Monthly Archives: November 2009

Breaking News. Really.

Posted on November 30, 2009 by geetwo

The Washington State authorities have surrounded a home where the killer of 4 policemen is holed up. He has been identified as a man from Arkansas who was serving a 95 year sentence for violent behavior. His sentence was commuted … Continue reading →

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I sure didn’t know that.

Posted on November 30, 2009 by geetwo

I just received an important document from the Campbell soup company alleging that a can of Chicken Noodle soup contains 32 FEET of noodles.  That’s about twice what I always surmised to be the total length of the noodles in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 26, 2009 by geetwo

When I woke up this morning and realized that my plans for Thanksgiving had been waylaid, I decided instead to sit down and write something inspiring for the holiday. Unfortunately, I’m not feeling very inspired so intead, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Did somebody say chicken and noodles???

Posted on November 26, 2009 by geetwo

I’m sitting here staring at my keyboard because I woke up later than I had planned. My original idea for this morning had been to drive to Loogootee, In where a good part of what is left of my family lives.  Part … Continue reading →

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better get your tickets.

Posted on November 24, 2009 by geetwo

Here’s the skinny.

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No wonder the auto industry is broke.

Posted on November 18, 2009 by geetwo

There is a story in today’s Indianapolis Star about GM spinoff Delphi defaulting on pensions. This forced the government and its it Pension Benefit Guarantee to take over the payments.  Michelle Wilkes, a 56 year old retiree, has started a … Continue reading →

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Another list.

Posted on November 18, 2009 by geetwo

Forbes Magazine has produced a list of the United States, ranked in order of healthiness. Indiana did not finish very well, more than likely due to the number of smokers in our fair state. Vermont turned out to be the … Continue reading →

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An opportunity for all of you.

Posted on November 17, 2009 by geetwo

My new book, ‘Good Times and Bad’, will be one of the books featured at the seventh annual Indiana Authors Book Fair on Dember 5th at the Historical Society headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. If  you’re looking  to find a gift for … Continue reading →

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The new phone books are in! The new phonebooks are in!

Posted on November 17, 2009 by geetwo

and I am somebody. I finally made the new phonebook and I’m on on my way to fame and fortune.   I’m sure you all have been waiting breathlessly to see if anything new is going on in my life … Continue reading →

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Is it just my imagination….

Posted on November 17, 2009 by geetwo

or are there hundreds more jewelry store commercials this time of year??

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