Random Thoughts
It’s the Economy Stupid… I Think.
I’m neither an economist nor a philosopher. Over analyzing and deep thought are not particularly my thing. I’m more of a cut and dry kind of person. That said, here’s my analysis of the economy. It’s only as bad as we think it is. Who’s with me? The problem we face in society today is that news... »
The U. S. Census or Senseless
Apparently, the U. S. Census Bureau has estimated that it will take the average household ten minutes to fill out their Census form. I would say that was about right for my family. I had to fill in five names and answer a couple questions about each person, and I was able to chat... »
Lugar – It Means Real Estate
This week I launched my own real estate company. In naming the company, I went the straight forward route of using my last name and the putting the words “Real Estate” after it. Thus I came up with Lugar Real Estate, LLC. Of course shortly after completing all the licensing for the business,... »
Jack is a nickname for John
Wake up people! Not that you really care, but Jack is a nickname for John. It drives me crazy that so many people don’t know that. If I had a buck for every time I’ve had to explain that Jack is a nickname for John, I’d be… well, not rich, but I’d have more... »
Packing Heat… An American Tradition
Apparently there is a movement by some restaurants to ban patrons who are carrying guns. It’s a pretty silly policy if you ask me, but I definitely support a business’ decision to set its own rules. I’m not sure what they think is going to happen by setting this rule, but more power to... »
The Wisdom of a Four Year Old
My oldest boy first played soccer when he was about four years old. As he ran up and down the field we would cheer him on, encouraging him to run a little harder and beat the other kids to the ball. As many parents will relate, it’s a bit of a helpless feeling... »
Left in the Dark with Bright Effects
I have been ripped off for the last time. I’ve had incandescent light bulbs last exponentially longer than Bright Effects fluorescents. I’ve done what I can to save the world from its eminent demise from “man made” global warming one light bulb at a time. But I’ve had it now. I’ve wasted so much... »
Michael Redd “Basketball Star”
If you have an ad that features a star and you have to print their name and then say they are a “star”, doesn’t defeat the purpose? Why spend a ton of money for a “star” who has so little recognition and name status that you have to tell your audience that he’s a... »
My Love/Hate Relationship
I’m a big fan of coupons. I stock pile them. I keep coupons just in case I might go someplace I’ve never been to before on the remote chance that I just happen to apparate there and need that coupon. I really hate coupons too. I hate the two for one coupons the most when it... »
Obligatory Super Bowl Post
Not that I really want to focus on yesterday’s Super Bowl because my team lost, but having made so many previous posts on the topic, I feel obligated. Yesterday, the better team won. Ouch. That hurts to say, but it’s true. I felt that the teams were very evenly matched, and when you look back... »
