Monthly Archives: June 2006

Dan Gransinger, candidate for Arizona Legislature District 17

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

Dan Gransinger is the first candidate from District 17 to be endorsed by Arizona Right to Life. Just another reason to cast your vote for Dan.

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Political Hijinks

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

Last night the Scottsdale City Council decided to cut property tax rates to its lowest level since the 1970s. This is great news because housing values go up astronomically around here and the city will make more than enough money … Continue reading →

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What does a PG rating mean?

Posted on June 7, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

Obviously it means there’s too much pro God talk! The Motion Picture Association of America, the group that issues movie ratings, thinks that a family-friendly low-budget film called “Facing the Giants” deserves a PG rating. They feel the movie contains … Continue reading →

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X-Men: The Last Stand

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

A couple of weeks ago Norm and I saw this movie and we both enjoyed it. It was hilarious to see Kelsey Grammer, a.k.a. Frasier Crane, as a gigantic blue Smurf! If you go see the movie make sure you … Continue reading →

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Republican Candidate Gransinger – District 17

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

via e-mail press release: (Scottsdale, AZ)-Dan Gransinger Rph., Republican candidate for State Representative filed 491 qualifying signatures with the Secretary of State on 5/22/2006. This number easily surpasses the needed 280 by 43%. He also filed for Clean Elections funding … Continue reading →

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Baked Pine Needles

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

I just went outside a few minutes ago for a little outdoor break. We have a gigantic pine tree in our front yard and its shade is rather nice. I took in a deep breath of the outdoor fresh air … Continue reading →

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Boysenberry Jam Poster Child

Posted on June 4, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

Yesterday while we were at the Wal-Mart supercenter buying groceries I found a seedless boysenberry jam made by Knott’s Berry Farm. I haven’t had boysenberry jam for years because I don’t like the seeds although I love the flavor. I … Continue reading →

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123 °F

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Karen of Scottsdale

It’s true! Right now it’s about 112 °F, but when I looked at our neighborhood weather station online report for the past 24 hours it showed the maximum temperature was 123 °F. It probably only reached that temperature for a … Continue reading →

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