I think it went little noticed by most citizens. The U.S. Postal rates went up on January 27 by an average of 3% or so and a new class of parcel post was created. I guess it wasn’t big enough news to make major news channels. I am not at all upset about the increase. It is a fact of life that all government cost continue to rise. What bugs me the most is the...
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The Pasture
It has been weather peaceful here in Frisco for about a week. The severe rain turned into peaceful soaking rain for a day or so. Now it is just HOT again. That’s Texas. I got the grass mowed in the “north 40” yesterday (Saturday) as it was in need of semi serious attention. It was very green and a bit overgrown. I mulch mow so I don’t like to work with wet or tall grass....
Continue reading...2011 Taxes
Yea! I got up the courage to complete my USA Tax report and get it filled. That’s one of two sure things in life I am glad is over. The other sure thing I am going to continue putting off for as long as possible. I only get one shot at that one and I know it is impossible to miss. Ha! I always look to the middle of April with some feeling of dread....
Continue reading...Freedom Lessons from TEDEX
I have been doing some posting in the TEDEX forums. It seems no one is paying attention these days but there is no way I can tell for sure. Internet security issues require a totally private membership so it is hard for sincere new blood to contribute. TEDEX seems to be a closed society. That was and is not my intent. Thankfully, real people still email me directly. The private correspondence would make good fodder...
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