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dog. IfI have mywife pay for this she would
have my head on a platter. Also, she wouldn t
be able to save money for our travel fund
for 6 months. We contribute equally to one
Dear Lad Di, attached to the dogs. I'm getting used to the travel fund yet came to the marriage with our
I met a wonderful woman and recently daily care and maintenance they require.
remarried 6 months ago. She's the gal of my Recently, the oldest dog, Lilly, her german
dreams and there isn't anything I wouldn't shepherd was diagnosed with cancer. My
do for her. We both have children, grown wife was devastated when she leaned the
and on their own. We're still in our early 50's news. The prognosis isn't good without
and saving for retirement. We'd like to travel measures that will come at great expense.
in our RV and see spectacular sites like the The Veterinarian told my wife and I that
Grand Canyon and other National Parks. Lilly wouldrequiresome chemotherapy after
Our hope is to retire at 58 so we can enjoy surgically removing a tumor. The total cost
the rest of our life travelling, exploring new for medical procedures is close to $3,800.00
adventures, over upcoming weeks. This could could
My wife came into the marriage with two extend Lilly's life with no real guarantee.
dogs. I've never been a pet owner but loving Without medical intervention, the Vet said
her meant loving her animals. I'm not that Lilly dould die within a few months. The Vet
own assets and retirement plans.
The thought of parting with $1,900.00
splitting Vet expenses sickens me. We've
both worked hard our entire lives and I just
see this as a means to work longer. Not only
that, what happens when the second dog gets
older and we're faced with more Vet bills?
A decision needs to be made in the next
few days regarding Lilly. TheVet assured us if
we don't proceed with surgery; he would do
everything possible to make her comfortable.
My wife is beside herself and insists we
spare no expense prolonging the life of her
treasured pet.
Howwould you handle a situation like this?
This is the first and most difficult decision
we've had to make. I can't see either of us
parting with this kind of money over a dog.
Dog Tired of Discussion
Dear Dog Tired,
You're not in the dog house? Pets
require much more then "daily care and
maintenance". Most important, they need
affection and compassion, none of which
you posses.
If you're planning on retiring at 58, you
have plenty of dough! Consider yourself
lucky this is the biggest decision in front of
you. Provide your wife unlimited support
and resources. Owning two pets, your wife
has spent countess dollars paying Vet bills
over the years. Your whole hearted support
is a small price to pay for your bride and her
cherished pet; especially when you offer to
foot the entire bill.
Lady Di
Write Lady Di confidentially DearLadyDi@
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Dear Lady Di, 8351 West Bush Lake Road,
Bloomington, MN 55438
GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1379 In one another's being mingle--
"Some say the world will end in fire, Why not I with thine?"
Some say ice. DHS, 1927
From what I've tasted of desire 39
I hold with those who favor fire." On the afternoon of April 8, the junior class
(the beginning of"Fire and Ice," a poem by put on a program: a review of classes, the
Robert Frost) song"Mammy, Lullaby" by Rose Grundstrom,
NATIONAL DEBT a reading To You" by Esther Cochran,
a reading "Emily's Courtship" by Emily
Rudnick, the song "Rock Me To Sleep in an
Old Rocking Chair" by Rose Grundstrom, and
the skit "Nobody's Mule" by Harry Moore,
Willard Jorde, and Lawrence Lund.
BILLBOARD'S TOP TEN, 1973
September 29
1. We're An American Band (Grand
Funk)
2. Let's Get It On (Marvin Gaye)
3. Half-Breed (Cher)
4. Loves Me Like A Rock (Paul Simon)
5. Delta Dawn (Helen Reddy)
6. Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder)
7. Say, Has Anyone Seen My Sweet Gypsy
Rose (Dawn/Tony Orlando)
8. That Lady, Part 1 (Isley Brothers)
9. My Maria (B.W. Stevenson)*
10. Ramblin" Man (Allman Brothers
Band)*
(* indicates a new song)
B;W. Stevenson was born Louis Stevenson
in Dallas, Texas, on October 5, 1949. He died
on April 28, 1988, from heart failure. From
1972 to 1977 he had five hit songs, four of
which made the Hot 100. "My Maria" was
his third release. It peaked at #9, was on the
charts for sixteen weeks, and became his all-
time biggest hit.
NUMBER 1 SONGS
OCTOBER 3
As of September 29 the national debt
was $16,743,559,817,471.79 (over sixteen
trillion dollars). On September 22 it was
$16,743,723,923,867.97, so there was a
decrease of $over $164 million.
Each American now owes $52,861.08
on the debt, compared with $52,869.16 on
September 22. This was a decrease of $8.08.
The increase in the national debt since our
members of Congress were first in office:
Former Senator Kent Conrad: 1987-
-$2,350,276,890,953.00; Jan. 2, 2013--
$16,441,433,358,986.17, an increase of over
14 trillion, 91 billion dollars.
Former Representative Rick Berg: Jan.
2011--$13,997,932,781,828.89; Jan. 2, 2013--
$16,441,433,358,986.17, an increase of over
two trillion 416 billion dollars.
Senator John Hoeven: Jan. 2011-
-$13,997,932,781,828.89; today--
S16,743,559,817,471.79, an increase of over
two trillion 746 billion dollars.
Senator Heidi Heitkamp and
Representative Kevin Cramer: Jan. 3,
2013--$16,437,549,999,170.77; today--
$16,743,559,817,471.79, an increase of $306
billion.
For my figures I consult a website that
differs slightly from that of the U.S. Treasury
Department, which claims the national debt as
of September 26 was $16,738,443,175,473.97.
The same government website says the debt
on May31 was $16,738,821,943,986.12.With a 1893--Daisy Bell (Dan Quinn)
federaldeficitprojectedatalmost$700billion 1898--I'm Old But I'm Awfully Tough
this year, are these figures to be trusted? (Cal Stewart)
TRIVIA QIJIZTIME 1903--Hurrah For Baffin's Bay (Arthur
807 Collins/Byron Harlan)
1908--Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey
1. Paella comes from __ Mine (Ada Jones/Billy Murray)
(a. France; b. Portugal; c. Spain) 1913--Last Night Was The End Of The
2. The Battle of Agincourt is the climax World (Henry Burr)
of which Shakespearean play? 1918--Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A
(a. Henry IV; b. HenryV; c. HenryVIII) Dixie Melody (A1Jolson)
3. Shakespeare was married to _ 1923--Yes, We Have No Bananas (Billy
Hathaway. Jones)
(a. Anne; b. Catherine; c. Elizabeth) 1928--Jeannine (Gene Austin)
4. "The quality of mercy is not strained" 1933--The Last Round-Up (George
is from which Shakespeare play? Olsen)
(a. As You Like It; b. The Merchant of 1938--Alexander's Rag Rime Band (Bing
Venice; c. Twelfth Night) Crosby/Connee Boswell); My Reverie
5. Bianca, Baptista, and Petruchio all (Larry Clinton); I've Got A Pocketful Of
appear in which Shakespearean play? Dreams (Bing Crosby)
(a. Comedy of Errors; b. MuchAdoAbout 1943--Sunday, Monday, Or Always (Bing
Northing; c. The Taming of the Shrew) Crosby)
(answers at the end of the Column) 1948--You Call Everybody Darlin' (Al
A MESSOFPOTTAGE Trace); Twelfth Street Rag (Pee Wee
1436 Hunt)
1953--Vaya Con Dios (Les Paul/Mary
This portion of my column describes Ford); You You You (Ames Brothers)
the works of Libertarian philosopher and 1958--It's All In The Game (Tommy
economist Murray Rothbard (1926-1995). Edwards)
In 1995 he published "Economic Thought 1963--BlueVelvet (BobbyVinton)
Before Adam Smith." 1968--Hey Jude (Beafles)
Chapter 11 is entitled "Mercantilism and 1973--We're An American Band (Grand
freedom in England from the Civil War to Funk)
1750." Charles Davenant (1656-1714) began 1978--Kiss You All Over (Exile)
writing pamphlets on the economic problems 1983--Total Eclipse Of The Heart (Bonnie
of the day. Today some modern economic Tyler)
historians insist on seeing in his publications 1988--Don't Worry Be Happy (Bobby
an original "law of demand." Rothbard sees McFerrin)
two fallacies at play here: the first is that the 1993--Dreamlover (Mar-iah Carey)
Davenant table is not a demand schedule and 1998--Iris (Goo Goo Dolls); I Don't Want
second the historical data only establishes To Miss A Thing (Aerosmith); The First
a relationship between years and markets; Night (Monica)
they do not set up any sort of law. Further, 2003--Shake Ya Tailfeather (Nelly/P.
there is nothing that tells us that the "law" is Diddy/Murphy Lee)
based on any factual evidence whatsoever. 2008--SoWhat (Pink)
It's as if Davenant just made up numbers and
plugged them in. 15 YEARS AGO
POETIc FRAGMENTS Oct. 6, 1998--The North Border Bandits
defeated St. Thomas-Valley 37-0 in football.
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was a
major Romantic poet. Here is a portion of his
poem "Love's Philosophy":
"The fountains mingle with the river
And the river with the ocean,
The winds of heaven mix forever
With a sweet emotion;
Nothing in the world is single,
All things by a law divine
NOTABLE QUOTES
"That he is mad, 'tis true; 'tis true 'tis pity;
And pity 'tis 'tis true."
(from Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet," Act
II, sc. 1)
Trivia Quiz Answers
(1.c; 2. b; 3. a; 4. b; 5. c)
iw - . - .
"Gratitude is born in hearts
that take time to count up
past mercies."
-Charles E. Jefferson
I had the opportunity this
past weekend to take a little
vacation with my two cousins
Shelly and Vicki. We made
our way to Shelly's cabin
near Effie, Minn., where we
gather for our family reunion
each summer.
Although I have been to
this particular lake in the
summer and winter, it was
the first time I have ever
visited during the fall season
and what a wonderful treat it
was.
The lake was absolutely
stunning when we woke
up Saturday morning.
Surrounded by a variety
of different colors in the
changing trees there was a
soft fog hovering over the lake
while a few loons drifted on
the water's surface. It looked
like a picture you would
see in a magazine - one of
those photos that make you
pause for a moment and just
breathe.
We passed the time
Saturday by watching a few
movies as it was raining most
of the day. How nice it was to
get lost in the quiet beauty
all around and a good movie.
We don't have service by the
cabin so we were able to take
• a little sabbatical from our
cell phones as well.
It was a wonderful
adventure and the three of
us had some really good
conversations. I learned
things about my maternal
grandma and grandpa
Holman I never knew as they
passed away when I was still
a baby. It was a blessing to
find out more about them.
The trip helped me realize
some things about myself,
it was certainly enlightening
and relaxing.
Even though it was a short
trip and we weren't able to do
any fishing, it gave the three
of us a chance to get away
from the hustle and bustle of
life for a moment and enjoy
some peace and quiet.
On the way up there
I thought to myself how
lucky I was to have such
an incredible family who
understands me exactly how
I am. I felt so grateful for that
time with two very important
people in my life.
Fall has always been my
favorite time of year, I love
everything about it - the
colors, temperature, and
harvest. I always seem to
have more energy during
this season and try to enjoy
the great outdoors as much
as I can.
Recently I have started
driving around with my big
brother Michael so he can miss him more than words
be out in the field while could possibly express but
harvest is underway. I have are so grateful to still have
been learning a great deal our mom who is one of the
about farming. There are so strongest women I know.
many different aspects to When I can't be in the field
this particular profession with Michael she usually is.
and sometimes I wonder I hope one day I can
how they keep everything be the kind of woman my
straight. I am so proud of mother is- she has so much
both my brothers, they have unconditional love for us and
worked hard to grow Oakdale would do anything to help. It
Farm. It has been rewarding seems like she never stops.
to be out there with them Even though she retired
and especially to have long, from nursing, she picked up
heartfelt chats with my big a part time job giving shots
brother as we drive around to at various places around the
get parts and help wherever area. I don't know how she
we can. It is a blessing to does it, but her strength and
spend that time with him. faith are definitely inspiring.
He will undergo his second It is easy to focus on the
chemo treatment for this struggles and defeats life
round on Wednesday. I hope offers up, but to feel gratitude
and pray it doesn't hit him so for the things we do have
hard and we can enjoy being instead of concentrating on
out in the field during the what we don't have is so very
beet harvest. Mike has been important.
through so much in the past Sarah Ban Breathnach
sixyears, allwe can do is pray once wrote, "Let's choose
for healing. He is an amazing today to quench our thirst for
man as is myyounger brother the good life we thinks others
who has stepped up to keep lead by acknowledging the
the farm going, good that already exists in
When we are out in the our lives. We can then offer
field we often talk of papa, the universe the gift of our
recalling certain memories grateful hearts."
we have of him and farming. As I look outside my living
Although he was retired, room window at the color
papa was a constant filled explosion of trees that
presence during harvest line our dike and watch their
doing whatever he could to branches flutter back and
help my brothers out. We all Continued on Page 7
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