I’ve mentioned in the past that my wife makes beaded jewelry, and she’s really good at it. Very sparkly, well-designed attractive stuff: the kind of things that she likes to wear. In fact, as a hobby, she’s been making jewelry for herself for years, but recently, in addition to making the occasional gift for a [...]
Last night, after a pathetic showing at the gym (oh, my fatness was just embarrassing!), my wife & I stopped by our local grocery store (Publix) to pick up subs for dinner. Apparently, it was a bad night for subs. For starters, the “toppings” had already been stored away (it was only 7:30pm, by the [...]
The year was 1829 when after losing his Presidential bid four years before to John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, the “Hero of the Battle of New Orleans,” was elected as the first Democratic President in US History. Tipping the scales in his favor was the promise of jobs for his supporters. And how did he [...]
How many times have you heard people, specifically the Liberal/Progressive Media and Politicians, refer to the “Evil Rich?” The “Evil Rich” are the “Fat Cats” with money who want to <GASP> make even MORE money by investing their wealth in new industries, expanding existing business investments, or even by saving their money, which, when held [...]
The President spoke at a Press Conference on Wednesday, 6/29/2011. By now, the odds are pretty good that you’ve either heard the speech, heard ABOUT it from whatever source you choose for your news & opinions, or, perhaps, are completely unaware that he spoke or what he spoke about. If you want to read his [...]
OK, so I’ll admit that I’ve been thinking A LOT about economics. In fact, it seems to be an ongoing thread with me, especially with my recent posts to help you understand our “Debt and Taxes,” and even going WAAAAAAAY back to September of 2009 with “No More Credit for Congress.” Well, today, I want [...]
At the signing of our Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin argued, “We must, indeed, all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” And that historic document ends with a simple phrase: “…we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” These words clearly define our National position [...]
Let me start by making a clarifying statement: I am in no way, shape or form making light of the situation in Japan with this post. The people of Japan will feel the effects of this devastating natural disaster for YEARS. The loss of life and property will be unbearable to those affected, and the [...]
