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March 17, 2007
Volume 5, Number 6
ISSN 1554-6330

In this issue:

1. Carpenter Country
2. Top Drawer Article
3. Top Drawer Tips
4. Top Drawer Satire

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CARPENTER COUNTRY
What's Happening in Our Neck of the Human Experience

 

Questions, questions, the world is full of questions. A few, such as, is the economy going to tank or who will be the next president, seem weighty. Others, like does my hair look okay or what’s on the menu for lunch, may sound more lightweight.

In Carpenter Country, where December through April temperatures often start at a morning low of fifty degrees and climb to eighty by noon, the question most frequently asked by the short one is “what should I wear...?”

The minute the sun clears the lowest building, she can be found rifling through the racks in her clothes closet. Hangers holding tops and bottoms are shoved back and forth as she contemplates her choices. Long sleeves, short sleeves, Bermudas, chinos - it’s so hard to decide.

Taking a minute from her busy search, she looks out the window to check the numbers on the weather thermometer. Anything below sixty calls for a sweater and jeans. But sure as heck in an hour such an outfit will be too warm.

Layers might do better. Maybe a two-piece top over a skirt?

Still not right.

Okay, how about convertibles? Slacks with adjustable length legs. A blouse with sleeves that can be rolled up or down.

That could work. Now, what about shoes, open or closed toe?

Scholars tell us every question is important and none should go unanswered. Somebody might add - except the one that starts with “what should I wear...?”

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TOP DRAWER ARTICLE

Sporting Taxes
by
HL Carpenter

 

Are you having fun yet? Government agencies that collect taxes on recreational pursuits and equipment hope you are, because it means millions of dollars in revenue.

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TOP DRAWER TIPS
Topics and Tidbits

 

Tip: Some states have exemptions for fishing and hunting licenses. For instance, if you live in Florida and are under age 16 or over age 65, you don’t need to buy a fishing license. Check with your state Fish and Game Commission or your local tax collector’s office for the applicable laws in your area.

Investment Glossary Term: User-pays, User-benefits Program. When taxes collected from a specific population are used for the benefit of that population. As an example, certain taxes paid by fishermen are used for fishery conservation.

Financial Horoscope: Everything’s coming up green for you on this St. Patrick’s Day. Even so, you’re better off maintaining a sensible savings program than relying on elusive elves with pots of cash to fund your retirement plan. Green beer and boiled cabbage are on the menu for only one day, but wise financial moves will keep you in clover through your golden years.

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TOP DRAWER SATIRE

Raking in the Leaves
by
HL Carpenter

 

Due to an unexpectedly warm winter in some parts of the US, leaf farmers are rolling in a bumper crop. Unfortunately for the farmers, most of whom work on small, single-family parcels, the leafy abundance is expected to result in free-falling prices.

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