Archive for Tracy Stone Lawson
Tracy Stone Lawson, a native of Cincinnati, has learned everything she knows about free-market economics by hanging around with her husband, Bob, for the last quarter century. Bob has learned all he knows about tap dancing, and malts, by hanging around with Tracy.
Malts in the Cafeteria
When I was in sixth grade, three of my classmates and I ran for student council president. The entire student body would vote, and the one with the most votes would be president; second-most, vice president; third, secretary; and fourth, treasurer. Looking back, I suppose the other three offices were mostly for show. The presidency [...]
22Oct2010 | Tracy Stone Lawson | 2 comments | ContinuedMalts in the Cafeteria
“Elect me and we will have malts in the cafeteria … every day!”
2Aug2010 | Tracy Stone Lawson | 14 comments | Continued-
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