• In the ’70s, one was the loneliest number. In 2012, it is 23.

• I’ll tell you what makes me angry: People who call those who write to “My Two Cents” “goobers” or “stupid,” never realizing what they have just called themselves. Now I ask you, “Who’s the dumb one?” Those who write or those who write criticizing those who write?

• When I appealed my property tax I was told I would be billed for 85 percent of the tax bill, since the appeal would not be resolved by the end of the tax year. It seems to me if I pay 85 percent that I agree with that amount. I will not be paying any tax until every appeal is exhausted.

• There are so many sports that are part of the Summer Olympics now. The next thing you know, they will be adding goofy stuff like line dancing and square dancing.