Palins in the Kitchen: Wah-choo talkin' 'bout Sarah?

Sarah: Todd!!!
Todd: Yea hun?
Sarah: Van Flein just threw this in front of me
Todd: What is it?
Sarah: READ IT!!!
Todd: Oh geez .. ok .... hmmm
Sarah: Do you have something you need to tell me?
Todd: No
Sarah: Didn't you read it?
Todd: Aw man ... just tell me Sarah
Sarah: Are you divorcing me? This article says you're divorcing me!
Todd: What??? You'll...

Senior relocating to Oregon as soon as May 1, 2010. Need 2 to 5 acres with house in rural area, however, not too far from a main city. Would welcome tips on the best places to look. I have outside pets. Can pay 1,000 to 1200 dollars rent. An ideal arrangment would be a lease option, as I plan to buy in Oregon as soon as my land sells. I have good references, and am a licensed health care professional.

SDObserver (a member of city-data) posted some questions on a thread on the general forums that seemed more appropriate to answer here so this post is an answer to his questions.

Things having to do with my personal life do not always fit in with a thread topic while here, on this blog, I can talk about myself all I want .

I could have sent SDOberser a PM in answer to his questions but given that others on that thread might also have an interest in any answers I might...

Yes,sometimes I am afraid to dream.Why? because I don't follow through on them. Maybe I don't have the faith in myself, I have good ideas but don't carry them out. For the most part I don't even try anymore. So when I feel good, hopeful,I sometimes shut it out, because I know from the past, most likely I won't do anything about it. I know that is not the thing to do,but this is me,I must change.

H.R. 3200 just cleared Committee yesterday in the House. This important legislation includes several protections for consumers, but there are still several changes that are necessary if we really want to hold down costs. As this will be going to the full House floor for a vote by Sept 1, 2009, I suggest that anyone interested in the future of healthcare take a few moments to familiarize yourselves with the bill and call your representative and offer feedback.

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