Beth L Barnett

I am a native mid-westerner but graduated of Mills College in Oakland CA, Am an x-ray technologist and have sold major x-ray equipment internationally. Now write novels and blog for fun. Member of Kansas City Writers Group and KC Ebooks. Love all kinds of movies, dining out, cooking in, reading, certain causes (environmental, animals and women), politics, bridge, friends, and family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GLENN

Published May 18, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

May 18, 2012

He said he never expected to make it this far. His dad died at age 50 so that was a big mile marker to get past. Now it’s twenty seven years later and counting. He’s… Continue reading →

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Legalize Drugs

Published May 11, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

In 1874, women got all mixed up regarding suffrage (the right to vote) and temperance (the need to prohibit the use of alcohol) which became the mantra of The Women’s Christian Temperance League. What’s strange about this is that the… Continue reading →

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The Secret Service

Published May 4, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

Is Sarah Palin right? Will boys just be boys?

Some find it hard to trust the United States Secret Service employees following the prostitution scandal in Cartagena, Columbia. Their actions could have deadly effects on the safely of our country.… Continue reading →

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PINKY SAYS: HOW TO UNDERSTAND DAMIEN HIRST

Published April 27, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

This is the most difficult blog I have ever tried to write. How do I approach the work of a famous artist that I do not understand? I think the best that I can do is to make a concerted… Continue reading →

Ann Romney

Published April 21, 2012 | By Beth L Barnett

Jami called to ask what I thought of Hillary Rosen’s statement that “Ann Romney hadn’t worked a day in her life.” Jami is a college graduate who for the time being at least, has elected to stay home and… Continue reading →