Monthly Archives: December 2009
No Recovery on Main Street
Scene from the front lines of the recession, Main Street, Woodland, California where there are many vacant storefronts with “For Rent” in the window, empty and dusty floors inside. Between these empty spaces and those still occupied is a jewelry … Continue reading
Monday Ramblings
A friend of mine said something brilliant the other day. We were talking about politics and the political divide between the Republicans and Democrats. He commented how both sides were starting to vote 100% against whatever the other side wanted … Continue reading
Is RTTT About Improving Teaching?
It’s hard to know exactly what’s going on in the California State Capitol behind closed doors with regard to two education reform bills now under consideration. This legislation is being pushed through hard and fast so that the state can … Continue reading
The Recovery and the PBGC
I learned about an interesting piece of information that made me think that the talk of “recovery” could just be smoke and mirrors. I have a family member who is the recipient of a retirement account that was – until … Continue reading
Federal Health Care?
Anyone who thinks that the Federal government will be good at managing our health care should visit the post office. They are getting their asses kicked by UPS and Fed Ex and email and still it’s the same old garbage. … Continue reading
On Tiger Woods
The media feeding frenzy on Tiger Woods is rooted in this: “To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight to the blood.” George Santayana The sad thing about the situation … Continue reading