Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Desiderata – Found In Old St. Paul’s Church, Baltimore 1693 (Issue 191)

By Freedom Lady | March 26, 2009

Some of my readers may be familiar with The Desiderata, found in Old St. Paul’s Church in Baltimore in 1693. It’s a beautiful document; I have framed and read periodically. It’s very uplifting, and I’m going to reprint in its entirety, because you too, may find it uplifting during these times of crisis.
 
“Go placidly amid [...]

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Spring Has Sprung, and The Grass Has Riz, Wonder Where the Flower Is (Issue 190)

By Freedom Lady | March 26, 2009

 Spring is popping out everywhere and the universe is unfolding as it should.
 
Sitting here in this pretty little town of Gainesville, Georgia, at the foot-hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on Lake Lanier, spring is bursting out all over.  First the Bradford pear trees in full bloom, an awesome sight, followed by jonquils and [...]

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All Dressed Up and No Place To Go After School (Issue 189)

By Freedom Lady | March 25, 2009

Recently, I’ve posted several articles about the tax-supported school system, from kindergarten through high school, and how half the tax monies collected in this state goes to schooling, according to budget and planning. Billions go into the Socialist school system.
 
There is a Libertarian blog site that I read most every day where several bloggers submit articles. [...]

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Buckle Down Winsocki, Buckle Down – You Can Win Winsocki if You Only Buckle Down (Issue 188)

By Freedom Lady | March 25, 2009

How many are alive who may remember the song during World War II, “Buckle down Winsocki?” It’s a spirited motivating song.
 
Perhaps we need to revive at this time, because we are in the middle of a battle, a war of ideas.
 
Lately, the news is dominated by bail-outs, CEO bonuses, stimulus packages and all sorts [...]

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Dear Aunt Bettye T; A Rift in Ideas (Issue 187)

By Freedom Lady | March 19, 2009

DEAR AUNT BETTYE T; A RIFT IN IDEAS
 
 
 
Dear Aunt “B,”
 
Sadly I must disagree with you on some fundamental issues.
 
We grew up in the same family, but walk to a different drummer. We saw and heard things from a different view point. Nothing wrong with that, because we are all individuals and entitled to live our lives [...]

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