion, on the floor, and inside the hymnal for them. And actually, he still does this. Calls me "ma'am." He's a good kid.
Halle. Tim and Missy's daughter. Dances to the beat of her own drummer. Loves horses, loves dogs, loves goats, loves cats, loves donkeys, loves cattle, and wants to be a vet. I have a soft spot in my heart for this one.
Tim. Works for my brother-in-law Tim now, but has lived and worked on our family ranch for over twenty years. Friendly, hardworking, a gentleman. His morning coffee is Mountain Dew.
Lance. Also works for Tim, and while he's been here for less than a year, he's a good guy to have around. It's nice to have a mix of been-here-forever and just-got-here!
Pete. This is an old picture, but it doesn't matter because I think Pete never changes! Has worked on our ranch since way before I came into the picture and is in charge of haying and taking care of all the equipment (and all-around cowboy work as needed.) Pete has a good sense of humor, and he's always been very nice to me.
Marlboro Man. My boyfriend, husband, and father of my children. Has a great working relationship with his brother, involves our kids in every aspect of ranching, and loves his family. Bonus: Looks good in jeans.
Alex. Our oldest child. Quiet and strong. Used to be scared of calves. Now she's one of the best cowboys on the whole ranch. I've decided she doesn't need to go to college. Okay? Okay.
Paige. Our second child. Creative and confident. She's six feet tall and might be president someday. She's a leader.
Bryce, our older boy. If Caleb is a clone of Tim, Bryce is a clone of Marlboro Man. He's the first out of bed, the first dressed, and the first to the barn in the morning. He has an innate sense of where to be and what to do when it comes to ranch work. His dimples slay me.
Todd. Our baby. Sweet, kind, and weird. Loves football, loves basketball, and his head is often in the clouds. Jeans have holes in them before they make it home from the store. I can see him taking off and being a missionary (or a sports commentator) someday. Either way, he'll do what he was born to do.
Josh. Works for Marlboro Man. Has been on the ranch as long as I have, and maybe a little longer—he lived on the ranch with his Uncle Lee, who worked for my father-in-law years ago. Josh is an older brother-type to my children, and just got married last summer.
Liza. Josh's stepdaughter. Sweet, precious, and polite.
Patrick. Josh's stepson. Hard worker, quiet, smiles 24/7.
Rowdy. Josh's younger stepdaughter. Quite possibly the cutest little girl on the planet at the present moment. I took ribs to a calf working last week and she ate more than any of the cowboys. A one-of-a-kind personality.
Note: I don't have any photos of Amanda, Josh's wife, but here are photos from their wedding last summer! (Thank you, Cristal, for taking such pretty pics!)
Grammie. My mother-in-law. Grew up on a ranch, loves her grandchildren, and laughs at her own jokes and my jokes, which means she's awfully fun to be around. Handles triumph with humility and tragedy with grace. A woman to emulate.
Pa-Pa. My father-in-law. If he isn't in his pickup or on a horse working, he's sitting in his chair at home thinking about all the things he needs to do. Loves his sons, his grandchildren, and his wife. Stern but loving, gruff but affectionate. The thread that holds us all together.
Pioneer Woman
406 Comments and 30 Replies
Brooke On Monday, June 9 at 8:30 am
Hard working group you have there! Lovely family and friends!
ann On Monday, June 9 at 11:45 am
So happy we finally got to see the wedding pictures. Beautiful!
Cheryl W On Monday, June 9 at 2:13 pm
Brooke, I will have to second that thought!!! CLW
BB On Monday, June 9 at 7:33 pm
OMG Ree – I have missed Josh's wedding!! How gorgeous are the photos that Chrystal Sun took of the day?? And Josh WITHOUT a hat – I think my kids though that thing was superglued to his head when we visited!!!
Love your Cast of Characters… must update mine too.
GamaAnnie On Tuesday, June 10 at 11:44 am
REE's got another fantastic GIVEAWAY on the 'HomeSchooling' Site !!!
Therese On Monday, June 9 at 8:35 am
Thanks Ree – you make it so real for me!
cindy On Monday, June 9 at 7:23 pm
I love youd show its not just a cooking show it shows us how a farmer lfe and family is like my aunt has a dariery farm in Wi. I love to vist keel up your good work
MB On Tuesday, June 10 at 5:34 am
thanks so much! your MIL is so beautiful!
Allyn On Monday, June 9 at 8:36 am
How are the kids all so big?! I started reading about 7 years ago, and holy moly… so sweet.
Also, love that Josh is now a father to 3!
Terry Turner On Tuesday, June 10 at 1:15 am
The kids are all so big now – and I only started reading a year and a half or two years ago.
Ree, thank you for sharing these fabulous photos and descriptions – this is a great family record, as well as a joy to new and old fans. You're the best! (By the way, you looked great at Josh's wedding. I Love your blouse!)
Monie On Monday, June 9 at 8:36 am
A very lovely family tree. Beautiful people, beautiful smiles…lots of love represented there.
Tissy On Monday, June 9 at 9:37 am
Monie, I agree with you 100%!!! Lots of LOVE….Lots of Beautiful People…..and Lots of Beautiful Smiles!!! Thank you so much for sharing your precious family, Ree! You all are so blessed! Keep up the good work, girl!
I'm so tickled for Josh, his new bride, and his new family! Finally…..Josh has his own family…..and a beautimous" one at that. Know that he's a happy camper. Prayers for this new family to be happy for the rest of their days. Gosh…..it makes you wanna' cry. Ree, you're a great gal for helping them make their wedding/reception oh-so-wonderful.
Your Mom and Grandmother made an awesome and lasting, lasting impression on you, gal!! PW readers just love you! Much love is being sent your way~
JYM On Monday, June 9 at 8:37 am
So nice to put names with faces, especially in the case of the step-children and some of the ranch hands. It's like having a large, extended family close by, something I really miss in my life. I don't know how you run the ranch and the rest of your lives with what seems to be so few people. Guess it's the old "Quality vs. Quantity" story. Lots of hugs to the whole Drummond cast of characters.
cindi hansen On Monday, June 9 at 8:37 am
Love this! Thanks for sharing your family with us!
Kristin On Monday, June 9 at 8:41 am
Awesome group of hard-working folks.
NanC On Monday, June 9 at 8:42 am
Have grown to love you all! Thank you for sharing your life
Mrs. Lucky On Monday, June 9 at 8:43 am
Thanks for this post, I enjoy the "catch-up" on names and faces.
Happy Monday!
susan h On Monday, June 9 at 8:44 am
Thank you every one in your family seem wonderful and hard working!! My kind of people! I loved your show Saturday the food and the beautiful building!!!!!!
JanVa On Monday, June 9 at 8:44 am
Great "cast of characters" to spend your life with! Thank you for the pics of Josh's wedding. What a beautiful wife and kids Josh has.
Sally On Monday, June 9 at 8:45 am
Lovely pictures. Also looked at the link of Josh's wedding pictures which was so pretty. I am wondering if he and his family still live on your ranch and are the children also homeschooled?
Tiffany P On Monday, June 9 at 8:45 am
Family really is everything.
Cheryl Barker On Monday, June 9 at 8:46 am
That cast of characters looks more like a list of blessings. Love how you said Pa-Pa is the thread that holds you all together. By the way, my husband's morning coffee is Dr. P
Tissy On Monday, June 9 at 9:42 am
Yes, that phrase: "Pa-Pa is the thread that holds your family together"…….love, love, love it!! Great description of the patriarch of the Drummond family. Have a great day, Ree!
Kathi74 On Monday, June 9 at 8:47 am
This post is wonderful! The last 2 pics brought tears to my eyes…reminded me of my husband's grandparents. Time is getting away from me!
Karen On Monday, June 9 at 8:49 am
What a lovely post!
Tiffany P On Monday, June 9 at 8:50 am
Oh-just had a thought-beyond your cooking show you could have a reality like show depicting life on the ranch.
Kate S On Monday, June 9 at 8:51 am
Thanks for sharing and also for the link to Josh's wedding photos!! Beautiful!!
Priya On Monday, June 9 at 8:52 am
God bless your family!
Kathleen G On Monday, June 9 at 8:52 am
Everyone is getting older, so Todd can help Josh's kids, Ranch hands are like family, hard workers. What a beautiful bride, excellent photographer and abundance of happiness to Josh's family.
AH On Monday, June 9 at 8:55 am
I know that Josh's kids are considered step-children but you should just call them his daughters and son. The word step is not needed! So many blended families these days and that word and the word half drive me crazy!
Elisa F On Monday, June 9 at 9:18 am
I had the same reaction, AH!
Beautiful post, but the word "step" in front of the word "child" is jarring for me. I get it. It's kind of handy to make that distinction on rare occasions, but if there really, truly does need to be that distinction, can we use the word "bonus" or even "by marriage" if we need to make things crystal clear?
Such sweet photos; it's easy to see the affection all of the subjects have for their photographer.
Kristin On Monday, June 9 at 11:42 am
Coming from someone who is a step-daughter and has a step-son, I think it's completely appropriate to refer to someone as"step". For one, I don't refer to my step-mother or step-father as "mother" or "father" and don't call them mom or dad. So, therefore, they don't necessarily refer to me as their child without prefacing it with step.
If someone were to refer to me as "mom" to my step-son, I would feel it may be insulting to his own mother. It does not mean I love him any less or treat him any different than I would do for my own child. Nor does it mean he does not love me. It simply means that I am not his "mother", I am just step-mom because he has a mother. Just because I married his father does not give me the right to assume such a role from him. He can choose to have me as a mom figure or whatever seems fit.
Perhaps Josh refers to them as step-children and Ree is simply stating that in her post? let's focus on the that they are there and clearly included in this post of characters in ALL their lives.
ann On Monday, June 9 at 11:48 am
children by marriage is just perfect
Sally On Monday, June 9 at 1:42 pm
Thank you, Kristin, for your perspective about being in both situations and I think your sensitivity is to be commended. I have been trying all morning to think of a diplomatic and respectful response to AH and Elisa. First, I think it is up to the children's mother and Josh to determine the description of Josh's relationship to them. Perhaps it has already been decided; thus, Ree's use of "step". After all, Ree is in the proximity of the family quite often and probably knows what they are comfortable with. Second, certainly if AH and Elisa have blended families, they may describe their families however they wish and are comfortable with but to scold (albeit gently) Ree for using words they do not care for on her own blog is rather "jarring" to me.
KimNC On Monday, June 9 at 3:43 pm
Couldn't agree more with Kristin and Sally.
AngAK On Monday, June 9 at 4:29 pm
I'm a stepmom and have stepkids I love, and they love me. when did "stepkids" or "stepmom" etc etc become bad words? It just describes the family dynamic and isn't the least bit demeaning, at least to us. we honor their Mom and they honor me in my role. nothing wrong with using "step".
Stepfunny On Monday, June 9 at 8:31 pm
I am a Stepmom and I agree with you but the kids are the ones to decide. My mother in law tried so hard but Emily at 19 still calls me Stephanie or Stepfunny as my hubby calls me…I love this post though it was wonderful and I love Josh's wedding that color scheme is awesome and his wife is gorgeous!
Richard Esquivel On Thursday, June 26 at 7:26 pm
AH, you are so right about the term "step" child. I don't like the term "adopted" either. As the say goes, "anyone can be a father; however, it takes a special man to be a Dad". I have two Sons that are not fathered by me and love them to this very day. Josh IS an incredible DAD.
Jeri Mead On Monday, June 9 at 8:57 am
Love this post of your family !!!! Melted my heart. Such love and hard work — all in one spot !
Patty On Monday, June 9 at 8:58 am
Good Morning. Thanks for sharing your family with us. Nice family. Family is most important in life. have a great week.
Thelma Hopkins On Monday, June 9 at 8:59 am
Love,love this so beautiful.!
Beth M. On Monday, June 9 at 9:03 am
Great photos and description of each person. The kindness, love, and fun shine through.
Bonnie M On Monday, June 9 at 9:06 am
This is such a wonderful post Ree! I'd be hard pressed to capture my family members and friends personas in a such succinct manner. (I'm too long winded!! Oh c'mon, at least PRETEND to react with surprise regarding that comment Thank you )
You have a great crew. I love that you are still so in love with Ladd after "all these years"!
You are still 'twitterpated' (name that movie ) and that's a very good way to feel about one's significant other.
Thank you for sharing your family and your thoughts with us. I so love visiting your Blog. It always 'makes my day' (name that movie, too. I know they're both too easy.)
Bountiful Blessings to All.
Sending Love and Hugs.
God Bless.
Anne P. On Monday, June 9 at 10:06 am
Hi Bonnie! Hmmmm…..now would "twitterpated" be from the movie, So Dear To My Heart, perhaps? Sorta stirred up a memory from long ago…..
Anne P. On Monday, June 9 at 10:11 am
Nope…must correct my incorrect old memory..it's Bambi….
Stacy K On Monday, June 9 at 9:07 am
That picture of Pete should be in a coffee table book! I just love it.
Angela from Maryland On Monday, June 9 at 9:09 am
What a great family. Touche' for the photographer of the old photo of Pete; great shot.
Diane @ Stoney Creek On Monday, June 9 at 9:12 am
Loved this!!! So happy for Josh – his step kids look adorable!!!
Alexandria On Monday, June 9 at 9:14 am
This is SO beautiful!! Thank you for sharing everyone with us!!
Joyce On Monday, June 9 at 9:19 am
Thank u so much for the castof characters. You forgot your mom, dad, mike etc
jean On Monday, June 9 at 10:50 am
Agree, Joyce, think you should have mentioned your Mom, Dad and Mike. BUT thanks for the update on everyone else! And for sharing so we all feel like extended family.
GamaAnnie On Monday, June 9 at 11:23 am
Yeah – where's YOUR – Moma, Papa, stepMom, BetsyWetsy, her hubby, your Brothers,
and their Kids ???
Ree – we've met them all also! Would ya do an add-on, please?
This was a wonderful post! Your so inspiring, believe me, just take the complement..
Thanx so much!
Tess B On Monday, June 9 at 1:16 pm
Well I get what Ree was doing though …. It was the Ranch 'Cast of Characters'. HER family do not work / live on the ranch.
tj On Monday, June 9 at 2:53 pm
I got the impression that this was a cast of characters on the 'ranch' post. Including Mike (who I had thought did not want to be on the blog anymore .. not 100% on that), her father etc, is not really representative of that.
Elaine On Monday, June 9 at 9:19 am
I have read and loved your blog for many years and I especially loved this post.
West TX Judy On Monday, June 9 at 9:19 am
OH my! WOW! Love it! Loved it all!
Suzie Smith On Monday, June 9 at 9:22 am
Ree, you are so blessed to have such a family and such a blessing to them and to us. Thanks for sharing…
Lizzie Anne On Monday, June 9 at 9:25 am
Worth waiting for…glad all is well!!
Winniethepooh On Monday, June 9 at 9:25 am
Thanks Ree! It is crazy how much I am addicted to your blog and sharing the special people in your life! There never seems to be a dull moment. Reminds me to interject love, humor, humility and joy into my God-given role of wife and mother! God Bless all of you!
BELINDA On Monday, June 9 at 9:27 am
Thank you so much Ree for sharing such a beautiful family with us. I pray that God's Blessings are bountiful for you all!
Amyb On Monday, June 9 at 9:29 am
I agree with Tim cheese should be melted on a pizza, nacho, etc. never cold
Dianne Bell in Michigan On Monday, June 9 at 9:30 am
Good Morning, Ree and everyone! I think this has been one of my favorite posts!! I LOVED you "introducing" us to everyone. The pics were wonderful and your descriptions of who they are, what they do &
their personality were wonderful!! Thanks for the link to
Amanda and Josh's Wedding.
It was absolutely Charming. I hope that some day (not too soon) my daughters will have such a beautiful, yet simple wedding like theirs. Have a sweet day!
Patricia Baldwin On Monday, June 9 at 9:35 am
First time on your blog. Nice to meet your family through pictures.
Rose On Monday, June 9 at 9:37 am
What a blessing to show the world that family is still one of the most important gifts in the world. No one is perfect but I can see that you try to show the light in all those you encounter. I love, love your show and insight daily. Blessings for a glorious week!
KellyB On Monday, June 9 at 9:37 am
So much fun seeing the pictures to Amanda and Josh's wedding. Beautiful.
Kortney On Monday, June 9 at 9:43 am
Good looking group there! Looks like the Pioneer Woman family is blessed with family, friends, and lots of hard workers!
Annette white On Monday, June 9 at 9:55 am
Thank you Ree! Good to see Josh's new family as well. She is lovely and the kids are precious.
Anne P. On Monday, June 9 at 10:01 am
What a beautiful, loving post! Your talent with a camera, Ree, just absolutely captures the personalities of all your family and friends! Coming here, to this happy place each day, is just a joy! Thankyou for all that you share with us.
Anganie On Monday, June 9 at 10:04 am
How come Amanda resembles you?? She is beautiful!
Darcy On Monday, June 9 at 10:10 am
What a great crew! Fun to see an update.
Kimberly F On Monday, June 9 at 10:10 am
Thanks for sharing…wonderful pics, wonderful folks!
Kaye B On Monday, June 9 at 10:10 am
This was wonderful! Thanks so much for posting all the pictures. All of you show what a close, loving family should be.
dc On Monday, June 9 at 10:11 am
As ever, love all the pics!
Terry in Divide On Monday, June 9 at 10:12 am
Faces with names = A Good Thing. Thanks for this. I can draw a family tree now.
Anita L On Monday, June 9 at 10:14 am
Loved seing the pics! However, I would dearly love seeing your personal horses too! I love horses and yours look exceptionally fine!
Tess in TN On Monday, June 9 at 10:15 am
Beautiful post, Ree! Thanks for sharing the blessings of a loving family and friends with us.
texasaggiemom On Monday, June 9 at 10:16 am
The last picture of your father-in-law just did me in. His photo and your description reminded me of my great-granddad who ranched in Waurika, OK. Miss him terribly, but was reminded of many sweet memories this morning. Thank you!
Darcie (My Modern Country) On Monday, June 9 at 10:19 am
Oh gosh! Love this post so much, it made me all emotional and stuff. We have a family business, too, and it takes the whole cast to make it work. We lost our Papo, "the thread that held us all together"…however, we have managed to carry on the legacy he left…missing him everyday, but hopefully continuing to make him proud.
Janice On Monday, June 9 at 10:20 am
Awww, you have a lovely family! Family of family and family of friends!
Nancy S. On Monday, June 9 at 10:21 am
Thanks Miss Ree. I enjoyed all of the pics and info so much.
MarilynC On Monday, June 9 at 10:23 am
The pictures and people are all lovely. The wedding beautiful. Kudos to the mountain dew breakfast drinker, that's my breakfast of choice!
Meme On Monday, June 9 at 10:25 am
Love it. The wedding pictures of Josh and Amanda are beautiful! Amanda is beautiful.
Suzy On Monday, June 9 at 10:33 am
What a wonderful cast! Looks like everyone has a great time together.
Pam/OK On Monday, June 9 at 10:36 am
ozark gram On Monday, June 9 at 10:36 am
What a special post of your ranch family. They are an awesome group. Also, loved the pics of Josh and his new family. Wedding pictures were an added bonus. Thanks Ree for sharing. You are a blessed woman.
Jean M On Monday, June 9 at 10:38 am
Ree, I know that Pa Pa loves his son's wives too. Thanks for sharing this post. Love you all.
A On Thursday, June 12 at 1:52 am
Sons' wives. Otherwise, well…
GamaAnnie On Monday, June 9 at 10:38 am
The entire post is just – – Awesomely Beautiful, Ree..
Thank you..
Love.. your tribute to PaPa, it hits the emotional buttons..
..I'd prefer to see it start with MM, just sayin..!
Kristen A On Monday, June 9 at 10:39 am
Loved looking at Josh's wedding pictures! What a beautiful family!
Susie On Monday, June 9 at 10:40 am
Is Paige a Minnesota Vikings fan? I'm from Minnesota and bleed purple!
Tracey On Monday, June 9 at 10:41 am
A beautiful family and a lovely tribute to all of them.
Tracy On Monday, June 9 at 10:41 am
Beautiful! Wish I had a big family!! =(
Heather :) :) :) On Monday, June 9 at 10:44 am
Awww….what a sweet and good looking cast of characters. It was really fun reading through all the descriptions you gave of everyone. What a precious bunch and full of blessings Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather
Lori On Monday, June 9 at 10:45 am
hi Ree –
have just recently started to read your blog. love it! loved all your pictures of family/friends/cowboys. beautiful…love to see all the cowboys/cowgirls at work…the scenery too, so cool!!! (if i may say that) i'm from MN there are no ranches up here by the way, thanks Paige for the Minnesota Vikings shout out. i noticed your shirt right away! just one more thing..Grammie's skin is amazing, just beautiful, she is a doll.
Always looking forward to your next post…Take Care.
Luvelvetee On Monday, June 9 at 10:49 am
What a Beautiful Post, Ree!!!! I absolutely love it! Such a loving family and a loving ranch family!!! Looks like a lot of fun to be around!!!!
peg On Monday, June 9 at 10:51 am
love all the family and ranch pics! i checked out wedding photos too. love the country tuxedos.
Joy On Monday, June 9 at 10:54 am
What a great post!! Such a beautiful family!! Congratulations Josh!! Your family is beautiful!! Have a great week!
Deb R On Monday, June 9 at 10:55 am
I say it's "The Perfect Cast"! Thanks to Josh and Amanda for sharing their wedding photos with us! May I add: Amanda – you are beautiful and your children are precious! By the way – Todd's horse shrunk! (No way did he grow that much!!) Thanks Drummond Family for sharing your life with us
Carol Meyer On Monday, June 9 at 10:57 am
It fills my heart with joy, you have a good life, good family and good friends. So happy for you.
Melody C. On Monday, June 9 at 10:58 am
Ree, I really enjoy your positive descriptions of everyone here. You shine a light on their finest features and say such beautiful things. I love how supportive you are of all your children, encouraging each one to be unique and be his or herself. What a wonderful family you have!
Sandi W. On Monday, June 9 at 11:02 am
Nice post and pics; thanks again for sharing your family and extended family! But Ree, where is the pic of you on a horse? None of us would be posting here if it wasn't for you!
Kris G. On Monday, June 9 at 11:04 am
Thank you.
Diane On Monday, June 9 at 11:09 am
What fun to see the "cast" — thank you all for sharing so much of yourselves!!! Loved seeing Josh's wedding too – and his beautiful bride and three precious children!
Sally Symonds On Monday, June 9 at 11:09 am
Love your descriptive writing… Very sweet family!
rene foust On Monday, June 9 at 11:14 am
Sounds like lots of fun is had while all are hard at work.
Sue R. On Monday, June 9 at 11:17 am
A truly beautiful family!
Eva Mathews On Monday, June 9 at 11:19 am
What a beautiful post on a Monday Morning!!!!
Thanks for sharing what holds your family/friends together
All of the threads make for a beautiful quilt of your lives
Made my eyes get all misty thinking about my family and all the threads that are woven together to make the family/friends quilt of our lives
What a wonderful way to spend my lunch break ready your blog post
Keep em coming
Stacey Rose On Monday, June 9 at 11:22 am
Love this post, Ree! Your cast of characters is fantastic and I love how you so openly share your life with the world. You are a gifted woman, and one I would say is similar to your mother-in-law – a woman to emulate! Thanks for sharing!
Jackie M On Monday, June 9 at 11:25 am
What a great bunch and congrats to Josh and Amanda.
Sheen On Monday, June 9 at 11:25 am
I really enjoyed your Gallery of Characters and your sweet remarks about each. I went to your link to Josh & Amanda's wedding, too. Spectacular!
I do hope you will, one day, include the recipe for the first scrumptious-looking bacon-wrapped "stuff". It looks over-the-top delish!
Thanks for such a pleasant interlude this morning.
AngAK On Monday, June 9 at 4:33 pm
those recipes are posted over in TastyKitchen. Jalapeno Poppers and bacon wrapped crackers.
AMG On Monday, June 9 at 11:26 am
Sorry to say … that as interesting and wonderful as the people are? I am more interested in the critters that make the ranch a Ranch. Those are the stories that I like best.
Martha Handschumacher On Monday, June 9 at 11:26 am
Thank you for posting the cast of characters. I would say you are one very lucky lady to know all those folks. I really enjoyed the wedding pics too. Have a marvelous Monday.
Harriett On Monday, June 9 at 11:30 am
Thank you for the introductions. I really enjoyed seeing all the faces & your thoughts. Looks like you have a great bunch to work with….maybe that's why you are such a lovely lady!!
Adrienne @ Midwestern Belle On Monday, June 9 at 11:31 am
Great group…I know it takes a lot of people and hard work to keep an operation like that running!!
DEANNA On Monday, June 9 at 11:31 am
I've been reading your blog long enough now that it felt more like seeing/reading about old friends. But I especially enjoyed the link to the photos from Josh's wedding last year. I may not know him, but it's pretty obvious he's a special man to take on a ready made family. Not many can do that, believe me I know. And what a beautiful bride (looks like she's got a sense of humor that will keep Josh on his toes!) The photographer has an amazing vision – thank you for letting us have a peek inside their special day, I'm sure its got to be hard to be under the microscope with being a part of your popularity. Best wishes to you all!
Nancy 1340 On Monday, June 9 at 11:32 am
Wow!! Tell Josh he done gooooood! His bride is beautiful.
Joy A On Monday, June 9 at 11:32 am
You don't have to be related by blood to be family. The pictures say it all!
Sharon Adkins On Monday, June 9 at 11:32 am
Thank you for taking us all along with your family and friends. That was a treat. Loved the wedding photos too. Best of luck to them. You're a sweetheart Ree. God bless you and your family.
linda jo On Monday, June 9 at 11:33 am
Pam On Monday, June 9 at 11:33 am
I look forward to seeing your shows. Love them!! Your family look so happy and a good looking family I might say. Keep up all that you do ! <3
Sandra Gossage On Monday, June 9 at 11:34 am
Thank you so much for sharing with all of us who love you and your family and (ranch family)…Sandra ( some really handsome men on the ranch)
Natasha On Monday, June 9 at 11:35 am
Thanks for sharing. Loved reading the little "bio" for each member of the family!
Jo K. On Monday, June 9 at 11:36 am
Thanks for sharing; I love to follow your site – and these pictures make it feel like I'm right there with you and your family/ranch hands… I love ranch life too – but have long since left it. I do miss the daily routines of working cattle, etc. I did the cooking for the crews as needed. The crew never left with an empty stomach!
Karyn Harvey On Monday, June 9 at 11:36 am
Love everything about this post! Love your family, the hard working of everyone on your ranch, your morals and values, your recipes, ALOT of people would LOVE to live your lifestyle, including me! THANKS for sharing. It's always so much fun to read your posts, and how you share so much of your life!


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Hajj certificate
A hajj pilgrimage certificate
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This beautiful scroll from the 15th century commemorates the pilgrimage to Mecca of Maymunah. Illustrated with images of Mecca and other places of interest en route, it is a fascinating document that combines both religious and geographical information.
This 15-century illustrated scroll attests that Maymunah, daughter of Muhammad ibn 'Abd Allah al-Zardali, made the pilgrimage to Mecca and visited the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad in the year 836 AH (AD 1432 to 1433). The scroll as a whole depicts the principal stations of the pilgrimage to Mecca, and the Prophet's tomb at Medina.
Once in his or her lifetime every Moslem who is able to do so must journey to Mecca and perform the prescribed rites of hajj. This is always done in the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, Dhu al-Hijjah, to which the pilgrimage had given its name. While the Prophet's tomb at Medina is not a prescribed part of the pilgrimage, pilgrims make use of their presence in Arabia to visit places associated with the Prophet.
This scroll belongs to a tradition of illustration which was concerned to represent accurately, and in detail, the Moslem holy places, and the artist has accordingly depicted and labelled each of the tombs and other venerated landmarks. The portion of the scroll seen here shows, reading downwards: the sanctuary of the Ka'bah at Mecca, the hill al-Marwah (depicted as a series of concentric circles), the shrine of the Prophet Muhammad at Medina, and the sole of the Prophet's sandal, in which is written one of his sayings. The calligraphic bands of Arabic script are quotations from the Holy Qur'an concerning, among other things, the hajj.


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I am a morning person. Anyone who has seen me get tired at 10pm or wide awake once I wake up in the morning knows this (Okay, yes Dad, sometimes that is not so early.). So, when our trekking group decided to wake up at 4:30am to see the sunrise, not only was I okay with this decision, I had been doing it for the past couple of days anyways.
The alarm on my watch rumbled me awake in a little trekker's tea house along the well established hiking path. Only needing to put on my boots because the night time temperatures dipped so low, I slept in all my clothing under the musty blanket provided. I had slept fairly soundly, passing out soon after my head hit the pillow. My roommate, Lucie, however, didn't. The walls between the rooms were as sturdy as cardboard and as soundproof. We could hear every bit of our neighbor's long conversation in Russian. It had been going when I fell asleep and was going when I woke up. I didn't ask about between the two times but feared the worse, seeing Lucie's tired face.
Lucie, I and the rest of our hiking group slowly plodded outside, where we needed our headlamps to see in the darkness. We weren't the only ones. Uncertain about the exact route to the nearest peak, we saw other groups walking past. Figuring that they must be going in the right direction because they were going up, not down, we followed.
An hour and 1000 feet later, we reached the peak of Poon Hill. Us and our closest 300 friends. At no point during this trek was it ever a "alone in the wilderness" type of experience. Beautiful views, yes. Solitude with the Himalayas, no. Tourist season had come full strength.
We slowly climbed in one line, following the slabs of stone turned into steps. In front of me was hiker, behind me was a hiker. All of us wearing headlamps. Looking up the hill, I could see the line of headlamps snaking up and around, making one line of light. Slowly the lights were turned off as the sun light began to spread. The sun, itself, was not up but it's light was running ahead of it coming to us. This haze highlighted the himalayan snow peaks. I watched as silhouettes of giant mountains turned different shades of gray. The closest were the darkest. The farther ones fading into the sky, which was the lightest shade of gray.
The colors began to seep into the picture as the sun continued to rise. Unfortunately, fog began to come as well. As I reached the top, so did the fog. The air there was crisp with elevation and full of a thick fog. We sat up there for an hour, hoping the fog would burn off. It didn't. But every once in awhile, it offered us a tiny opening through which we could see a snow covered peak, like a little secret.


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We're starting another series this week, The Pension Advice Series. As was the case for many readers who had questions we'll answer with the Debt Management Solutions Series, there are almost as many who are looking at the asset side of the balance sheet. While we started off with the basics and How to Use Credit Cards Effectively when managing debts, today we shall address Employer's Pension Plan and What You Need to Know about them.
Types of Employer Pension Plans: Defined Benefit
If you are one the fortunate folks who still has a pension plan provided by your employer, you may know something your plan, or not! In general, there are two types of plans: defined benefit and defined contribution plans. If you know what your retirement income will be at the end of your career, chances are you have a defined benefit plan. An example of the calculations for your annual pension upon retirement is: 2% of your annual salary, $50000 X the number of years worked, say 30 = $30000. So as long as you know how long you will work, you'll know what your income is during retirement. In the good old days, many people had defined benefit plans. Nowadays, it's mostly limited to employees with grandfathered plans and government employees (wonder why government expenses continue to climb out of control?)!
Defined Contribution Plans
For the rest of us lucky enough to have a pension plan at all, it is likely to be a defined contribution plan. How they work is the contribution is a percentage of your regular paycheck. For some plans, it is only the employer who contributes, for others the employee can add to the plan as well. As the participant in the plan you may have the ability to increase the employer's contribution by adding some of your salary. While the regular contributions are known, defined, the income generated at retirement are dependent on the returns generated within the plan. Perhaps you have a say on how they are managed, maybe not ;-(.
Group Retirement Savings Plans
Another type of defined contribution plan, while not a pension plan, is a group retirement savings plan. While sponsored and usually funded in part by the employer, the plan is administered by a financial institution and is much less expensive for the employer, has less regulation and may afford the participant (employee) more flexibility.
No Matter the Plan, What You Need to Know
You should take the time required, maybe 5-10 minutes of reading, maybe several phone calls, a few clicks on a web site to understand the details of your plan. Do you know how to calculate your income at retirement, if so it's a defined benefit plan. Can you add to your employer's contribution, if you participate, will they add more to the plan? Are there fees in the plan? Do you choose the investments within the plan? Do you have access to an advisor who can help you manage the plan? What happens to the plan if you leave your employer? How long before you are considered vested? When can you retire and start withdrawing from the plan without penalty?
As you can see, there are many questions to be answered. Feel free to consult an independent financial planner to make heads and tails of the information you received from the plan administrator.
Do you have a pension plan? Has this article helped steer you in the right direction? Let us know what questions you have, we would be glad to help.
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Do you know why it is almost impossible to swat a fly? Or which small, yet frightening frog carries enough poison to kill 20,000 mice?
You'll find the answers, along with many more facts, in the new Natural History Museum Animal Records book by Mark Carwardine, launched today.
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Mark Carwardine is an award-winning writer, photographer and radio presenter. Author of more than 40 books, he presented the BBC radio programme Nature for six years.
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President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono outlined various options for settling the controversial case against two suspended Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officers, but did not set out a clear course of action in a speech on Monday night.
The president noted that both the police and the Attorney General's Office have the power to drop the case.
He said he initially felt it should continue: "If we want to end the debate on whether Bibit S Riyanto and Chandra M Hamzah are guilty or not, the right forum is the court. At first, that's what I thought."
Later, he said, a clear lack of public trust in the nation's legal machinery caused him to reconsider.
But the president stopped short of calling for the case to be dropped, saying instead that law enforcement authorities must clean house.
"I have ordered the Attorney General and the National Police to conduct reform in their own institutions," he said, adding that he wanted the KPK to do the same.
Yudhoyono said the Rp 6.7 trillion (about $700 million) spent on the equally controversial bailout of Bank Century must be returned to the government.
"I will take internal actions on the Bank century case and speed up the legal process of Bank Century's management to return the Rp 6.7 trillion to the country," he said.
Still, he said, the bailout must be understood as part of the global financial crisis that was raging in November 2008, a time when some feared the collapse of large banks could destroy national economies.
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When looking at the body of work compiled by Tianna Tarter, it's hard to see anything but the best player in the area.
Helping Science Hill record 31 straight victories before a tough upset loss in the regional semifinals, the Lady Hilltoppers' senior point guard was chosen Monday as the Johnson City Press All-Northeast Tennessee player of the year.
Joining Tarter on the 26th-annual first team were Elizabethton's twins Kayla Marosites and Kelci Marosites, Science Hill's Gabby Lyon, North Greene's Mendy McNeese, and Volunteer's Savannah Felgemacher.
Science Hill's Keisha Gregory led the second team. She was joined by Johnson County's Brooke Brown, Cloudland's duo of Courtney Wilson and Courtney Clarke, and Happy Valley's Mackenzie Blankenship.
Hampton's Alexis Bowers got the nod as the defensive player of the year while Sullivan East's Brandy Watkins was the pick as the most promising underclassman, edging Unicoi County's Hannah Rice for the honor.
Elizabethton's Len Dugger earned coach of the year honors for the second straight season. He guided the Lady Cyclones to the state tournament once again, and edged out North Greene's James Buchanan and Sullivan East's Allan Aubrey for the honor.
Tarter was a problem for opposing defenses for four years, but really turned up her offensive game this season. The 5-foot-6 Tarter averaged 19 points, 5.4 assists and 3.3 steals per game while also shooting 75 percent from the foul line.
In her career, she helped the Lady Hilltoppers record 137 wins — an all-time school record — and was a 1,500-point scorer.
Perhaps highlighting Tarter's importance to the team and overall ability, Science Hill's Region 1-AAA semifinal loss against Morristown West came without her in the lineup. She was suspended because of a quick-trigger double-technical levied by an official from the Knoxville area in a region quarterfinal victory over Seymour.
Kayla Marosites, a 5-9 sophomore guard, has helped her team reach the Class AA state tournament for the second straight year. She is averaging 17 points per game heading into Thursday's state-quarterfinal contest against Livingston Academy.
Marosites also contributes seven rebounds and four steals per game while shooting 80 percent from the free throw line and averaging two 3-pointers with 40 percent shooting from behind the arc.
Lyon has been the post presence for the Lady Hilltoppers for three seasons. The 6-0 senior averaged 15 points, nine rebounds and even flashed top-notch passing skills with three assists per game.
Kelci Marosites upped her game this season, averaging 14 points and 1.5 treys per game with 35 percent shooting from behind the arc. Also, the 5-9 sophomore guard — who is Kayla's twin sister — contributes 2.3 steals per game.
An ETSU signee, McNeese led North Greene back to the Class A state tournament. The Lady Huskies will play Wednesday against Jackson County. The 5-7 senior guard averages 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals per game.
Volunteer earned an impressive 26 wins this season, and Felgemacher was a big reason for it. The junior post averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds and two steals per game.
Gregory was still in a supporting role for the Lady 'Toppers, but her contributions were often mighty. The 5-10 junior guard averaged 12 points and 3.2 steals per game, and also led Northeast Tennessee with 2.5 treys per contest.
As for Brown, she had to face the adversity of four starters leaving the team in midseason. Despite constant attention from defenses, the 5-7 senior guard averaged 16.9 points per game and finished her career with 1,325 points — the second-best in Johnson County history.
Cloudland got within a whisper of the state tournament, and Wilson was a big reason for it. The 5-10 senior averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds per game while also assisting with ballhandling duties despite playing the post position.
Wilson's teammate, a 5-7 senior guard, kept the offense running at a high pace. Clarke averaged 13 points and dished out three assists per game, and had 27 points in the sectional loss to Meigs on Saturday.
As for Blankenship, the 5-5 senior guard helped her team push top-ranked Grainger deep into the fourth quarter in a region quarterfinal contest. Blankenship scored 19 points in that game, and finished her career as the Lady Warriors' all-time leading scorer with over 1,500 points. She averaged 14 points per game this season.
Bowers led all of Northeast Tennessee with five steals per contest, and helped Hampton stay in the mix in the tough Watauga Valley Conference before the Lady Bulldogs were put out in the region quarterfinals.
Watkins missed the first 20 games of the season with a broken hand, but came back strong and helped East reach the Region 1-AA semifinals. The 5-7 sophomore point guard averaged four assists and three steals per game, and had a 27-point effort in the district semifinals.


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Susan Barker's daring new novel, The Incarnations, begins in 2008, just months before the opening of the Beijing Olympics. The city is grimy and polluted behind the burst of new construction. After nights spent in the dense traffic of the city's multiple ring roads, taxi driver Wang returns home exhausted to his wife and daughter. A rare visit with his invalid father and vicious stepmother, an aging femme fatale, doesn't add much pleasure to Wang's already lonely existence, but things take a turn for the bizarre when an anonymous letter, tucked into the visor of his cab, assures Wang that he is the reincarnated soul mate of the sender.
C.S. Lewis wrote that "eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably," and Cara Nicoletti has made both her life pursuits as she explains in Voracious: A Hungry Reader Cooks Her Way Through Great Books.
Stanley and Vera reunite at each year's National Spelling Bee, forming a bond over their shared victory and their mothers' quirks and ambitious goals for their lives. They seem destined for success, sure to cross paths again at Harvard—until Stanley proposes a deal.
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Atmospheric, moody and evocative—these words describe Alice Hoffman's latest achievement, The Marriage of Opposites. And that is no accident, because they also accurately describe the 19th-century artistic movement known as Impressionism, founded by Camille Pissarro, the third son Rachel Pomié bore to her second husband, Frédérick.
The line between mainstream and Christian fiction gets thinner and thinner. That's because the quality of writing by identifiably Christian authors gets better and better. There has always been a strong thread of Christian theology running through mainstream fiction, from Flannery O'Connor to Marilynne Robinson. The ironic key to this successful wedding of religion and high art has always been the subtlety of the moral of the story, which must be subordinate to the storyteller's art. The same principle elevates the novels of Virginia author Billy Coffey (The Devil Walks in Mattingly).
The creepy motel is a staple of the horror genre—think the Overlook or the Bates. In her chilling seventh novel, The Night Sister, Jennifer McMahon has created a worthy addition to that roster: the Tower Motel.
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August 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history and the storm that delivered a near-mortal blow to the city of New Orleans. An estimated 250 billion gallons of water inundated the Big Easy when its levee system failed, damaging four out of every five homes in the city.
le of magazines in the spare room or perhaps the mountain of unused sporting equipment in the garage? You won't find a much better incentive than reading Mess, Barry Yourgrau's lighthearted account of his two-year quest to clean out his New York apartment.


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This is how the fans are going to be treated as we have bought into all this mess and passed laws to protect this organization and paid taxes to build them stadiums, etc. Why is the NFL exempt from anti-trust laws?? It is not about sports, this is big business and it it is all about BIG BIG MONEY. It is time the citizens and fans of this country get a break but that does not appear likely in the near future as we have bought into the propaganda lock, stock and barrel. It is pathetic that people are so addicted to this mess that they can't tell them NO and refuse to watch these games while getting an interest in something else. These people are exploiting millions of people who are absolutely hooked on this entertainment (as it is no longer sport).
The players are going to be called the "owners" in the future and the owners will actually be the administrative officers of the organization. Unfortunately the fans are going to get the short end of the deal as ticket prices, etc. will go up and the on the field product will deteriorate as it will become more of a side show like the NBA. The fans are so desperate for entertainment that will pay anything to watches these so called "games" and will readily buy into the NFL propaganda that the product is great and worth the price of a ticket.
This is a "cop out". These reagents who voted no have not guts. This is no a merger. It is like having a "shadow" university within another university. They need to cut to the chase and merge these two schools, we cannot afford to continue to have two schools next to one another with different racial make ups. If we cannot merge these schools we will never stop racism and never reverse the massive debt we are in. This is a no brainer as these schools need to be merged because of their racial make up, because we can't afford to waste all this money and because of their very low academic performance over the decades. The people of New Orleans can have a much better school with a merger and they can get out from under the thumb of LSU which is a real negative for UNO.
This guy has a lot of problems. He left his name and address after admitting he poisoned the trees. This is hatred that resulted from an obsession with an athletic team-the university of Alabama.
What do you think the people in Green Bay would think if their coach would not think Green Bay was not a good enough place for his family to live in and moved them out of Green Bay after winning a championship?
It can be "spun" from every possible angle and it will be, but you cannot get around the TRUTH that it is a BAD move for someone that is occupying a position that has become a very important part of the fiber of the city of New Orleans. The fans are going to be all over him when the Saints lose and if they play like they did in the last game of the season, it won't be very long before the passionate Saint fans express themselves.
What did you expect the Saints and Payton to say?? They are running a big modern business where honesty and integrity do not really matter. It is ALL about MONEY. The Saints will leave New Orleans the minute the cash stops flowing in and this move is likely to be the beginning of the end of the Saints in NO. People can live in a dream world with false hopes if they desire as that is their choice but the TRUTH is that this is a big negative and it cannot be denied. If it was not important then why did the Saints insist on Payton living in New Orleans when he was first hired?? No one can serve to masters and if he really loves his kids and his family, the Saints will suffer and if he does not really love his wife and kids, then do you really want him occupying the most popular position in the city of New Orleans. Is the Mayor moving his family to Dallas??
He needs to get out of Dodge if he does not want to be here. He thinks he has done IT for New Orleans and will now coast, take the money and make everyone think he is doing his job. He obviously did a great snow job on the people of New Orleans. This has the making of a "bad tooth" that needs to be pulled and putting it off is only going to make a bad situation worse. If this is the entire story, then he just lost another fan but then he obviously doesn't need my money as their are many suckers out there who will fall for his "spin".
I would say this is like the governor of Louisiana having his family move to Dallas, but it is actually worse as the head coach of any NFL team is one that requires a lot of time and attention. How can he say he is honestly a fan of New Orleans if he refuses to have his family live here. He does not have much of a wife if this was some sort of demand on her part. Jerry Jones is likely behind some of this and I would not be surprised to see him coaching the Cowboys with Brees as the QB in the near future. The respect and integrity of the NFL is severely harmed in this move as it shows it is all about MONEY and the rest of it is BS.
A man cannot have two masters, its either his family (with two kids) or the Saints. He obviously does not think Louisiana is good enough for his family and if that is true, he needs to get out of Dodge. I can't respect a person who would do such a thing as something has to go here-either the family or the team. If he doesn't value his family any more than what he appears to be doing or he doesn't value the Saints and Louisiana any more than what this action indicates then HE needs to leave Louisiana as he is only going to cause a downward spiral of the Saints. If the Saints were smart, they would let him go to the Cowboys and get some sort of compensation for him as this is going to be nothing but trouble. Hopefully there is more to this story than is being reported but if this is the true story, this is very disturbing and a big NEGATIVE. He led people into thinking he was one of the good guys, now we see he is just in it for the MONEY.
This guy is typical of the Obama administration. He cannot be trusted. He looks down his nose at the citizens of this state.
People are crazy to trust this guy. He got billions of dollars for people in New York after 9-11 but is not getting much for the people of Louisiana. If this oil spill would have happened in New York, the money would have flowed much easier and the amount would be a hundred times more. Louisiana is getting the raw end of this deal but then what do you expect from a guy appointed by Obama. Senator Mary is doing a job ON Louisiana.
I don't understand why Jindal is being knocked. If you look at the TRUTH instead of just playing politics, Jindal is the best governor Louisiana has ever had. He is doing a great job in a poor NATIONAL economy that was caused in large part by the socialistic policies of liberal democrats. Jindal has had to cut the budget, there is no money and the constitution of Louisiana prevents him from making cuts in any area others than higher education and health care. If you don't want cuts then go tell your legislators to raise taxes and or change the constitution of Louisiana.
Drew Brees has the traits of a great athlete and one of his greatest traits is to QUICKLY learn whatever can be learned from a mistake and ABSOLUTELY, 100% put it behind him. He did it in last week's game after he threw two interceptions in front of millions of people. This is one of the hardest thing for athletes to do and he does it extremely well and extremely fast. He is a great role model for young athletes and a real gift to all Saints fans. Enjoy him while you can as they don't make many like him. He also does not his successes get in the way of a present task as he can delay an indulgence until the appropriate time and place.
Why doesn't she try to use the one brain cell she may possibly have and actually DO SOMETHING?? Why doesn't she propose that tax rates be slightly increased for people making over 250,000 and not raising them at all on people making less than 250,000 while at the same time NOT extend unemployment benefits for a total of 3 years and eliminate other spending provisions the democratic MOB is trying to include on this so called tax deal. She is pathetic and a poor excuse for a US Senator. She got taken on the deal where she was holding up an appointment in order for Louisiana to get some relief with this hold on drilling in the Gulf. She and Obama and doing a good job of hurting Louisiana and America and they expect us to trust them and have confidence in them.
Good for David Vitter. We have at least one Senator who will stand up for Louisiana. The demagogue in the White House has chosen to run the country by executive order so it is time to stop him in every way possible. I would like to see this done more as the only thing the demagogue and his mob understand is power. Obama is out to get as much as possible and does not care how he gets it. Obama is out to ruin the oil industry and we are already experiencing problems as a result of Obama's actions.
Why is this convicted felon allowed to walk the streets freely while others who are convicted are serving time in jail, even as they appeal?? This is a mockery of the justice system in America, but then it is not the first time this has happened. He might be president one day as that is the way America appears to be headed. Edwin Edwards should have gotten the same team of attorney this guy has. Edwards is apparently different in some sort of way, so he ends up in jail while Jefferson walks free and is enjoying his many assets.
"Special" methods at "fixing" problems for "special" members of a society will be minimally effective at best. These are problems that are being experienced across the spectrum of society and we need to sit down and take a honest look at them. We have tried to give these special groups particular "fixing" methods for to long and they have not worked. We have a universal problem that needs universal solutions. Encouraging statements like "it will get better" are better than nothing but are "band aid" treatment for cancers and this cancer if affecting a lot more people than just gay people. Our young are increasingly hopeless and less and less optimistic-WHY??? One of the reasons is that our universities are failing society and our young today as they are very self centered rather than society centered. Whatever happened to the common good??
There are more heterosexual young people committing suicide than gay people. The common thread is that these people are disillusioned by the false promises of this world. We are rapidly moving more and more into a self centered world where it is all about "special interests". All relationships are being hurt today as we have moved more and more into isolation, especially individual isolation. We have forgotten how important it is to love and respect one another. Homosexuals are not the only people experiencing these problems which are much deeper than sexual orientation and are not going to be solved by giving ANY groups special treatment.


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Baby Gizmo – Bumbleride Indie 4 Stroller ReviewJune 4th, 2014
Baby Gizmo Bumbleride Indie 4 Stroller Review
Hollie at The Baby Gizmo Company recently reviewed our new all terrain Indie 4 stroller and also included a great video review. Here are a few highlights from her review:
- "The seat of the Indie 4 is roomy and accommodates up to 55 lbs. It measures 13″ wide, with an 18″ seat back and a 25″ clearance from back of seat to top of canopy. A padded, adjustable, 5-point harness keeps your baby safe in the seat, the included bumper bar gives them something to hang on (and hang toys on!) and the adjustable calf/footrest keeps them comfy. The Indie 4 sports a deep recline powered by a one-handed strap system that is great for nap time.'
- "Full coverage is where it's at with a good canopy and the Indie 4 has that down. The SPF 45 canopy is large and even sports a mesh peek-a-boo window that allows air to circulate through the seat. The peek-a-boo window has a cover with a magnetic closure so there is no loud velcro on this! If you know me, you know that I LOVE that!"
- "The wheels are where you are going to find the most difference between the standard (and original!) Bumbleride Indie and the Indie 4. They both have air-filled tires but the difference is in number, size and suspension. The Indie 4 has four, off-road-ready wheels, complete with shock-absorbing all-wheel suspension and sturdy air-filled tires. The front 8 1/2″ wheels are swivel wheels with the ability to lock straight for improved stability over rougher terrain. The rear 12″ wheels are air-filled and can be removed easily for a more compact storage."
- "The wheels and suspension give the Indie 4 amazing maneuverability whether you are cruising the streets, shopping the mall or hitting the trails. It is important to remember that the Indie 4 is NOT a jogger and is not suitable for jogging. If you want to jog with your little one, you will want to stick with the original Indie."
- "The Indie 4 comes complete with a new parent-facing bassinet to turn it into a pram. The bassinet sports side straps for carrying and a roomy interior for baby. It conveniently installs easily into the seat so no fabric or seat removal is necessary to use it."
Wrap Up
"The Indie 4 comes in 7 fun colors – Aquamarine, Green Papyrus, Cayenne Red, Jet Black, Fog Grey, Lotus Blue and Lotus Pink – and retails for $599. Remember that INCLUDES the bassinet! Overall, we think Bumbleride did a great job with the Indie 4 offering parents who don't jog, but want to go off the beaten path, an amazing stroller."
You can read the entire article here, http://blog.babygizmo.com/2014/05/baby-gizmo-spotlight-review-bumbleride-indie-4-stroller/ . Thanks Hollie!


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Wine Pairings for Fish
Everyone may not find a great meal to be a fish dish. There are quite a few people that do not like seafood at all. Then you have the few that like fish, but do not like any other seafood item, such as shrimp or lobster. Regardless of your stance, it's never too late to give it a try. You never know you may be surprised how the meal tastes when it is served with the perfect wine.
With any meal you need to take into consideration the meat that you will be serving. Whether its beef, chicken or fish it will affect which wine you will serve. Generally speaking, white wines will often pair well with fish, but you will need to be aware of the type of fish that you will be providing.
There are about four specific types of fish. Each group differs greatly in texture and taste. These groups include medium flaky fish, lightly flaky fish, rich and meaty fish, and the strong flavored fish. Knowing these groups of fish will help you pair it with the perfect wine.
Let's begin with medium flaky fish. These fish include trout, Halibut, Cod, Red Snapper and Grouper just to name a few. These fish are a little firmer and slightly thicker than a lightly flaky fish. A rich full bodied white or a medium bodied white will pair well with these fish. Try a Californian Sauvignon Blanc or a Chardonnay.
Sea Bass, Tilapia and Flounder are all considered lightly flaky fish. These white fish are very lean. In order for a wine to blend well with these fish look for a white wine that will not overpower their subtle taste. Champagne or an Italian Pinot Grigio will suit these fish nicely.
A rich and meaty fish can remind you of a cut of red meat because it is so thick. Salmon, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna are all meaty fish. These fish are very firm and have a strong texture. Flavorful white wines that are rich in flavor pair will with these fish. A Chardonnay or a white Pinot Noir will blend well with a meaty fish.(Editor's Note: add Rhone varietals here like Viognier or even Roussane) You may even find a few red wines that may pair well with these fish because of their meaty texture. A Lambrusco, for example, would serve a fish in this group well.
Sardines and Herring are considered strongly flavored fish because they are salty and have what some would term a "fishy" taste to them. If serving a strongly flavored fish look for a white wine such as a Pinot Noir or a Champagne.
When served with a meal, wines are just considered a drink. That notion is easily understood, especially when you take into consideration that they are liquids. Unfortunately, we may not be giving a good glass of wine enough credit. In most cases a great wine pairing enhances a dish. It is because of this, that perhaps wine should be considered a side instead of a beverage.
(Editor: As always, if you're looking for a combination of white and red wines delivered straight to your door on a monthly basis, please consider joining our Explorations Wine Club.)
Westrey Pinot Gris
I'll start with a simple mention or note on vintage here, some of you are receiving the 2006 version of this wine and others the 2011. Weird right? Well, not really-they're tasting pretty similar right now largely on account that the '06 vintage in the Willamette Valley was among the warmest on record, with some winemakers calling it the most similar they've ever seen to a stereotypical California year. To that end, some wineries held back their 2006 white's until they softened up a bit. That's why the 06 is here. Others have the 11, which is a more classic Oregon vintage, full of restraint and even perhaps a longing for some fruit.
I wanted to feature a Westrey Pinot Gris for some time in our Explorations Wine Club simply because they make such a classic version of what I consider to be Oregon wine. These are largely acidic driven white's, made without the benefit of malolactic fermentation. If you aren't familiar with malolactic fermentation, it largely softens wines, removing much of their acidity. Originally French winemakers used the process to help soften the bittyness of acid profiles that can be inherent in cooler climate regions. In California, winemakers will tell you, if you're willing to listen for a while, that they feel like allowing malolactic fermentation allows a more complete integration of oak in wine. Of course, this is Oregon, so we're not looking for oak and at least personally, I'm not looking for a cooler climate version of a California wine, that acidity and slightly bittyness in terms of mouthfeel, is part of the attraction.
Westrey's been in the Willamette Valley for about 20 years now, based in the small historic town of McMinnville where I tend to stay on visits because it's walkable and has a number of nice local restaurants, coffee houses and the like. I mention that because I think Westrey shows that influence in the prices they charge, as well as the types of wine that they produce. In the age of $25-$35 white's and $50+ Pinot's in Oregon...Westrey has stayed quite constrained and consistent on price point through the years. For that, they should, without a doubt, be commended.
During most vintages (including what's in your glasses now), Westrey is using only their estate fruit for this Pinot Gris, offering I think a good classic look into what's happening in the realm of Oregon white wine.
I think it's also worth a note that during some vintages, you'll see Westrey using only native yeasts. While winemakers debate the topic ad nauseum and never come to any sort of real conclusion about the relative worth of native yeast fermentation, I can tell you that native yeasts definitely call for a more in tune winemaker (at least in my opinion) and here's why. Using commercial yeast, you know not only the exact amount of time that fermentation will take, but also what the ending alcohol level will be. Native yeasts aren't so simple in either regard. Generally speaking fermentation is the process that converts sugar in the grapes into alcohol, so winemakers tend to believe that grapes picked at higher BRIX (the level of sugar within the fruit) should lead to higher alcohol wines. Until, they experiment with native yeasts and find things aren't so straightforward. I mention all that to say, it makes September and October to be a rather nerve racking time, or at least even more so than it might be if they were picking yeast out of a catalogue, especially given that there are multiple natural versions on every grape and fermentation when natural has even been known to stop suddenly, only to start again when the weather warms up a bit.
Long story short, natural yeast is a pain in the neck when compared to purchased. Westrey deserves a mention for both the wine they produce, but how they go about it.
About 250 cases per vintage are produced of this Pinot Gris.
Desert Wine Guy, Badet, Clement & Cie
Hi guys. Mark Aselstine with Uncorked Ventures. So over the last few days I've had conversation with a few new wine blogs that have popped up. One of which is called the Desert Wine Guy based outside of Vegas. One of the things that we've talked about is finding good value wines and where to find them.
So one of the things that I've wanted to do over the last few years and this was a kick starter in that vein, was to try random wines that I found interesting when I was at local grocery stores, local to me here in the Bay area of San Francisco. Trader Joe's, which I know is national now and we'll come back to Trader Joe's in a second, Safeway, the huge national brand, I grew up in Southern California so that was Vons, so it might not be Safeway but it's some Safeway family of companies that you probably have.
We're lucky that we do most of our shopping at a local place called Berkeley Bowl which is a Whole Foods competitor but at maybe half or a third of the cost. We'll shop at Costco, too occassionally for a bottle of wine. I only sell Oregon, Washington and California bottles so on the international stuff I am at the same place that most consumers are. I frankly don't know a whole ton a lot about a ton of regions of France outside of the standard Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, what have you.
So one of the things that the Desert Wine Guy has talked about was this bottle. This is Revelation Cabernet Merlot from Badet Clement and Cie. My French is not great but it's just good enough to know that Cie is company. So it's Badet Clement and Company. And they are based in, it says de Pays D'OC and this is one of the regions, ways that I think the French don't do themselves justice for when they import stuff into America. So this is the Languedoc and I've talked about the Languedoc in the past.
French wine laws are restrictive to the point of being borderline crazy. If you bought a vineyard in Bordeaux tomorrow they would tell you exactly what should be planted and where. Burgundy is even worse. Champagne the same. The Languedoc's one of the few, few regions in France where if you're a wine maker and I want to buy a vineyard and I'm going to plant six different types of grapes. I want to see what I can make and what I can make well and after that I'll figure the rest out. The Languedoc is one of the few regions where you can do that.
It also happens to be one of the largest continuous stretches of vines anywhere in the world. And that's important for something like this which comes into Trader Joe's for, I think I paid $5.99 for it. That's California pricing so you're probably, if you're outside of California paying a dollar or two more if not $10 or so in total.
So this is a really nice Cab Merlot blend. One of the things that happens in the Languedoc is that they do a good cheaper impersonation of other areas of France and that's what you have here. They've gone for kind of a Bordeaux based blend and you kind of get that where it's more highly acidic than what you get from California for the most part. This reminds me more of Washington than something that you get in California. But there's really good blackberry and dark fruit flavors and the acidity really holds up. And it's something that you'll be really, really happy that you paid $6 bucks for or $8 or whatever it happens to be at your local Trader Joe's.
And I think that also brings into a larger story about how does Trader Joe's source their wines, so on this stuff I'm fairly certain that this is a wine that's made specifically to come into the U.S. market. I had the opportunity yesterday to attend a tasting for the wines of Provence in San Francisco. They referred to it as rosé in the city. And that's what Provence is known for in France is making some of the best rosé around. This was a group of 60 or 70 wineries. A lot of times they have wine makers there.
Like I said my French is not great but they're kind of to translate enough to understand that they had these three or four bottlelings in front of them and three or four would be available and there was, oh this one that we make 4,000 cases of specifically to try to bring into the U.S. and that's from label design down to the actual stylistic type of wine that they have.
So Trader Joe's will work with people. I suspect this is probably in that same vein. They also, we were talking to a winery in Napa a few years ago about doing a Sauvignon blanc bottling and they had a few extra barrels of wine. And that's fairly typical for something that will happen in a large vinage. They will have a few extra barrels. We looked at it as a way to bring really good value for our exploration wine club folks who wouldn't be able to necessarily access this Sauvignon blanc from Napa based on the average price that they're paying versus what the average price of a Sauvignon blanc in Napa ends up being. And at the end of the day we couldn't do it because the folks ended up selling the whole lot to Trader Joe's. So they have this wine that depending on the vintage and stuff sells between $25 and $35 at the winery all of a sudden it was under a different label at Trader Joe's from $4.99. So that's what Trader Joe's does. That's what they do a really good job of and it's something that people will be happy about if they know how to search through and find what they're looking for.
So it's something that you can expect more from me. I'll start talking randomly about wines that I pick up at Trader Joe's, Safeway or Whole Foods or Costco, in that reign, since I know that those are stores that people have access to across the country. And if you have a few minutes and you're looking to read a different perspective on the world of wine, Desert Wine Guy has a blog spot blog as well as a new website and it's worth a look. The guy owns a vineyard and is based out of Vegas and so I think that adds a different perspective to those of us who are based in California or based in wine regions ourself.
So have a look if you have a minute and Mark Aselstine with Uncorked Ventures. I hope that you guys have enjoyed it. The Revelation 2012 Cab Merlot blend from Trader Joes, it's Badet Clement and Cie. Worth a look and you'll be happy you paid $6 bucks for it. Have a good one. Lastly, if you enjoyed this, I hope you'll consider a wine of the month club membership with us.
Mariposa Viceroy 2010
This wine is still titled Mariposa, which was the former name of the winery that simply calls itself Cru Wine Company. Located in Madera California which sits about 10 miles north of San Francisco in swanky Marin County and only about 30 miles south of both Sonoma and Napa, Cru Wine Company is perhaps perfectly situated to source grapes and then easily sell their wines.
That being said, selling in Marin is uber competitive as literally every single start up in the valley is trying to place their wines there and there isn't any home field advantage to speak of. Cru's big advantage, outside of an owner with especially deep pockets, is that they have perhaps the most engaging and unique winemaker in the industry. Ken Post had already had two separate careers before the wine bug hit, he had built his family farm into a 2,000 acre behemoth in Paso Robles as well as building a highway construction business from the ground up. He also rides a motorcycle, or at least did before a fall left him a year of rehab.
From all the choices at the winery, I found this wine to be the most engaging. First, it's an entry level price point for GSM in Paso Robles, at $23 retail and the spirit of that tag comes through, it's made to be consumed early and isn't overly tannic. (Please note, we've shipped this wine previously in our Explorations Wine Club) Of course, I think there are some connections from previously owning a large farm in the area which Ken rather sheepishly admittedly to the last time I saw him. When so many consumers dislike Syrah & have never heard of, nor tried a Grenache, I often want to show them a wine like this, the nature of this wine surprises with hints more consistently with cherries and bright fruit, rather than the brooding and contemptible versions of Syrah and wine in general that we're accustomed to from Paso Robles.
I think there's also time here to talk a bit about the 2010 vintage in Paso Robles. So often within the wine industry we hear about how good, bad or indifferent a vintage was in Napa, but other regions hardly rate a mention at all. 2010 was called apocalyptic in Napa and throughout much of California due to the cold early start to the growing season (which leads to farmers cutting fruit and canopy cover to ensure they get to ripeness) following by an unbelievably hot August (which burned the life out of grapes that didn't have a large enough canopy to cover them) in combination with water restrictions due to the California drought. In comparison to other fine wine regions across the state, Paso knows it's pretty damn hot during the summer. While a series of 100 degree days in Sonoma and downtown Napa sends the natives scurrying to the beach, in Paso that's part of the normal summer experience even in west side Paso (where this wine is from). That knowledge of impending heat and really being able to count on mother nature sending that heat made 2010 a better year to look for values in Paso than it is elsewhere in California. Then again they're calling 2010 Bordeaux the vintage of the century, or was that 09? Or maybe 2007 in Napa? Yes, vintages get a lot of hype, perhaps too much so when we're talking about a $23 bottle we just want to hold up well.
Anam Cara Heather's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005
Every so often, we get the chance to feature what is an aged wine, directly from a winery cellar. This Anam Cara Pinot Noir is a unique look into small production, single vineyard Pinot Noir if you have the patience to let it age for a decade. I like shipping wines like this, at least occasionally, simply because, as I found during my first winery visit after opening Uncorked Ventures, that 98% of wines are consumed within 48 hours after purchase. Having dug into those numbers, because I think they're important in terms of helping to decide what we should be shipping to wine club members, it's also apparent at least according to industry watchdogs like Wine Business and Wines & Vines, that those stats hold up across most price points, including where our Reserve Wine Club falls.
So about Anam Cara specifically: to start, this was their first vintage of their Heather's Vineyard Pinot which is named after the founder's daughter. The family story is actually pretty typical, Nick and Sheila met while working in London only to move back and start a business which brought them into Napa Valley and further into the wine business itself. Sheila worked in public relations while Nick built the family fortune through a series of pizza restaurants around California. Eventually, wanting a piece of land and a winery for themselves, they found a run down orchard in Oregon (given Napa land prices were close to 250k an acre a decade ago and have doubled since, especially considering you need at least 10 acres for a new winery...this is a story we're going to hear with increasing regularity)
Heather's Vineyard It isn't really a separate vineyard from their estate vineyard itself, but a block of vines within the larger estate vineyard. When Adam Cara Cellars spent a few years selling fruit to others, they noticed that a few rows of vines had two unique characteristics. First, they ripened about a month later than blocks only a few yards away and also seemed to produce dramatically less fruit, about 1.5 tons per acre, which is about the smallest I've seen (to put it in perspective, I spent some time talking to winemakers about a 130+ year old, dry farmed Lodi vineyard of Cinsault this past week that produces about 2 tons per acre). There's some sunlight issues with this part of their vineyard, namely that trees overhang part of the vines, which leads to another problem, any fruit that's produced early in the season, gets eaten by birds since netting can't really happen until well into the summer growing season (sunlight in Oregon is simply too valuable and blocking it too early, leads to underripe fruit, even in the Willamette, a cardinal sin). The results of all this, including using only a single clone of Pinot Noir, is a complex, yet remarkably light version of Pinot Noir. There's plenty of cherry and wild berry flavors here, including finish, which to me, is a hallmark of Oregon Pinot, I find it earthy, others have called it slightly bitter….all the same, a classic Oregon Pinot flavor profile.
Priced at between $60-$65 depending on when people have looked from the winery, other versions of Heather's Vineyard Pinot Noir have scored into the mid 90 point range from major critics. There isn't, at least to my knowledge (I've also asked the winery) any major critics scores around the 2005 largely because it was both their first vintage and a scant 75 cases were produced. While production hasn't yet climbed beyond that level for the Heather's Vineyard offering, critics have been more willing to score the wine based on past successes of the winery's other offerings, but also because Oregon Pinot Noir is so much more mainstream at this point than it was only a decade ago. I've told the story before, but anyone interested in taking a trip to wine country on the west coast, should really consider a few days in Oregon's Mcminnville and the wide Willamette Valley. Unlike any region I've been to in either California or frankly, Washington, there aren't vines anywhere. Penner Ash makes some of the most respected Pinot Noir in the new world with multiple estate offerings being priced above $100 and the guy across the street still grows wheat and pears. There's something about that which seems appealing to me and something that seems to come through with this wine as well.
Since so many of you ask….how long does the winery, or do I think this can last? Conventional wisdom is a few more years in the cellar should be fine, but it's ready now. That being said the most memorable bottle I've ever had came from what amounts to a $5 Burgundy, that had been aged 40 years. I think these acidic Pinot Noir's hold up better than most people give them credit for.
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MCTC to host College Day for Cabell seniors
HUNTINGTON -- Nearly 200 high schools seniors from Cabell County are learning more about college and careers with Mountwest Community and Technical College as part of Advantage Valley Consortium College Day on Wednesday, Feb. 13.
Students will be explore programs in their interest and can take part in classes or demonstration as well as visit local businesses. Those interested in the machinist program will visit the Robert C. Byrd Institute, and those interested in the aviation program will go to the Huntington Tri-State Airport.
"The purpose of College Day is to give students a snapshot and some hands-on activity in fields they may be interested in pursuing in college," Billie Brooks, dean of Student Services at Mountwest, said in a release. "Students will also have the opportunity to mingle with faculty and students in their chosen field, as well as take a tour of Mountwest."
Mountwest's campus located atop 5th Street hill in Huntington. For more information, visit www.mctc.edu.


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All these people you talk about who are at risk of losing what little shirt they have at the end of every day should the tiniest thing go wrong, that's totally us. That was me until I think three-and-a-half years ago, four years ago. There's nothing remarkable about that. That's my girlfriend, it's the Dynamos, it's so many people that we know.
People on a mailing list I'm on were lamenting that even though everyone is very inspired by Obama, the musical movements are on a smaller scale than they were four years ago, it's a grassroots thing. Have you noticed that? Why do you think that is?
Again, it has everything to do with energizing the vote. In 2004, on the Vote for Change tour, our job was just to get press around the campaign and, like, try and get people excited about the campaign. Like "Everybody, come on, come on! We can't do this again, people, wake up!" There's no real need for that this time. Being on tour and watching the way that Obama's ground campaign works from city to city and state to state is unbelievable. There's so much presence on the ground, it's really fantastic.
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And that's not the kind of help this campaign needs. A lot more of what you're seeing is bands playing at local rallies, I think that you're seeing bands doing things for local offices here and there. There are lots of side rallies — issue-type rallies, like the SEIU thing we did, unions and lobbyist organizations and that sort of thing, who are trying to push whatever their agenda is forward.
In a way, there's just not space, there's not room in the middle of the campaign for a rock band to take center stage. And I think that any rock band short of maybe Bruce Springsteen — and maybe nobody else — runs the risk of actually doing more damage to the campaign than good, given how well the campaign is doing on its own. In 2004, nobody could possibly have done any damage to John Kerry's campaign. It was all help.
The Decemberists got a bunch of heat, got a bunch of buzz on the conservative talk-radio circuit when they played that rally in Portland for 75,000 people over the summer. There was a lot of, like, "Well, of course Obama drew 75,000 people, because the Decemberists are the biggest band in Portland and they can draw 35,000 people on their own — and did you know they're Communists, because their name comes from the Russian Revolution of 1917, and they also advocate genocide?" It's crazy.
As I discovered when I was at the convention, any self-respecting politician who is protective of his or her career is going to do a double take and have their chief of staff do a little bit of research when they meet somebody from a band who has "death" in their name. In an election like this, we can't really do anything specifically with the Obama campaign for that reason alone. We're a pretty big little rock band, we might be one of the biggest little rock bands out there, but that doesn't mean that it's going to register with the public at large, if there's a "death" band on Obama's team.
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Fortunately (and unfortunately) many people that start and run a business often don't know the problems and difficulties they are likely to face. Why do I say fortunately? If they knew about all these problems, they probably would not start the business in the first place.
Just about every comprehensive study done on this subject points to greater success for companies that turn the negatives represented by complaints into positives.
Last December I wrote about a bank merger deal that could create yet another "too big to fail" bank from the smoking embers of two of the very banks that helped blow up our economy in 2008: OneWest Bank (formerly IndyMac) and CIT Bank. While I'm baffled that this merger is still pending, I'm happy to report a bit of good news.
Rudy, let's break down your statement. When you say that "I do not believe that the president loves America," what indication do you have or what criteria are you using? I really want to know.
At the conference Lew cast some bread upon the water -- announcing an extension of HAMP and related programs through 2016 -- and these crumbs were eagerly consumed by so-called housing advocates
With all due respect to Sen. McCain, I have a different take on this. I, too, am outraged by the lack of care that many of our veterans have received, but I'm not at all bewildered by it. In fact, I saw it coming for years.
After a half-decade of emergency measures -- including not only the bailout, but the temporary nationalization of major auto manufacturers and round after round of "quantitative easing" -- have we managed to put the economy back on a secure footing?
Surprisingly, a few days later Warren Buffett made the same observation. He said "the Fed is the greatest hedge fund in history." For Warren, this is great. He is on the receiving end of the biggest transfer of wealth in history from workers and savers to borrowers and speculators.
The CNBC analysts should turn down the rhetoric and hype and listen to the analysts on sister station, MSNBC. They might learn something. I am also happy to clarify for them.
All knowledgeable D.C. types know that the TARP and Fed bailout of Wall Street banks five years ago saved us from a second Great Depression. Like most things known by knowledgeable Washington types, this is not true.
Tapping the HHF more deeply for Detroit seems like an excellent example of an action the president could take that's wholly consistent with the position he's staked out in recent weeks about going around the do-nothing Congress.
The idea that Barack Obama would still consider appointing Lawrence Summers to head the Federal Reserve rather than order an investigation into this former White House official's Wall Street payments mocks the president's claimed concern for the disappearing middle class.
That a pile of debt is a burden on new grads is pretty obvious. Less obvious is that the student debt burden, now in excess of $1 trillion by some estimates, is beginning to be a drag on the economy.
Given that any reasonable person can plainly see that our president is in fact trying to lead us to ruin, here's the good news: he's really, really bad at it.
In government, corporate and nonprofit offices across the country are women who are smart, work hard and care about their profession but are regularly ignored because they are viewed as too mousy or too pouty or too inexperienced or too something.
Unless Americans step up the way Cypriots did and demand real regulation, as well as send the message that they don't trust Wall Street by moving their money to community banks and credit unions, they can bank on being bilked. Again.