Category Archives: hot topics

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Music Legend Michael Jackson Dies At 50…

many years ago when the Jackson family came to California I met them during those first few days before the fame of the Jackson 5. I babysat for the two youngest Jackson’s on 2 occasions. I just thought they were a nice family and that is how I choose to remember Michael Jackson, a nice boy with a nice family. The king of pop is gone and we will miss his talent and wonder what he might still have created, but he has left us his legacy of music and dancing, 2 pearls beyond compare. We will not see his like again. Continue reading

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Video Wednesday: Mr and Mrs Fire Eater…

Stunning rare footage of a fire-eating couple from the 1960s. How do people reach a decision to do this. Were they just sitting around the dinner table one evening and he turned to her and said  “Babe, I have a … Continue reading

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The 141st Belmont Stakes And No Rachel Alexandra…

A shame that Filly, Rachel Alexandra winner of the Preakness did not run in the Belmont today. Her Owners felt it would be too stressful after having won two big races only 14 days apart. Congratulations to Summer Bird and … Continue reading

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The Tyranny Of Prop. 8 Upheld…

I am left shocked, speechless and appalled by the actions of the California State Supreme Court. Are we going to rewrite the Declaration of Independence next. You can’t change the Constitution, you can only amend it to include rights, not … Continue reading

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