IMHO most people tend to dwell on negative issues. They complain about the weather, business, food...whatever. News outlets use bad news as a method to gain viewers and readers. In fact, the ratio of bad news to good news on a typcial broadcast can be as much as 17 to 1. I know that people seem to discount joy and happiness. They choose to push i …
Drone strikes have been around since the first recorded use of one in 1849 when the Austrians used pilotless balloons against revolutinary citizens in Venice. However, since 9/11 we have used drones to kill suspected terrorists in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and other countries. Those who are for using drones say that they have decim …
Tomorrow night marks the one time during the year where the moon is the closest to the earth. Have a look...it's going to be pretty awesome. That's why they call it a Supermoon. Maybe there'll be a big red S on it. Maybe the seas will rise or people will change...who knows but what I do know is the moon will be roughly 12% bigger than it usually …
In 2012, the USDA estimated that Americans ate an average of 52.3 pounds of beef, 57.4 pounds of chicken, and 43.5 pounds of pork, per person. Vegetarians, about 5% of the US population, do not eat meat (including poultry and seafood). Vegetarians say that eating meat can harm you, waste resources, cause deforestation, and create pollution. They of …
Think wearable art is cool...now in addition to Google Glass, an Indian company is going to start selling shoes that sync up with a smartphone app that uses Google maps and vibrates to tell you where to turn. Just tell your phone where you want to go and then you can leave it in your pocket because the buzzing in your left or right shoe will lead t …
No pun intended...or maybe just a little :) Tiger Woods made the cut yesterday in the British Open by making a birdie on the 18th hole. Without that he was a goner for the weekend. It's his first major and only second time playing competitive golf since his back surgery. What impresses me most about him is not his ability to play, but his attit …
The first actual Independence Day took place on July 8th so we celebrate on the fourth. Go figure. Congress declared July 4th a national holiday 175 years later in 1941. Guess one of the politicians had a flag business and wanted to increase sales. Now we import over $3.6 million flags...most of them from China. Traditionally the 4th of July ha …
My 2008 Saab 93 has over 157,000 miles and is showing signs of age. She is consuming oil and coolant and is a bit noisy while going over bumps. We've been through a lot together. Trips as far south as South Carolina and as far north as Buffalo. I spend so much time in my car, it's kind of like a second home. It's also the preferred vehicle for th …
I injured my right hand about three weeks ago which effectively stopped my exercise regimen and golf for awhile. I've had to learn how to do a lot of things lefty which is quite a challenge. When I reach for something like a cup of tea I automaticaly use my right but have stop myself. Now that I'm using my left hand, I'm actually feeling differen …
It's Father's day tomorrow and in honor of my Dad, I submit the following excerpts from a previous blog I posted in July of 2010. My Dad.He helped me with my pinewood derby car for cub scouts by not building it himself He chased me up the stairs when my sister complained to him that I hit her (which I never did) His back was a saddle I rode, la …
One of my guilty pleasures is watching Breaking Bad. Prompted by my daughter and son, I started watching it for the first time about 5 months ago and I'm in the middle of the final season. I have never seen a show so well written, shot and acted. It's brilliant the way little details are woven into the story line and brought back to have meaning. …
The New York Rangers are headed to the Stanley Cup Finals. I know some of you don't really care and won't read the rest of this blog but I wanted to acknowledge the incredible run they are having. If you watch one moment...watch this ridiculous and incredible save by NYR goalie Henrik Lundqvist. Because this save, in realtime, is a mere fraction …
Over the past couple of weeks I have done a totally unscientific study of how the recent long winter has affected businesses. There's the obvious ones that were/are dramatically affected; Nursery...sales are down compared to last yearPest control company...owner says it's like we're a month behind.Awning company...two months delayed in sales/s …
So yesterday was my daughter, Sarah the author and Young Pro's leader's birthday. She has reached the age I was when she was born...28 years ago. Reflecting back it's hard to picture myself at that age. I can remember feeling nervous, scared of the unknown, excited and in a state of wonderment all at the same time. The events of that year aren't …
Roughly 80% of Americans have internet access and engage in social media. We post details about ourselves, share this information with friends and strangers, do research, and walk around with our head down looking at email, photos, and more. A lot of people say that the online communities promote increased interaction with friends and family; off …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
