Monthly Archives: March 2009

Bargains, Bargains, Who Has The Bargains?

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Speaking of bargains, another place where there are deals to be had are outlets of major companies.  In my area there are food outlets such as Entemens and Pepridge Farms where what costs 4 or … Continue reading

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Why I Love Dollar Stores, Secrets Of A Frugal Shopper

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog ”   I know what you are saying to yourself  now,  ”I wouldn’t dare step into an emporium of that ilk!”…well If you must … wear dark glasses and a large brimmed hat, because there are bargains to … Continue reading

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Can’t Turn Back, George Mitchell: Making Peace / Chapter 10

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Making Peace by George Mitchell / Chapter 10 of 16 (synopsis)   Talks began again in January 1997 , the negotiations were a rehashing of the decommissioning issues, in the meantime the IRA was active … Continue reading

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Iraq And Afghanistan Soldiers Lend Us Your Words! Poetry Slam Session 2

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” Good evening, returning and active duty soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan, we want to hear what you have to say, please submit your poetry and thoughts -    When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d … Continue reading

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Friday Night Poetry Slam # 2 / Something New, Ballad-ic-Haiku

“A Pale Green Mermaid With Iridescent Scales Blog”   STEPPING  STONES    A… stunning… abuse of…. spiritual gifts. Cauterization complete, obsequious sycophants, please emerge. POEM A ————————————————————————————— haiku ballads talk to me, BTW – Friday night poetry slam at MOMA … Continue reading

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“Be Here Now”: Meditation And Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   There was a show on NPR today with a guest who treated  victims of torture and other traumatic events who had post traumatic stress symptoms such as, High vigilance- jumping at any noise ,expecting a … Continue reading

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Is Gaza A Ghetto And Did The Israeli Military Commit War Crimes In December 2008?

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” 13 Israelis dead /1417 Palestinians dead after the offensive ended in January 2009. Should heavily armed militaries be allowed to bomb densely populated civilian areas while forcing the citizens to remain in their houses?, (not allowing them to leave … Continue reading

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If the Banks Are Too Big To Fail: Let’s Bust Some Trusts

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   If the banks that caused this crisis by selling and making a profit  on flawed mortgage backed investments products are too big to fail, as President Obama has said, perhaps it is time to … Continue reading

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Soldiers From Iraq And Aghanistan Poetry Slam

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” Hello, returning and active duty soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan, we want to hear  what you have to say, please submit your poetry and thoughts –     Not to Keep Robert Frost (1917) They … Continue reading

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Smear Tactics, George Mitchell: Making Peace / Chapter 9

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Making Peace by George Mitchell / Chapter 9 of 16 (synopsis)   Negotiations  were making little progress.  After the violence and breaking of the ceasefire,  speaking to Sinn Fein was rejected by the negotiating parties  … Continue reading

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Friday… Errr, Saturday Night Flash Story Slam! Session 1

“A Pale Green Mermaid with Flecks of Irridescense Blog”   Tonight we present, SWOOSH   Well the day had come, finally arrived, made it’s presence known…kind of, sort  of… it was over, as over as this type of odd ball metaphysical experience … Continue reading

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Equinox – Tonight, Tonight The Time is Right For Gazing At the Moon / March 20 2009

 ”A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Spring is here, the equinox calls for us to glance skyward and think of  better days that will be coming soon.     The energies are very power at this time! You might want to … Continue reading

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Protect Yourself From Predatory Lending, Here Are A Few Tips!

“A Pale Green MermaidBlog” Since the government is in transition and the banks are not necessarily acting in a fair manner educate yourself to protect yourself! Common Abuses: Seven Signs of Predatory Lending from www.responsiblelending.org Predatory mortgage lending involves a … Continue reading

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Key to Ending The Alice In Wonderland Tumble Down This Economic Rabbit (Rat) Hole!

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Confidence… thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live. Franklin D. Roosevelt   The anger from the public reflects the … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patricks Day To County Kildare, Ireland From Bucks County USA

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” From one Irish American ( my Grandfather was from County Kildare) to all of Ireland, May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back The sun shine warm upon your face … Continue reading

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