These are some of the first words out of the mouth of Missouri’s very own distinguished financier, generous benefactor, chess aficionado and – excuse us for this one – self-made millionaire, Rex Sinquefield, as he looks at his computer screen intently.

Each Holiday Season is filled with richly varied Kodak moments. As adults, we look forward to this season every year yet are always amazed it is upon us and our bank accounts so quickly. My very first mental images of Christmas do not always involve “sugar plums dancing in my head” or even “dashing through the snow”. Does anyone we know actually own a one-horse open sleigh that goes dashing?

Fixing dinner. Shopping for presents. Finding the perfect party outfit to impress those wonderfully opinionated in-laws. With so much to do this holiday season, sometimes the most important person is forgotten in the process. You. So when you get overwhelmed with the happy holiday stresses of food, family, and presents, remember to focus on making your presence known to those around you this holiday season through the following 7 simple strength exercises.

Cover the base of the pan with olive oil--not too much or the paella is really "heavy" afterward especially Once the oil is hot--all meat (chicken and ribs) in the pan.... salt and mix frequently until nicely browned.

SASS - The Single Action Shooting Society “A Family Firearms Sport” shoot out at the Ozark Shooters Sports Complex in Branson Missouri. Great family fun even if you don’t shoot a gun. Grab some ear plugs, bring a folding lawn chair, your camera and get ready to meet some the most interesting characters this side of the Pecos.

Five hundred years ago, men watched the sun rise in the east and set in the west, so they believed the sun revolved around the earth. This became the conventional thinking of the time. However, when Galileo conducted research with his telescope, he discovered the earth actually revolved around the sun. This brought conventional thinking into question, and eventually it led to a more accurate view of our world.

Many have said, since the election results became known, that the Republicans are better off not having taken control of both houses of Congress. At first glance, this seems like a ridiculous notion but, on second thought, maybe not so ridiculous. The Senate Democrats who are up for re-election in 2012 are not going to be taking any giant steps to the left over the next two years and may even take a step or two to the right.

The Branson Tea Party sends a clear message: If politicians don't work for the people their walking papers will be waiting November 2.