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My new home. Description of my neighborhood in Windsor
I mentioned a few blog posts ago that after 5 and a half years living in Hartford, I have moved to an upgraded living space in Windsor Connecticut. The apartment complex is called Windsor Station Apartments, and it’s a very lovely place that is well worth the increased rent. It has a community room where you can…
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My “two-cents” on the 2024 election, and a possible effort for personal growth and renewal
Three to four days before the 2024 Elections, I was thinking about what I would write in response to the results. I was pondering in my head what I would say if Kamala Harris won, and if Donald Trump were victorious. I was really hoping to write about my thoughts on Vice President Harris becoming…
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Tis the season to display your political affiliations: My political sightseeing tour
Note from the Author: I have moved! After 5 and a half years of living in Hartford, I currently live in Windsor CT, in a lovely apartment complex called Windsor Station Apartments. It is in the center of town, and many things are within walking distance. It is a step up from my previous living…
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1 year since October 7th: My reflections on Israel and Judaism
As I attended Yom Kippur services this past Friday night and Saturday morning, I was reflecting on my Jewish faith and my view of Isreal, especially since we it is the first anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Isreal. Most of the attention around Israel today focuses on the war between Hamas and…
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Local Involvement: Exciting news in Killingly Connecticut!
There has been an important and positive development regarding the fight for quality mental health care for Killingly students. Last month, the Killingly Board of Education, the State Board of Education, and the parents and students who filed the 10-4B complaint reached a settlement ending this protracted fight. Per the settlement, the nonprofit organization Community…
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When Political Parties do good things-The Democrats tough, necessary decision of showing Biden the door.
For most of my adult life, I was a supporter of the Democratic Party because I favored their positions on the issues. Today though, I am proud to be a Democrat because we hold our own leaders accountable. Many Democratic politicians and commentators are heaping praise on President Biden for “putting the country first” by…
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My “two cents” on President Biden’s future
Here at “Brandon’s Two Cents”, it is rare that I give my “two cents” in my posts. If you are a long-time reader of my blog, you will notice that as most of my posts are describing something, whether I am writing about local governance, or whether I am profiling someone in my “When Politicians…
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When Politicians do Good things: Governor Gianforte and the “Montana Miracle”
I am sure most people have heard the phrase “Not In My Back Yard“(NIMBY). It signifies the attitude that many homeowners have in response to any proposal for multi-family housing to be built in their area. People may be sympathetic to the needs of increased housing, but no one wants it where they live. It…
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Not So Famous Founding Fathers: Patrick Henry
For the second edition of my series: Not so Famous Founding Fathers, I am profiling Patrick Henry. Patrick Henry is not exactly an unknown Founding Father, as many know the famous line that he uttered. But he did not appear out of thin air to utter that patriotic statement and then disappear. Did you know…
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Local Involvement: Update in Killingly Connecticut
Since my last post on this topic, the new Democratic controlled Killingly Board of Education has taken office, being sworn in this past December. SInce then, they have taken steps to resolve the issues which had been simmering in Killingly over the past year. In February, they made Athletic Director James Lackner’s position a full…
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