After the disappointing discovery that Cold Stone Creamery has closed, I decided to look a little deeper into the AIG concerns of today.I've been following the recent Wall Street turmoil with a sickening fascination, like watching a slow-motion building implosion. Did you know that there are only TWO independant investment banks left in the US? … Continue reading Economic Woes →

My grandmother Gail (Dad's side) is in the hospital for another round of chemotherapy. Her leukemia has returned.I don't get to visit with my grandmother (either of them, really) very often. I went up to see her last night and we visited for two hours. It was really nice to spend some time with her … Continue reading A good visit →

I've mentioned this before...but I was raised Republican. As a conservative, I generally relate better with the GOP agenda than the Democrats. However, the last eight years have really caused a divergence between my raised values and my new look on life.If I were still a hardcore republican, I'd be PISSED that McCain picked Sarah … Continue reading Republican Blundering →