Look: I am eager to learn stuff I don't know--which requires actively courting and posting smart disagreement.

But as you will understand, I don't like to post things that mischaracterize and are aimed to mislead.

-- Brad Delong

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Everything that appears on this blog is the copyrighted property of somebody. Often, but not always, that somebody is me. For things that are not mine, I either have obtained permission, or claim fair use. Feel free to quote me, but attribute, please. My photos and poetry are dear to my heart, and may not be used without permission. Ditto, my other intellectual property, such as charts and graphs. I'm probably willing to share. Let's talk. Violators will be damned for all eternity to the circle of hell populated by Rosanne Barr, Mrs Miller [look her up], and trombonists who are unable play in tune. You cannot possibly imagine the agony. If you have a question, email me: jazzbumpa@gmail.com. I'll answer when I feel like it. Cheers!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Giving Thanks

No rants today.  Too much to be thankful for.

Life and love

Family (including 11 grandchildren)

Friends

Liberty

The pursuit of happiness

Good health

American  industry, which provided me with 40 years of livelihood

My pension - paltry as it is

Social Security

America - even with all its problems

The Constitution

President  Obama - even with all his faults

A roof over my head

Spell check

Music

Digital Photography

Blogging

Crossword Puzzles

Turkey

Pinot Noir

Pie

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