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  • Veterans Day!

    Thank you to all who served and sacrificed so that we may enjoy the Freedoms we have today. We have a precious gift bestowed upon us for which we are supremely grateful. May God give the American people that believe in the Freedoms these soldiers fought for [...]
    Posted: November 11, 2009, 7:16am EST
    by Valerie
  • Springdale, 9/12 Tea Party

    Number of comments: 1


    Hundred of thousands of people marched to the U.S. Capital today. A few hundred showed up at the Pontiac Coffee House to watch and participate (in spirit). The rally started with a few speakers one of which was Bernie Skoch.

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    Posted: September 12, 2009, 8:17pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Fayetteville Millage Tax, Global Warming

    Number of comments: 3
    In the NWA Times today the editor (subscription required) wrote that FHS could lead Arkansas' green revolution. The whole point of the article was that one had to vote for the new HS because it would help stop man-made global warming. Yup, Fayetteville needs to build' [...]
    Posted: September 10, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Rep Joe Wilson, I'm Sorry!

    Number of comments: 4
    I'd like to offer my apologies to Rep Wilson. I know that he called out "you lie" to Pres Obama because of me. Through out Pres Obama's speech, I was constantly yelling "Liar" at the TV and at times I would burst out in song "Liar, Liar'" [...]
    Posted: September 10, 2009, 8:16pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Susie Q's Malt Shop, Re-Opening

    Number of comments: 0
    I passed by Susie Q's last Saturday looking for lunch. I had specifically planned my day so that I would end up at Susie Q's. I was sooo disappointed when I saw the "Closed" sign. My favorite hamburger joint gone! I don't go to the east side [...]
    Posted: August 26, 2009, 9:00pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Fried Bologna Sandwich?

    Number of comments: 3

    There are a few foods that I no longer eat because they were my staples when I was a starving student. They were the cheapest food I could afford and once I started to earn a real salary I swore I'd never eat them again. The' [...]
    Posted: August 24, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Sweet and Gentle Trixie, 1993 - 2009

    Number of comments: 2
    This afternoon I had the vet put Trixie to sleep. She was in pain even in spite of painkillers. She was having trouble getting up and standing up. I've been thinking about it for weeks but finally made the decision Wednesday. I started doubling up her painkillers,' [...]
    Posted: August 21, 2009, 5:14pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Rep John Boozman, Health Bill Town Hall

    Number of comments: 1
    I saw bits and pieces of Rep Mike Ross' Town Hall on CNN. It's absolutely amazing the differences between the meetings. Rep Ross' meeting was definitely the more rowdy bunch. I think it's because Rep Boozman and his panel acknowledged what people knew was in Health Bill.[...]
    Posted: August 14, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Passailaigue, Going For World Record to Launch Lottery

    Number of comments: 1
    I didn't see it on the ballet. Did the ballet say that the Arkansas legislature was to set up the Lottery in such a way that it would win the world record for launching a lottery? Did anyone see it? Must have been really fine print. At' [...]
    Posted: August 10, 2009, 8:09pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Frog Guarding Geocache

    Number of comments: 0
    Before a meeting on Saturday I took the opportunity to pick up a few geocaches on Russellville's Bona Dea Trails. What a beautiful spot and the trails are absolutely wonderful. I definitely need to come back. On one of the caches I found a frog guarding it. [...]
    Posted: July 26, 2009, 10:57pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Rep John Boozman, NW Arkansas This Weekend

    Number of comments: 12
    Rep Boozman spent this weekend speaking in NW Arkansas. He was the guest speaker at the GOP 3rd district committee meeting on Saturday. He also spoke at the Benton/Washington County Ice Cream Social on Sunday. While he made a few comments on current legislation most of his [...]
    Posted: July 26, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Fayetteville, When is Weed Not a Weed?

    Number of comments: 2
    Mayor Jordan got the authority to grant exceptions to Fayetteville citizens who opt to have the their lawns deemed as "naturalistic landscapes." It's all part of the sustainability fad that many residents of Fayetteville are following. While there may be a few who seriously cultivate their yard [...]
    Posted: July 20, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • The Arkansas Lottery, Disappointment?

    Number of comments: 1
    I must admit that I am not happy about the salary Ernie Passailaigue is receiving but I am not surprised that the Lottery Commission would pay it. I also not surprised the Gov. Beebe and House Speaker Robbie Wills are a bit late in speaking out about it. Gov Beebe [...]
    Posted: July 20, 2009, 8:32pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Cap and Tax Funny

    Number of comments: 0
    I saw this while I was getting dinner at Sonic. This guy must either be utterly and completely ignorant or he is a total moron. Dude, didn't you get Pres Obama's memo? Coal is bad. Coal is evil. Coal must not be used. The coal industry must' [...]
    Posted: July 06, 2009, 7:30pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • TEA Party, Fayetteville, Arkansas

    Number of comments: 2

    Hundreds (possible 1,000) showed up at the Washington County Fairgrounds. It was cloudy so it wasn't hot and if you brought a chair you could sit and enjoy yourself. Unfortunately, just before noon, the clouds turned into a thunderstorm and many left, while those who stayed' [...]
    Posted: July 04, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Geocaching.com Web Site Back Up!

    Number of comments: 0
    Hooray! Caching tomorrow! Thanks to the guys at Geocaching.com for working hard overnight to bring the site back up. The site is running on generators and it may be awhile before the Fisher building gets back power. Later today I'll write down the names of the caches' [...]
    Posted: July 04, 2009, 8:17am EDT
    by Valerie
  • TEA Party, Fayetteville, Washinton County

    Number of comments: 0
    I'll be at the TEA Party tomorrow and will be posting stuff from the event(if Blogger doesn't block me again). Tom Ziglar, I've never heard him speak so this should be interesting. There are plenty of activities planned so you do have to stand around for hours' [...]
    Posted: July 03, 2009, 8:40pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Geocaching.com Web Site Down

    Number of comments: 0
    I had planned to spend most of today geocaching but I was unable to get on to the server. After several hours of trying to get on I searched and found that the site had gone down because of a fire. The small fire at Fisher Plaza [...]
    Posted: July 03, 2009, 8:08pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Arkansas, Seatbelt or Else

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    Today marks the first time Arkansas law enforcement can pull you over if your not wearing your seatbelt. I think Fayetteville should put on the next ballet an initiative that would make adult seatbelt offenses the lowest law enforcement priority. Then have Alderman Matthew Petty propose [...]
    Posted: June 30, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Obama, Supporting Dictator Hopeful Manuel Zelaya

    Number of comments: 2
    Pres. Obama joined his buddies, Hugo Chavez, Fidel Castro and Daniel Ortega, in condemning the Supreme Court and Congress of Honduras for ousting Pres. Manuel Zelay out of the country. Ex-Pres. Zelay was trying to set himself up as a dictator like his buddies but was stopped.
    The [...]
    Posted: June 30, 2009, 8:04pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Asa Hutchinson, National and State Issues

    Number of comments: 0
    Asa Hutchinson received a very warm welcome from the Washington County Republican Women. Asa declared that 2010 would be a banner year for Republicans. He cited the number of Republican candidates running for Legislative offices. He also noted the formation of independent groups such as the TEA [...]
    Posted: June 24, 2009, 8:19pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Bryce Davis Dog Park

    Number of comments: 0
    I am so excited and happy! Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan announced at today's agenda meeting that he is adding a resolution for the City Council to accept a $30,000 donation from Procter and Gamble for a dog park at Bryce Davis Park. Representatives from Procter and' [...]
    Posted: June 09, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Fayetteville, Biking Rules

    Number of comments: 1

    The good thing that came from Barbara Rhoads biking accident is that many people are now aware of the rules of biking, even the police.
    Meanwhile, Fayetteville police now say they wrongly wrote a "failure to yield" ticket to car driver Matsugi Cox, 77, of [...]
    Posted: June 09, 2009, 8:49pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Arkansas' Unholy Trio

    Number of comments: 0
    Tuesday, at the Political Animals Club meeting, Lt Gov. Bill Halter remarked that he brought forward the lottery because all his life Arkansas has been at the bottom in regards to income per capita and students graduating from college. He speculated that the lottery would generate scholarships [...]
    Posted: May 27, 2009, 7:16pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • New Face, Republican Party of Arkansas

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    The Republican Party of Arkansas now has a new website. Boy! It is so much better looking than the old one they had up. The look is very clean without any clutter. Nice colors, easy to see icons and large letters, no need to squint! Nice [...]
    Posted: May 26, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Fayetteville, 17th Annual Dogwood Walk

    Number of comments: 0


    It didn't rain! However, Gulley Park was really soggy. Of course, Casey took every opportunity to splash through a puddle. The clouds didn't keep people away. Oh Boy! Lots and lots of dogs!
    I had a number of conversations about Casey. People were interested Goldens [...]
    Posted: May 16, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Botanical Garden's "Greening of the Garden"

    Number of comments: 0

    It was a beautiful night! No rain and plenty of sunshine and the temperature was perfect. It was hard to tell how many people came because everyone was spread out all over the garden. Which was nice because you weren't crowded and bumping into people. [...]
    Posted: May 14, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • National Cytotechnology Day

    Number of comments: 0
    A lot of people might find the job of a cytotechnologist to be a bit boring, isolated and quiet. We spend most of the day glued to a microscope looking through millions of cells. For me it's a challenge, a puzzle, the thrill for the hunt of' [...]
    Posted: May 13, 2009, 6:31am EDT
    by Valerie
  • Democrats, Taxing Sugar

    Number of comments: 0

    Looking for ways to pay for a national health-care system the Democrats are looking at new federal taxes on soda and other sugar drinks. I drink the diet sodas and I'm thinking that the new tax wouldn't affect me.
    The Center for Science in [...]
    Posted: May 12, 2009, 8:29pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Dodging the Rain

    Number of comments: 1
    What a weekend! I tried to get as much done outdoors in between the rain. Casey and I went to the Farmer's market. I went to the first session of making a rain barrel by the Beaver Water District. I need to make several more rain barrels.' [...]
    Posted: May 11, 2009, 9:30pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Generations

    Number of comments: 0
    Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels gave one hell of a commencement speech Saturday at Butler University. Excerpt:
    Which leads me to congratulate you in advance. As a generation, you are off to an excellent start. You have taken the first savvy step on the road to distinction, [...]
    Posted: May 11, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Arkansas' IPhone App to Search Bankrupt America Projects

    Number of comments: 0
    Arkansas launched an IPhone app today where one can track state projects bankrolled by the "Bankrupt America" funds. I have recently purchased an IPhone so I decided "what the hell, it's free". Surprisingly it's quite good. You have the ability to look for projects by keyword, [...]
    Posted: May 06, 2009, 9:32pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Intimidating Arkansas Voters

    Number of comments: 1
    The Democrats have found another way to suppress voters. Now you don't have to go to the voting line and threaten people's kneecaps. Presto! You can do it over the Internet.
    A Massachusetts homosexual rights group posted online the names, addresses and zip codes of more than 83,000 Arkansans, [...]
    Posted: April 30, 2009, 8:53pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Sen. Gilbert Baker, A Step Closer?

    Number of comments: 0
    Is Sen. Gilbert Baker employing a publicity stunt that could help him gain more recognition if he chooses to run against Sen. Blanche Lincoln?
    A proposed constitutional amendment requiring that union elections be conducted by secret ballots was filed with the attorney general's office on Thursday in an' [...]
    Posted: April 30, 2009, 7:31pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Twitter, Go To Jail

    Number of comments: 0
    Maybe it's not such a good thing to Twitter in court.
    Susan Henwood, a mother of four, has been sentenced to 30 days in the Tooele County Jail because she sent a text message about a court hearing she was observing. "She shouldn't be there. She did nothing wrong," [...]
    Posted: April 29, 2009, 9:22pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Twitter, A Flash in The Pan?

    Number of comments: 0
    Have you joined the Twitter Craze? It seems like anybody who's anyone is Twittering. You have people who share their Twitter List and those who extol the virtues of Twitter. Fayetteville Alderman Matthew Petty, who Twitters during council meetings, is even trying to require the city' [...]
    Posted: April 29, 2009, 8:36pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Morning Laugh

    Number of comments: 0
    I just love a good laugh in the morning! From the Morning News.
    "You may not agree with me," Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan told the City Council during its agenda session Tuesday. "But we had to start somewhere."
    "So I hope you will bare with me and work with" [...]
    Posted: April 29, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by Valerie
  • Living With Wildlife

    Number of comments: 2
    If by chance you are going through Harrison, Arkansas, drop by the Home Depot. It has gotten an unique addition to the store.
    A great horned owl now lives in the Harrison store's garden center, looking down on surprised customers shopping for flowers and paving stones.' [...]
    Posted: April 23, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • President Obama, Repeating History

    Number of comments: 0
    From Professor Bainbridge


    George Santayana famously warned that those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. Aldous Huxley quipped that the most important thing we learn from history is that we never learn from history. [...]
    Posted: April 22, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • On Writing

    Number of comments: 0
    That God I didn't make the List!' [...]
    Posted: April 22, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Earth Day Rant, The Rich Are Greener

    Number of comments: 1
    Much of the foundation of the environmental movement is based on pure lies, distortions of questionable “science” and out and out fraud by politicians and “scientists”. Americans are depicted as evil for developing new technologies and living the good life. In order to achieve our wealth we raped the Earth [...]
    Posted: April 22, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • CNN's Roesgen, After the Report

    Number of comments: 2
    This is so great! All day I've been hearing about the shameful actions by Susan Roesgen, the CNN reporter who harassed attendees at yesterday's Chicago Tea Party. Instead of accurately reporting on the Tea Party, Roesgen picked people out of the crowd to confront and argue with, before signing off [...]
    Posted: April 16, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, Fayetteville Tea Party

    Number of comments: 0
    Absolutely Wonderful Speaker!

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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 11:25pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Rolf Wilkin, Fayetteville Tea Party

    Number of comments: 0
    You remember Rolf? The pizza guy who took on Gov. Beebe and won.


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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 10:32pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Tea Party Fayetteville, WOW!

    Number of comments: 2


    Those of you who couldn't drag yourself out to the Tea Party at the Town Center in Fayetteville need to slap yourself across the face, several times. This was a historic day and you missed a fantastic event!



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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • I'm Baaack and Ready for the Tea Party!

    Number of comments: 0
    Blogger has set me free and I am ready to go! I will be at the Tea Party in Fayetteville. I'm planning to be there early taking pictures and videos. A very special THANK YOU to David Kincaid for offering the use of The Arkansas Project in case I' [...]
    Posted: April 15, 2009, 6:09am EDT
    by Valerie
  • NW Arkansas Tea Party, Fayetteville

    Number of comments: 7
    America is getting ready to get really Tea-ed off April 15th. NW Arkansas has two opportunities to let Washington know that we intend to end the tyranny of the big spending politicians. You still have a couple of days to make your signs. Laurie has sent out [...]
    Posted: April 13, 2009, 8:01pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Governor Sanford, No More Debt

    Number of comments: 0
    South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is pushing back the tax and spend fever that is running through Washington. From his press release,
    Governor Mark Sanford will be featured in a new television ad released tomorrow, the purpose of which is to educate South Carolinians/(AMERICANS) on the need for government [...]
    Posted: April 09, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Casey and Oreo

    Number of comments: 0
    Oreo is on vacation again and I caught up with him today at the Westwood Gardens. As you can see I am ready to chow down on some delicious ribs. Mmmm, I can just taste Penquin Ed's Bar-B-Que sauce and the nice crunch of those rib' [...]
    Posted: April 08, 2009, 9:40pm EDT
    by Valerie
  • Fayetteville Forward, Saturday

    Number of comments: 0
    Saturday’s sessions were definitely better than the previous sessions. I didn’t have to walk out on this. The day started with a breakdown of the topics that people felt were important to them, something they had placed on their “dream tree”. The topics were eco-tourism, public education, [...]
    Posted: April 08, 2009, 9:22pm EDT
    by Valerie

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