Jun

17

Strolling down memory lane

June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last week, NY Times columnist Robert Cohen began an article with this terse but telling comment:
An American president is in Europe and nobody cares. That’s a moment.
Evidently, Europe has gone from loathing Bush and yelling about it to loathing Bush and breathing a relieved sigh about his imminent departure. Which actually gives them quite a […]

Apr

29

Your tax dollars at work

April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today, the United States House of Representatives was scheduled to meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Under suspension of the rules (where legislation can be considered for a vote outside regular procedures unless there is an objection by any of the Members), the following resolutions are […]

Feb

5

I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday …

February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You know, some folks were warning about what was looking like ungood economic stuff a long time ago, only to be labeled as Chicken Little-ish killjoys.
Now, of course, the nation sings a different tune. Now, Americans are worried about the economy.
According to that Washington Post article, people don’t have a lot of confidence that those […]

Nov

16

I’m feeling old today but I don’t mind

November 16, 2007 | 3 Comments

[This week’s outbreak of Friday afternoon silliness is dedicated to college freshman daughter, who comes home today for Turkey Day break.]
This week: Phamily Phriendly Phriday Phun

The personal coach’s tale
Interesting post from Small Biz Labs this week about the growth of the personal services industry. I suppose it’s great when microbusiness owners find a profitable niche […]

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