Acerbic Resonance

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Author: kimball

  • It’s always a good time flying when…

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    It’s always a good morning of flying if I can manage to scare whoever is with me. Thanks for coming along, Jim!

  • Guest Blogging

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    I’ve recently started guest blogging for ImprovePhotography.com – and today had another article published. Check it out: http://improvephotography.com/2989/10-tips-for-capturing-what-you-see/

  • Sometimes A 5 Year Old Sums Things Up Best

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    Here is a note from my daughter that was waiting for me when I got home: In case it is hard to read: “Well dad, I love you.  Just remember that God made you special, and he loves you very much!  I love you!  Love, Cambria.”

  • Should the Rich Pay Even More Taxes?

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    In my last entry, I examined and explained the difference between marginal and effective tax rates. In the midst of the current economic turmoil in the US, and the constant cry from the so-called “99%” I frequently hear that the rich are not paying enough in taxes, and that it’s time they paid their fair…

  • Understanding US Federal Income Tax Rates

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    Today I joined in a discussion on Facebook that was prompted by the following video: Clearly this video is about the destructive effects of socialism on a personal drive to succeed.  The Facebook discussion quickly devolved into the liberal folks screaming about how the rich need to pay their fair share of taxes, with the…

  • Crunchy Snow

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    Headed up past Idaho City to the Whoop Em Up snowmobile and recreation area with Jeff today – had a great time, and managed to find our way all the way up to Jackson Peak.  This peak houses an observation post and has an incredible view.  The only problem with getting there was the quarter…

  • Christmas List 2011

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    Here’s some stuff I’d love to find under the tree this year: Low cut athletic socks Assassin Delta Wing Plane Corsair XActo Knife Foam Safe Glue Epoxy Glue Battery Charger Power Supply Big Batteries (2) Small Batteries (3) Wing Camera

  • Holiday Hats 2011

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    This Christmas, to help our children learn about charity and helping those around us, Christine came up with a fantastic plan to make hats out of fleece.  These hats are VERY simple to make – easy enough that our 4 year old has been every bit as involved as everyone else.  All that is needed…

  • Federal Government Is Taxing Christmas?

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    UPDATE: Just one day after the announcement that the federal government was imposing a special tax on live Christmas trees, they’ve changed their mind.  Quoting Fox news: White House spokesman Matt Lehrich told Fox News Wednesday afternoon that the administration is putting a stop to the proposal. “I can tell you unequivocally that the Obama…

  • Cruise to Ensenada

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    This year for our anniversary we joined Christine’s family on a cruise from Los Angeles to Ensenada, MX.  This was our first cruise, and it was a blast! Check out the photo album to see such amazing sights as shuffleboard, Mexican grocery stores, and me in a wetsuit: