the Greater Munchkin asked me today why kids can't vote
I did my usual blather and then, thinking I was being clever asked her what she would do, if a politician said he'd give her as much free candy as she wanted
she thought for a minute and then said she would not vote for him, because he was a liar?
ok, said I, why do you say that?
because, she said patiently, as if talking to someone slightly retarded,
"there's not that much money in the world?
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She just bought two pairs of new shoes.
Yesterday was the funeral for my great-aunt Mildred, known within the family as "Auntie" (first syllable "ont" not "ant"), who fell and bumped her head last Friday, and just never woke up.
I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. Her name is Suzette. She's a very nice girl. She likes to talk - something, it turns out, she's very good at.
Today, I had to take care of some cats for a vacationing NYCer, so this meant that I had to brave the snow, slush and Lake Erie-sized mud-puddles in the process.
Ouch.
You have a smart kid. Let's hope she uses her power for good and not for evil.
Dear Sir,
I am recruiting for an anticipated vacancy in a very senior executive position with a large financial services firm. Would your child be interested in applying?
Due to financial exigencies, she may have to be content with a desk nameplate that says "Pandit" until we can get some new ones made up.
Sincerely yours,
Timothy Geithner
timg@treasury.gov