Archive for October, 2008
« Previous EntriesDaylight time or Standard time — which do you prefer?
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008This weekend, we’ll be performing that scientific magic we perform here in the U.S. every year — changing time itself.
Okay, we aren’t REALLY changing the nature of the Universe and time itself, we’re just shifting from Daylight Saving Time back to Standard Time. Which means we’ll be getting back to “normal” time, right? Although, if [...]
Voting is a precious privilege, use it and use it wisely
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008I won’t make this any big deal, really, but if you live in the U.S. and are qualified/registered to vote — SHAME ON YOU IF YOU DON’T GET OUT THERE AND VOTE IN THIS ELECTION!
I don’t wish to scold or preach or anything (though as a parent of two grown children and a former pastor, [...]
We all need to step back and stop the financial panic
Friday, October 24th, 2008My son has worked hard over the last 5-10 years to live frugally and invest regularly in the stock market.
Yeah, that’s right — he’s lost a bundle on paper, and his portfolio takes another hit on most days.
He told me yesterday that the major reason the economy, and especially the stock market, is tanking right [...]
If you could do anything you want, what would it be?
Friday, October 24th, 2008I’ve always been perplexed by people who work 30-40-50 years at a job, then retire and feel bored or frustrated in retirement — and often return to work, sometimes even for the company from which they retired. (Maybe retirement isn’t a concept you’re even thinking about right now. Those of us getting toward that magic [...]
Great website I would recommend for baby and kid stuff!
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008I just discovered the coolest website if you’re a parent of a baby or young child looking for some fascinating and “Earth friendly” products for your kids and your home. (Take a look, as an example, at this “green friendly” and ergonomically designed chair for babies and tots, the Stokke Tripp Trapp.)
It’s a delight to [...]