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    Adlai Stevenson Was Actually Pretty Funny

    Running against World War II hero Dwight Eisenhower cannot have been easy. But Adlai Stevenson brought a certain elan to the task. In a 1952 Fresno speech, he said, “I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends … that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them.” On another occasion, when a supporter approached him and declared, “You are every thinking man’s candidate,” he replied, “Thank you madam, but I require a majority.”

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    Charm Patch Quilt: On Point

    From Sew Can She – this looks like a great way to use up charm squares and scraps that can be at least 4 1/2-5 inches square. The contrast fabric and on-point arrangement add good visual interest without being too busy. Link: Charm Patch Quilt Pattern: Free Throw quilt Pattern for Pre-Cut Charm Squares!

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    Tea Towel Hems

    Bought some tea towels for gifts, looking for tutorials for adding colorful hanging cuffs after hemming. I lean toward Method 1, mitred corners. Will decide once the towels arrive in case the selvage edges are good quality. Tutorial: How To Make A Tea Towel Three Ways

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    Sorry About The Mess: Trump Wrecking World Economy

    Post: He’s nuts if he thinks manufacturers will move to the US; they like paying rock bottom non-union wages and they’ll pass the higher costs to American consumers. Lose-lose! What can possibly go wrong? Since he lives in his own bubble universe, I’m wondering how long his big donors, the few relatively sane conservatives in Congress, and his “IKEA cabinet” will hold out until the murmurs behind the scenes become screaming fights in the Oval Office. Spine of steel? Nope. Skull of rock. Global economy rocked again as rates on imports to the US from dozens of trading partners rose…

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    Living On Blue Island In Lake Illinois

    A local bike riding friend remarked today that he feels like he’s living on a blue island. I made sure he sees this.   ”JB Pritzker trolled the president on Friday by claiming he planned to rename Lake Michigan as Lake Illinois and annex Green Bay.”   Link: Illinois Gov. Ridicules Trump’s ‘Gulf Of America’ Proposal With 1 Of His Own