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Sarah Palin: Star Power or Quitter?
Sarah Palin’s star power was evident as the governor of Alaska stepped down yesterday. She left her long-term political plans unclear and refused to address speculation that she would seek a 2012 presidential bid. Is this mystique part of what makes her so appealing? For sure she’s created quite a buzz. Palin did say she’s taking her political battles to a larger if unspecified stage and avoiding an unproductive, lame duck status. “With this decision, now, I will be able to fight even harder for you, for what is right, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010 Presidential bid, Governor of Alaska, Lame Duck, Palintologist, political battle, quitter, Sarah Palin, star power, Twitter
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What You Can Learn from President Obama’s Mother-in-Law
Now that Michelle Obama’s mother is living in the White House, will the cruel jokes and snide remarks about mothers-in-law finally stop? Will Marian Robinson, as first mother-in-law, be able to pave the way for acceptance, even respect, for this much-maligned branch of the family tree? Only time, and the nightly comedians, will tell. If you have a new son-in-law yourself, you can use Mrs. Robinson and other successful in-laws as your guides. Let them teach you how to adjust to your new role. It’s not easy. Once you’ve made … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, extended family, your self
Tagged daughter-in-law, family, Lame Duck, Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama, mothers-in-law, son-in-law, wedding
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