There’s a lot to be said for simplifying one’s life, although it’s usually much easier to talk about it than to actually do it. I often declare (to no one in particular) that every time we buy something new for the house, we should get rid of something old. Of course, that only allows us… Continue reading Living Small
Category: Society & Culture
“A modern spiritual”
Was Lawrence Welk really this clueless? (H/T Charles at Dustbury.com) I initially thought this was a very well done spoof, but I’m now pretty sure it’s legit. Here’s a tip: just because a song mentions Jesus and Mary – even as proper nouns instead of exclamations – doesn’t make it a “spiritual.” Confession: I still… Continue reading “A modern spiritual”
Newsflash: Motorists are hazardous to bicyclists’ health
This post at the Freakonomics blog cites a Canadian study that found that 90% of accidents involving bicyclists in its sample were caused by “clumsy or inattentive driving” by motorists. The only surprise about this is that the author is apparently surprised, writing: When it comes to sharing the road with cars, many people seem… Continue reading Newsflash: Motorists are hazardous to bicyclists’ health
Texas has its own “Cash for Clunkers” program
I suspect that many people in the Permian Basin don’t realize that in addition to the federal government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS or “Cash for Clunkers”) program, Texas is also offering a cash incentive for the trade-in of an old auto for a new one. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) created the… Continue reading Texas has its own “Cash for Clunkers” program
Health Care Reform: White House Needs to Report Itself
Note to the White House Health Reform Office: Be careful what you ask for. You’re liable to get it.
Cash for Clunkers: More Immoral Environmentalism?
Diverting corn from food to fuel is a bad idea, and so is crushing clunkers.
Amazon.com: Disrupting shared informational heritage since 2009
A writer for the LA Times worries that Amazon.com is amassing too much control over, well, pretty much everything.
The Cost of Bad Service
Why isn’t this obvious? Neglect your customers; lose their business. That’s pretty simple, isn’t it?
Those People
Do we judge others on superficial appearances because it’s easy, or because it’s accurate?
Random Thoughts On Inauguration Day
We rejoice today, for at long last, the fires of Mordor have been quenched, and the evil intentions of The Empire have been thwarted. How bright is that light that signals a new dawn, where Jupiter has finally aligned with Mars, and Starbucks lattes, thick with the foam of freedom, are but one thin dime,… Continue reading Random Thoughts On Inauguration Day