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The Origin of the Fed by Murray Rothbard

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

This was the first of eleven. It was a quick read at 103 pages. Rothbard gave a good summary of the historical events that led up to 1913. A lot of depth. A lot of details. A few things I … Continue reading →

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blossoms right outside the front door…

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

And they smell great.

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disciplined reading…

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

Anyone familiar with my reading habits is acquainted with the fact that I am all over the place when it comes to the subjects I choose. I find it all interesting – but the lack of a narrowed focus comes … Continue reading →

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the house is getting close….so close.

Posted on September 10, 2011 by admin

We have been working strong on the house all year. I have employed Tavo 6 days a week since the beginning of January. This was no small cost, but at least the house is getting close to being finished. The … Continue reading →

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poker night…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by admin

Eleven guys showed up last night for another poker match at the house. In my opinion, that’s about the perfect size for Texas Hold ’em. We played outside despite the heat and the earlier rains. Rankings are as follows: 1st: … Continue reading →

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liberal fascism

Posted on August 20, 2011 by admin

I am 1/3 of the way through Jonah Goldberg’s Liberal Fascism and am enjoying it immensely. I recently read Hunter’s To Change the World and am finding Goldberg’s book a nice complement. Goldberg’s defines fascism this way on page 23: … Continue reading →

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Northside Wine, NY

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

I love Northside Wine in New York and I love that you can buy wine on the internet. I have been touring the regions of Spain for the last year. There are a few regions I have yet to explore, … Continue reading →

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book buyin’….

Posted on August 14, 2011 by admin

I have been amassing books over the last year at a rate unprecedented in my book-buying history. There’s little else I like to spend my time and money on and I figure if we leave the country soon, it will … Continue reading →

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treasure from Honduras…

Posted on August 7, 2011 by admin

Jeff, Beth, and Yun’s parents returned this morning from Honduras. They brought with them great stories and some treasure for Yun and me. Cigars, coffee, salsa, rum, house decorations, and Honduran cash! I’ve already smoked one of the cigars and … Continue reading →

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Tila’s baptism….

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin

We are now canobaptists! It was bath day for the dogs. Tila is only supposed to have this once a year (so the books say). She was past due. As Jeff and Beth are in Honduras for the week, we … Continue reading →

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