Category Archives: Capitalism

Encyclopædia Britannica vs Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

We may never know why, shortly after our American born Merriam-Webster, Inc. and its many, many dictionaries and publications were purchased by and became a subsidiary of the British Encyclopædia Britannica in The Year of The Poison Pill (1964) that, … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin State Fair

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

Of course there were the usual long lines waiting to get to the cheese-filled Port-A-Johns.

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Nine Years a Housewife

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Today is my 68th birthday. Looking back on the totality of my life I find it altogether inexplicable and absurd. I should have died several times but I didn’t. From a fever at six months; near-drownings; a burning airplane and … Continue reading →

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Selective Service – Women in the Draft

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

So, there I was, driving that little Yellow Cab. It was early morning and the end of an otherwise fruitless, unremarkable night. Traffic was picking up but it was a good last pull out to the airport. My fare was … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Like I Don’t Think It’s a Good Idea

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

It’s not like I don’t think it’s a good idea; as a matter of fact, I think it’s a great idea. Throughout history, it’s always been an undeniably good idea for a woman to somehow latch onto a man of … Continue reading →

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A Civilian KP

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Never once did I make Supernumerary at Guard Mount and only rarely was I assigned to the much preferred Bunker #2. Bunkers #1 and #2 straddled the Main Gate at Tây Ninh West Base Camp. Bunker #1 was the province … Continue reading →

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Reality

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

If you don’t like reality relabel it.

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