Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Age of Doubt

Perhaps this period of time will become known as the age of doubt.  We’re told that the economic crisis is largely about attitude and lack of belief.  When an economic system is built on paper assets, it is easy to … Continue reading

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The Times We Live In

This is a fascinating time to be conscious in this country.  I am not sure what the era will be called in the history books but think of everything that is happening now and compare it to the 70’s or … Continue reading

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Spring is Here

OK so let’s dial it back a little bit today and talk about spring.  It’s now spring in California and it has come in spite of the economy.  The trees have never looked greener and the flowers are sprouting all … Continue reading

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Somalian Pirates

Pirates OK, so I am maybe not the brightest bulb or the sharpest knife in the drawer, I am ready to admit I am ignorant about the Somalian pirate problem and about the issue of policing the seas.  OK, mea … Continue reading

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Old Fat Guys SNORE at the Masters

The Masters was my favorite of all time (not) – well, except for when Jack Nicolas won again at age 46, Tiger’s wins, and a bunch of other wins by golfers who actually won instead of not losing.  Two old fat … Continue reading

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Gran Torino Movie Review

I watched a movie tonight called “Gran Torino” with Clint Eastwood .  Gran Torino lacked a central theme because it tried to cover every popular theme in every movie made in the last ten years.  There was the aging theme, … Continue reading

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Cranky in the Rain

Rain today here in Sacramento, one of the last remaining storms of the season I am sure and putting a dent in the fear-mongering focus of local news organizations which have a fixation on yet another impending sign of Armageddon, … Continue reading

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