Jeffee Palmer
Lawyer, history buff, writer, mother, grandmother, native Texan, UT grad, and proud Austinite!-
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The Violation of Viola
Right up front I’ll admit to having few credentials as a television or entertainment critic. On the other hand, I’ve read many reviews that make me question the credentials of others. I figure if you can articulate your opinion and … Continue reading
The Heartbreak of Tax Breaks
As many Austinites already know, our fair city – once known as a laid back haven for slackers, musicians, students, and escapees of the Dallas and Houston lifestyle – is becoming increasingly unlivable and unaffordable. Unfortunately, the beauty and quality … Continue reading
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Austin Makes Me Sick!!!
Among the reasons for not moving to Austin, I bet you think our atrocious traffic problem and lack of mass transit is at the top of the list. Or the lack of affordable housing. Or the high property taxes. But you’d … Continue reading
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Tagged allergies, Austin, cedar fever, cedar tree, juniper, traffic
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Beyond All the Flag Waving…
Mike, my friend and Vietnam vet, recently posted some of his thoughts about his Army service. I was reminded of my high school years during that war era and the angst over the draft lottery that the boys I … Continue reading
How about an International Women’s Decade?
I suspect that many of you are oblivious to the significance of March 8th and probably didn’t see any reference to it anywhere last week. Except for the Google doodle referencing International Women’s Day (“IWD”), it didn’t get much media … Continue reading
Hangin’ High or Muddlin’ Through
[This post is borrowed from my friend Flaco’s blog: http://www.toofarfromtown.blogspot.com/%5D According to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, is the ninth-most popular Christmas song … Continue reading
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Tagged A Merry Little Christmas, christmas, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland
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Coming to a Screen Near You: A Taxing Drama
With the upcoming premiere of the 2013 legislative session, we’re beginning to see trailers of this biennial blockbuster featuring a cast of characters who will craft a budget that will either cripple public services and education or save us from … Continue reading
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Tagged Business-margins tax, Constitutional Convention 1875, death and taxes, delegates to the constitutional convention, Fletcher Stockdale, James Fleming, John H. Reagan, occupation tax, state income tax, Texas government, Texas Legislature, texas politicians
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Sweet Dreams, Sweet Soldiers
The official day of commemorating our war dead was this past Monday, but something this important is never untimely. It was in the wake of Memorial Day this year that a friend and I were discussing his father’s death during … Continue reading
Comrades in Arms and Benefits
If more of us spoke French, I’d introduce my father, Eugene Palmer, as a raconteur, a great storyteller. He qualified in this category by being around a long time, having many opportunities to meet a lot of characters, and possessing … Continue reading
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Tagged Eugene Palmer, Fort Riley, GI Bill, Lawrence O'Donnell, socialists
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The Summers of Our Discontent (or Why I Hate Daylight Savings Time)
As spring has sprung, I’ve heard many remarks about its beauty, folks proclaiming it their favorite season, and the sound of sneezing as blooming allergens make their presence known. The other day, a friend waxed on about how clean, fresh, … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, Daylight Savings Time, drought, Federalism, hot summers
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Now and Thenadays 