Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and crea ... read more

From Lionel, January 2013: I just finished reading "The Walking Drum" by Louis LAmour, a historical novel ... read more

It was Cinco De Mayo, so we tried Moes Southwest Grill. After ten minutes with very little movement (the line was so long), we left. Next we tried ... read more

Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Judge a man by his questions, rather than by his answers. Every man is guilty of all ... read more

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood... wins this years Best Fiction award for her ... read more

All three of us went to Red Square this time. Im glad Tara was able to see it. Elizabeth was fascinated, too, but probably wont remember a thing. We then had lunch at Sbarro in the ... read more

Here are some videos by my sisters friend who bought a puppy from her: v PTyOqZemOq4 v nVFlSQdzQj ... read more

Doug sells power toolsDougs genealogy services ... read more

Everyone is wanting an update! Well, were parents of a two-year-old now. No time for updates!She is keeping us busy. Her favorite things to do are: play in the sink, play in the tub, and play in the toilet. She is a waterbaby! One of t ... read more

Elizabeths directorial debut. A probing, provocative, sometimes introspective look at a typical weekend around the house with Mama and Papa and the pugs. ... read more

I just thought Id mention that Elizabeth is settling into her new life pretty well. Tara is her full-time parent, I just appear after work and on weekends. :) Even then, its Tara who does most of the work. Elizabeths biggest ... read more

When given one of those customer satisfaction surveys, always try and give a glowing report about the individual who helped you (unless they were terrible, of course) because those surveys are just another tool for corporations to harass th ... read more

... (or friendly, even) once in a while instead of "cool." As my brother-in-law says, "Jus sayin." ... read more

Some good news for a change: elephant-poaching-falls-dramatically-africa Elephant poaching in Africa has dropped significantly from a peak in 2011, according to a new analysis of annual surveillance d ... read more

It was actually cold all day today, but that didnt stop me and Elizabeth, then the pugs, from spending half of our day outside! First, we went exploring the new neighborhood being built nearby. I dont know why theyre building ... read more

See articles below on the effects of fluoride.Harvard Study Finds Fluoride Lowers IQ - Published in Federal Govt JournalBui ... read more

The Rotten Apple Journalism with visible holesVol. 5 No. 7, December 1, 1993 Mike Rolls Car!LIVINGSTON, CA - Remember ... read more

Yee-Haw The only newsletter we do!Vol. 6, No. 7, December 29, 1994Belinda Has Puppies!Another one of Lucys dogs has gone and had a litter of pups. ... read more

the Evening Star Post-Tribune Dispatch (we couldnt decide on a name) Vol. 3, No. 4, June 4, 1991 Bikers ride to YosemiteOn Mothers Day, John, Jeannie, Don and Diane (collectively known as "Hell ... read more

The Newsletter Vol. 2 No. 12, September 17, 1990"Your Only News Source" Its a girl!!We asked Denise if she could hurry up and have the baby because we wanted to put out this issue. And, sure enough, she had the baby two week ... read more

The Leaky Faucet Vol. 3, No. 8, December 10, 1991 Steve & Denise host ThanksgivingTurkey was served and everybody ate it. What else is there to say? Ok ... read more

NEWS, ETC. Vol. 2, No. 15, December 18, 1990"Christmas Issue" Lucy to Host ChristmasLucy will be having Christmas at her house t ... read more