Last week, my husband and I visited Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Curtis is probably THE most prestigious music conservatory in the US, and maybe the world. It's been around since the 1920's, and is located in a beautiful old building on Rittenhouse Square. They train young musicians, singers, composers, and conductors, who will …
Month: October 2012
No Social Security or Medicare for Me
I guess that makes me a risk-taker. I am currently 63 years old, with just under two years until I become Medicare-eligible. Medicare starts at 65, I can't draw SS until 66. A couple of years ago, I made the decision to reject both SS and Medicare. I am gainfully employed, and expect to be …
The most gorgeous horses you’ve ever seen
With thanks to Kim Komando for sending this in her news letter today. Check out this video on YouTube. RushBabe49 has been horse-crazy since childhood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XJbSqwriM
Environmentalists are the reason for skyrocketing gasoline prices
Primarily due to the fact that environmental groups, through lawsuits and other means of obstruction, have successfully prevented the building of ANY new oil refineries in the US. The last new refinery was built in the 1970's, and the existing refineries are nearing the end of their useful lives. Oil companies are even being prevented …
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Obama loves to disparage “millionaires and billionaires”
Unless, of course, they are HIS campaign donors. I have often wondered how wealthy liberals can simply ignore or gloss over the stated intent of Democrats to confiscate their earned wealth and "spread it around" to those who have not earned it.