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Yesterday I finished listening to what has been called "the best piece of financial journalism ever." Since it was so helpful to me, I thought I'd pass along the recommendation.

Knoxville blogger Katie Allison Granju frets that Sarah Palin doesn't really know enough about the overall energy issue, just oil and natural gas, and shouldn't be put in charge of energy policy in a McCain administration.

I can't believe that my favorite niece is turning six years old today. It seems like just yesterday that my sister was calling me to tell me she was on her way and I was heading to the hospital so I could wait with them for her arrival.

The moment I stepped into the hospital room and saw my sister and brother-in-law, holding this tiny little person is one that I'll never forget.

And now, she's turning six.

John Brown says with Mitt Romney you never know what you’re gonna get:

I just can’t bring myself around to support Mitt Romney. The primary reason being you never know what you’re going to get. Romney has completely morphed at least four times over the past 15 years. He tends to support whatever positions tend to be most convenient for whatever office he is seeking at the time he holds them. I don’t like tha

With Fred Thompson out of the race, some of his Tennessee supporters have signed on for Mitt Romney. I understand why they have; as has been noted before, the current crop of GOP candidates leaves much to be desired. I don’t think Romney was a terrible governor, and he does have an impressive resume. There are certainly worse candidates out there than him.

When Big Fella and I were young marrieds, we ate bean soup for dinner at least four times a month because it was cheap. Which is why it took me so long to realize I don’t like it. It invariably disappoints. Either it’s watery, or strongly beany tasting, or bland. Or if the mixture includes a lot of meat for flavor, the soup is greasy or salty.

Things I Learned Yesterday