I love this. I guess actions do speak louder than words. Or, I guess in this case, actions make the words speak LOUDER. It is soooo ironic that the most of the world is trending away from socialism … [Read more...]
The “Evils” of Capitalism
How to Write Conversationally–One Step at a Time
Recently I read a great article about writing conversationally on your blog, and how it can improve everything from attracting readers and commenters to enhancing your social proof. And now that I … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Succeed In Personal Development
Personal development plans may look good on paper, but they sure are difficult to follow in real life! Use the following tips to help you get through your personal development agenda. 1. Begin now. … [Read more...]
Humbug Day is Right!
Today happens to be Humbug Day (the day you are supposed to be grumpy and mean, and get all of that out of your system before the actual Christmas holiday). It also happens to be the day when … [Read more...]
The Prodigal Son Returns. Bryan Harsin
So, it's true. Boise native, former player, and former offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin returns to become the head football coach at Boise State. Here's my take (FWIW). When Coach Petersen was … [Read more...]
You Can Keep Your (Insurance Policy/Doctor), Can’t You?
I had it in my mind that I was going to avoid being too political, but I can't help it now. Here's a story...(By the way, I'm not going to use anyone's name here. If you want to, you could do a couple … [Read more...]
Where’s My Yacht?
While I was pedalling into work this morning, I was listening to the morning show on KBOI radio. The talk of the day was all about "free" cell phones and other government waste. Wow. I had no idea how … [Read more...]
So, What About health Savings Accounts?
Last week, Sean Hannity introduced us (well, me anyway) to a wonderful gentleman named Ben Carson. Ben is a pediatric neurosurgeon (!!!), a pretty smart fella, soft-spoken yet convincing, and … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: Good, Bad, Evil, Good
SPOILERS. Wow. Another shocking episode. "Kill, or be killed. Or die, and then kill." So, season 3 is officially done, and once again we have to bid adieu to some characters. Poor Milton, I was hoping … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: Merle, We Hardly Knew Ya
SPOILERS. This is one of the things I love about The Walking Dead - I never know what's coming next . It's simply nothing like other series I've watched in the past. Most shows "telegraph" what's … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: The “Andrea”sode
This reminded me a bit of what used to happen with Star Trek: The Next Generation. Every so often the writers would create and episode that centered around a specific character - like a "Warf"isode, … [Read more...]
It’s Cycling TIme
Morning workout: 30 minutes on the elliptical, 308 calories. Followed that with a shoulder/calves workout - lateral raise/calves/press. Two sets of each. Had to cut it short because I was running … [Read more...]
Back in Blue
So, the NCAA decided blue uniforms on a blue field is OK after all. Go figure. The Boise State football team will once again be allowed to wear blue uniforms on the blue smurf turf. As will the … [Read more...]
The Republicans are S.O.L.
With all this talk about the sequester, and with Obama apparently wanting to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of income tax in America by giving us more of it, I'm finding myself pretty close to … [Read more...]