I have decided to refocus my blogging efforts and will be looking at tips, tools, tricks and anything else that I think may be of interest to bloggers.  One of the first rules you hear in blogging is to find something that you enjoy and then focus on it.  This increases the odds that people will actually read and subscribe to your blog.  The reason is simple, they know what to expect.  I've taken some time to explore the internet and blogs and have decided that I will ... Read Full Story

I usually don’t find myself at a loss for words, but this bailout request by the auto industry is getting me close. If you don’t mind, I’d like to pose some questions and maybe get some feedback. Does the government have a right or obligation to provide financial support to non-governmental entities?Should the government become an active participant in the business if they have a financial stake?What sort of consequences will be agreed upon for the leaders of the companies if they fail to ac... Read Full Story

Well, it's official.  The government announced today that we are in a recession.  As a matter of fact the recession appears to have begun in December of 2007.  It seems incredible that a matter of such importance could take a year to determine. I have to admit with a bit of skepticism that perhaps the government didn't knew earlier and just realized today  leading to the announcement.  Would an announcement a month earlier have impacted our recent presidential... Read Full Story

Do you remember the classic movie called "A Christmas Story"?  It's the saga of a young man named Ralphie who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. There are actually many threads throughout the movie and recently I have begun to relate to the father who was played by Darren McGavin and affectionately known as "The Old Man".  He was a man who thought he was the king of his castle, but the kingdom was really run by his wife and children.I've ... Read Full Story

It sounds like I'm the announcer at a fight, but actually I'm thinking about Thanksgiving and all the food that will be challenging me.  You see, I'm  a little overweight according to government standards and I've been working hard to eat in a healthy, sensible fashion.  Heck, I've even been exercising on a regular basis.  It' actually been working, as I've begun to lose some weight and feel better.  I'm on a winning streak and then alo... Read Full Story

I am pondering what the next year will bring us.  We have elected a new president and it appears that he is aggressively preparing to hit the ground running.  I'm guessing it makes sense to enter office loaded for bear, but it sure makes it a challenge for the lame duck  president and congress to get anything meaningful accomplished.  After all, who is really guiding the ship these days.  Are we being pulled by Bush for the remainder of his presidency or are we be... Read Full Story

Remember Alfred E. Neuman, the fictional character from Mad Magazine.  I'll always associate him with the phrase he made so famous - "What, me worry?"  Those words have been echoing through my head with the impending approach of Thanksgiving.  I know, why should I have any worries about Thanksgiving.  After all, isn't this a time to reflect and celebrate our heritage of survival.  If memory serves me correctly from grade school ,Thanksgiving was a ti... Read Full Story

I can't even pretend to be a music critic.  For heavens sake I can't even read a note of music, can't carry a tune, and most people who've met me would agree that I am one of the most tone deaf people they've met. It's so bad that I've been asked to lip sync in church.  But be that as it may, I am going to put my spin on a Grand Funk Railroad concert that I attended November 22 at the Riverside Casino near Iowa City, Iowa.So, I'm not a critic and I... Read Full Story

Wow, the title sounds a bit presumptuous doesn't it?   Like maybe my musings could grow into something that could grab your attention and add some spark to your life. Well, we all have to start somewhere and this is my spot.  I hope to be able to comment on my life and the world around us on a regular basis.  I am hoping that you will join me on this journey.  I plan to cover a wide variety of topics and promise not to get too serious.  As a matter of fact a ... Read Full Story

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