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Originally posted 9/12/09, given the political climate, we thought our very first opinion piece was relevant this week:  “Listen to your mother!” We've all heard it a million times....it's an effective reminder that makes kids sit up a little straighter and pay attention.  Yep, it's true, kids need constant reminders on how to behave, but unfortunately, the grown ups in our country need to be reminded, too.  You know, ”mind your manners,” “clean up your own mess,” “don’t be a poor sport” and on and on.  So, who better to...

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Happy Father's Day! Thank you to all the DADDY-Os who made us O-MAMAs!!! We hope you're having a wonderful weekend.  Take a minute to watch the GOP's Weekly Address, as well as the President's Weekly Address to stay informed on the issues impacting our country and the future of our kids.  President Obama is talking about his personal experience with fatherhood and the need to celebrate the...

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This is something we won’t see Democrats do for 2012...have a debate between seven potential presidential candidates.  So, it was fun to watch key Republicans duke it out over the issues in New Hampshire.  They were made to answer questions about gay marriage, separation of church and state, healthcare, immigration, the economy and abortion.  Republicans got to see and hear from each potential...

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Politics are BORING, right? Voter turnout is typically dismal in the United States, particularly in mid-term and primary elections.  No one cares about the debates…we go about our day, doing our thing and then we wonder how so-n-so got in office.  Hmmm?  Maybe that's why the candidates feel like they need to jump up and down and, basically, stand on their heads to get our attention?!  Like...

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Ronald Reagan was a great American. You may or may not have voted for him.  You may or may not have liked all his political policies.  But, he loved his wife, he loved his country and he helped change the world.  And, O-MAMAs LOVE that about him and this specific Ronald Reagan-ism: 

 “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.

Yes, Mr. President, we agree!  Ronald Reagan’s...

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Calling all WINE-Os...last day to buy WINE for a good cause!

Wanna share some delicious red WINE with someone you love who shares your political persuasion or someone special who doesn't?  Not to be cheesey (get it? "wine & cheese"), but maybe a glass of wine will help you relax and find common ground, at least on your love of good wine!

Two grown up men who have been pals since high school...

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