Monthly Archives: May 2013

New Opinion Post

Posted on May 30, 2013 by indyjerry77

I have posted a new opinion survey for the election season.      Pretty broad sweeping in its categories and won’t require a lot of thinking too hard.         I have set it up in alphabetical order so no one will think I’m … Continue reading →

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Fixin’ to Move!

Posted on May 29, 2013 by indyjerry77

I lived for a short while in the Ozarks – and couldn’t believe the slow pace of life in that region.      They’d sit awhile thinking of their next action, mumbling to themselves, “Mighty fine” and then, if someone pressed them … Continue reading →

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Ignorance is no excuse

Posted on May 28, 2013 by indyjerry77

Under the law, it is often stated, “Ignorance is no excuse.”      This is based on the fundamental concept that a citizen is responsible for doing due diligence in finding out the current laws and then obeying them.       Ignorance is often … Continue reading →

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Because they must!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by indyjerry77

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.            -Thomas Jefferson As we gather to honor our fallen heroes, there is always someone who will claim with anguish, “what senseless … Continue reading →

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Chowder–invented by men and ‘improved upon’ by women

Posted on May 26, 2013 by indyjerry77

You’ve heard of MIT eggheads and Harvard think tanks creating the most wonderful technologies the world has ever seen – but more often than not – not able to spread the new invention until another country (like Japan or Chile) … Continue reading →

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Artists of Newburyport Unite!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by indyjerry77

Our experience as husband and wife working with ferals over the years shows the utter futility of herding cats.        And the same thing goes with artists!      An art colony is much more like a collection of empires jostling with their neighbors’ … Continue reading →

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Promote! Promote! Promote!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by indyjerry77

Our community is chocked full of dedicated volunteers who without complaining or reimbursement, spend long hours of time working to improve our community.      And the vast majority will never be mentioned in an editorial in the Daily News nor are … Continue reading →

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Time to change gears!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by indyjerry77

As we go into the summer, I want to re-focus my website into assisting building owners when it comes to maintaining their historic structures.    In addition, if time permits; I want to start aggressively analyzing the Newburyport Historic District to … Continue reading →

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Support Newburyport–Support the Old South

Posted on May 17, 2013 by indyjerry77

It doesn’t matter if you’re an Atheist, a Buddhist, a Catholic or even a Hindu.         You need to support the capital fund for the Old South Church.         Do it for your city. Do it for your country. Rev. George Whitefield … Continue reading →

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Almost A Complete Set!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by indyjerry77

A short while ago, I wrote a post on the importance of putting up a house plaque to let our locals and visitors get a quick glimpse on the important history behind your house.     I also stressed the central theme … Continue reading →

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