McMansion, the Sequel

About four years ago, the house next door to us was torn down and replaced by a McMansion.[1]

the house next door

Now it’s about to happen again on the property next to the McMansion.  The new house is advertised as being ready in Spring 2011 so I assume the wrecking crew will be here soon.  coming down soon

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The United States entry into WWII started 69 years ago today with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Looking back over the last 69 years, it also marks the beginning of the end of the ubiquitous “Made in the USA” label once seen on the vast majority of consumer goods here in the USA.