tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post876008154386545771..comments2023-08-19T07:41:24.973-07:00Comments on Darlene's Hodgepodge: The End of the U. S. and TaggedDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-35083471361935345252010-02-13T10:37:25.980-07:002010-02-13T10:37:25.980-07:00Darlene: I've run out of time to do the "...Darlene: I've run out of time to do the "ten honest things," but want you to know that I follow your blog and really like what you have to say. <br />I'm changing my little remark at the top of my blog, as I like to do from time to time.<br />I just use the name "Hattie" to keep casual Googlers from typing in my name and coming up with my blog. It isn't really a nom de plume.<br />Aloha,<br />MariannaHattiehttp://hattie.typepad.com/hatties_web/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-70296950488095208962010-02-10T10:37:00.680-07:002010-02-10T10:37:00.680-07:00*Joy Des Jardins - You always make me feel so good...*Joy Des Jardins - You always make me feel so good. Thank you for lifting my spirits on a rare gloomy day in the desert.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-39243322441049779452010-02-10T07:54:25.684-07:002010-02-10T07:54:25.684-07:00Congratulations Darlene. Ancient? That's funny...Congratulations Darlene. Ancient? That's funny...it's hard to even think of you as old with your wonderful attitude and spirit. Love, JoyJoy Des Jardinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893445642606862131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-26365661899383664952010-02-09T15:29:18.923-07:002010-02-09T15:29:18.923-07:00*Rain - You're welcome. I understand why you ...*Rain - You're welcome. I understand why you can't accept badges.<br /><br />*Grannymar - You mean I'm not an old hen? Thanks for taking years off of my life.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-39337466715728722010-02-09T14:46:40.619-07:002010-02-09T14:46:40.619-07:00Darlene, You are a Spring chicken who walks a litt...Darlene, You are a Spring chicken who walks a little slower! ;)Grannymarhttp://grannymar.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-18795031230615729252010-02-09T11:16:58.065-07:002010-02-09T11:16:58.065-07:00Thank you so much for thinking of me about this, D...Thank you so much for thinking of me about this, Darlene. I appreciate itRain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-15382879813466165222010-02-08T18:51:38.183-07:002010-02-08T18:51:38.183-07:00*Hattie - Thanks for giving me your correct name. ...*Hattie - Thanks for giving me your correct name. Hurry back and I will change it if you want me to.<br /><br />*Kay Dennison - If I'm not ancient why do I look so tattered and worn? ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for being so nice.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-6712016525623616172010-02-08T17:48:08.240-07:002010-02-08T17:48:08.240-07:00Loved the post :)
and I agree with la peregrina, s...Loved the post :)<br />and I agree with la peregrina, she said it better than anyone :)Looking to the Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211255507065858940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-73177870576134330412010-02-08T17:28:41.515-07:002010-02-08T17:28:41.515-07:00I loved Krugman's op-ed. I think he has it ri...I loved Krugman's op-ed. I think he has it right.<br /><br />Congrats on your newest honor! I already read five out of the six and know how well you have chosen. I'll be heading to see Paula anon and am sure to find yet another blog to add. The list is getting a tad unwieldy! <br /><br />And I'm with Colleen -- you are not an antique!!!!!Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-68539727160840819482010-02-08T16:00:21.037-07:002010-02-08T16:00:21.037-07:00Your comment made me laugh, Darlene! I have to run...Your comment made me laugh, Darlene! I have to run off now, but I'll get back to you later.<br />--Marianna Scheffer (aka Hattie)Hattiehttp://hattie.typepad.com/hatties_web/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-89572737186288895682010-02-08T15:25:54.053-07:002010-02-08T15:25:54.053-07:00*la peregrina - Oh, how I love you! Thank you, de...*la peregrina - Oh, how I love you! Thank you, dear one.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-17295701619496501992010-02-08T15:24:11.570-07:002010-02-08T15:24:11.570-07:00*Rummuser - Thank you for the link. He has some v...*Rummuser - Thank you for the link. He has some valid points, but I find that conservative commentators always include Social Security as part of the cause of the deficit. S.S. has been self-sustaining and is still making a profit. It will continue to pay its way with a few tweaks; raising the elegibility age as the life span goes up. <br /><br />I also would give his op-ed piece more validity if he would include the bloated Pentagon budget as part of the problem. Yes, taxes will have to be increased. We could start by letting the tax break given the 1% of the wealthiest in our country by Bush expire.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-78302642713694981802010-02-08T12:38:32.067-07:002010-02-08T12:38:32.067-07:00You are not ancient, Darlene, heck, you aren't...You are not ancient, Darlene, heck, you aren't even old enough to be considered an antique. You are, however, vintage which means you are now worth more than you have ever been. :)la peregrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992459469931809488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-49411463145341571642010-02-08T08:58:21.732-07:002010-02-08T08:58:21.732-07:00Darlene, you should also have a look at this one: ...Darlene, you should also have a look at this one: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/07/AR2010020701785.html?wpisrc=nl_opinionsRummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.com