It would be unfortunate for you to be an American and forgotten what today is.  Tragic events in the history of this young American.  I will always remember that day because I watched the second plane hit, live, and watched both towers fall in the library at school.  Those images cannot be lost. I’m not [...]

Remember about 8 or 9 years ago when you were first looking around for a cell phone? You didn’t know which one to get so asked the sales person for the cheapest one. He pointed to a clunky hunk of machine and said that one was FREE. You couldn’t comprehend why it was free but [...]

Never in my life would I think I would cave and buy a Mac.  The iPhone purchase was a different situation, it’s not overpriced and it wasn’t purchased for its sexiness.  Though my first computer (back in the 80s) was a Mac I’ve been using Windows ever since.  Windows isn’t great, but it’s always gotten [...]

I haven’t had time to write because I’ve been in the bed since Sunday night with the flu.  Maybe it’s pig but probably not.  I’m feeling better now but have too much personal stuff to take care of to write this morning.  If you want good reading just check out my rotating blogroll on the [...]

It’s Labor Day in the United States which means many people that work get the day off.  You’d think that Labor Day would mean we should all celebrate working, but alas, it’s a holiday.  The media and retail stores alike parade Labor Day like it’s some kind of a patriotic thing.  No.  All it really [...]

Yesterday, The Sheconomist and I went and got our marriage license.  For those of you not in the know, this is a document retrieved from the local courthouse that legally allows the couple to wed.  They are usually issued 30-90 days before the wedding. It’s a pretty significant document.  Though they vary by state, with [...]

That’s what the Mortgage Banker’s Association (MBA) said earlier this week. The MBA is a trade-group for companies involved in the home-financing industry. With over 3,000 member companies employing 350,000 professionals, it’s no surprise they carry some clout in Washington. Their proposal suggests that instead of two government sponsored entities (GSEs) there should be host [...]

I know I know.  I’m beating this stuff to death.  But I felt it necessary to wrap up Weakon 313 and 314 with a summary post.  Most of my ideas for posts like this come from my everyday encounters with people and learning what’s been pickling their brains lately.  This can be basic stuff like [...]