I don’t quite remember how I came across this YouTube video, and I’m not quite sure what to think of it, but that being said it scares the crap out of me.
If you don’t have eight or so minutes to kill, here’s the bottom line. This guy makes a really good case […]
Filed under: General Observations on August 14th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve heard stories like this so many times at recovery meetings…..
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Every bad thing about spending money came naturally to me. I can only blame myself. From the time I can remember having money I can’t remember wanting to do anything with it other than spend it immediately.
I can’t blame my parents for my lack of thrift. My mother was my financial role model, and […]
Filed under: General Observations on August 12th, 2007 | Add Comment! »
On Thursday August 9th I attended an anti-war protest in Watkins Glen sponsored by Americans Against Escalation in Iraq. Several area clergymen gave public addresses to Congressman Randy Kuhl (R-NY) to try to change his stance on the Iraq war so that it mirrors that of his constituents and the majority of the American […]
Filed under: General Observations, Politics on August 10th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
My wife, who is probably more to the left than I am, got this message yesterday on our answering machine. Oddly enough I don’t know how to just give you the audio so you’ll have to watch our answering machine giving you this message.
Congressional Order of Merit Message from Robert Coats and […]
Filed under: General Observations on August 8th, 2007 | 25 Comments »
On Thursday, Aug. 9 Americans Against Escalation in Iraq will be holding a press conference/rally at Lafayette Park in Watkins Glen. We will meet in the park at 11:30 a.m. and the event will start at noon. Featured Speakers will include Reverends, Priests, Chaplains and other leaders of the local Faith Community.
We are trying […]
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I don’t know why I’ve never been a big fan of Apple Computers, but I’ve always respected their products. It’s not that I don’t think Macs are sexy and “more intuitive” for artsy fartsy types like me. Everyone pegs me for a Mac guy. Maybe that’s why I resist them. […]
Filed under: Politics on August 8th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I don’t know if looking for a kayak is the same for me as it is for other people, but I think it is. I live in an area where a lot of people kayak, and try to sell their kayaks by putting it out in their front yard with a For Sale sign. […]
Filed under: General Observations on August 6th, 2007 | Add Comment! »
Last week Americans Against Escalation in Iraq staged still another protest in Bath, NY - the “back yard” of Representative Randy Kuhl. The protest was to call attention to Kuhl’s voting record on bills related to the Iraq war despite the predominant anti-war sentiment throughout the country.
Kuhl’s record shows unwavering support for President Bush’s […]
Filed under: Politics on August 4th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The following letter appeared in a small town newspaper, The Gates-Chili Post, in 1994 by Jean A. Black, CPA. Ms. Black was one of the most outspoken teacher bashers of her era, and this letter provoked a firestorm of response from local teachers.
“Teachers Wanted”
Applications now being accepted. Bachelor’s degree required and must work toward master’s […]
Filed under: General Observations, Teaching on August 4th, 2007 | Add Comment! »
