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April 5, 2008
Volume 6, Number 7
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

 

Here in Carpenter Country, the short one has shaken off spring fever and is back to playing word games. As she looked over Forbes’ list of rich people and tried to think of another term for billionaire, she recalled the day she’d become hooked on one of her more interesting pastimes.

It happened years ago when she and her neighbor were talking about what they’d buy if they ever found themselves rolling in greenbacks. A few fancy houses, cars, boats and private jets later, they decided their make-believe dough could be used to invite the world’s dictators, and the people they were suppressing, to a get-together. One such meeting should guarantee peace on earth.

“Anyone listening would think we were crazy,” the short one said, when the conversation ran out of steam. “But just for kicks how much do you think all that would cost?”

“It doesn’t matter,” her neighbor replied. “We just need enough money so that instead of shaking their heads over our plan and calling us crazy - people will say we’re eccentric.”

“Eccentric? Crazy? They mean the same thing,” the short one said.

“No they don’t,” her neighbor answered. “One has a nicer meaning than the other. Look them up.”

The short one did. And found her neighbor was right. Crazy was defined as affected with madness. Eccentric meant deviating from the established norm.

There must be more words like that, the short one thought. She did some research and found a new hobby - which on occasion makes her crazy. Or is that eccentric?

Maybe a little bit of both.

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TOP DRAWER ARTICLE

Your Social Security Card
by
HL Carpenter

 

Have you looked at your social security card lately?

In these days of rampant identity theft, you’ve probably tucked your card away in a safe place. But there are occasions, like a new job, when you have to pull it from hiding. If you’re expecting to have to show your card, save yourself some trouble by checking beforehand whether it needs corrections or is dog-eared and illegible.

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TOP DRAWER TIPS
Topics and Tidbits

 

Tip: When you request a replacement Social Security card because of a name change, your Social Security number remains the same. However, in some cases, such as identity theft, you can request a new number. Replacement card requests are generally limited to three per year, and ten within your lifetime.

Glossary Term: Social Security statement. This form, which the Social Security Administration mails annually to US workers over age 25, shows your wages and the estimated benefits you’ll receive upon retirement. Check it over and notify Social Security if you spot any mistakes. Didn’t get your statement? You can request one at any time.

Financial Horoscope: You don’t need notification from Social Security to remind you that you’re one year closer to retirement. Are you looking forward to receiving your first ‘golden years’ check – or dreading the day because it might not be so golden? Either emotion can motivate you to examine your plans and set financial goals in motion now. The future is closer than you think.

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TOP DRAWER SATIRE

Searching for the Fountain of Smart
by
HL Carpenter

 

Get out your dowsing sticks. The location of the Fountain of Smart is once again in question.

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