This year I have been thrilled to be involved with Xander (5th grade) and his classes science program. It’s an interesting program that is trying to teach the Scientific Method through simple experiments. Xander’s teacher (Miss Hopper) is doing quite a good job guiding the kids through the curriculum. The amount of science being done [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Soapbox’
Dell Customer Service – A Review
As I’ve said in many past posts, I’ve become primarily a Mac user. However, I’m not one of those snobby Mac users that must only buy Apple products. I’m someone who likes to get value for my money where I can. So when I needed a larger monitor for my new Mac Pro (this was [...]
T-Mobile Customer Support Rocks!
A few days ago, Kathy and I went to a local T-Mobile store to look at the new MyTouch 3G which we had seen via a friend (who actually works at T-Mobile). We wanted to play with it a bit longer and really explore the keyboard, browser and ask a few questions around synching.
We had [...]
Health care reform
I just finished listening to Meet the Press and a good portion of the hour was on health care reform.
My problem with the direction that Congress and the President is taking is that they are talking about compromise and secondarily about the ultimate cost.
I, as a voter, don’t care about compromise. I care about a [...]
UNDO – May post here
I’ve decided to re enable this blog. I’ve decided that occasionally I want to say things that don’t belong in my woodworking blog (check it out at http://www.thisweekinwood.com).
See you soon.!
Money Discipline
No one would ever mistake me for an ultra frugal person. Most of my life if I saw something I wanted, I bought it (maybe not right away but soon). That is not to say I haven’t bought those things by looking for the best deal because I have. But someone who [...]
Taxes
Yes, as an individual I would love to have less taxes. Less taxes give me more spending and saving money which makes life simpler.
In reality though, I am a bit of an altruist. This streak in me makes me want the appropriate amount of taxes for everyone.
I bring this up for 2 reasons.
First, [...]
What is Change?
Ok, we’ve just elected someone who defined himself and his candidacy based on change. What is it or really, what should change be?
I’ve heard and read discussion that change is about bringing new approaches to everything. I think these written and spoken conversations define new approaches as something truly new and never been [...]
Dear Mr. Obama
I voted for you.
I saw and heard lots about hope and change. I certainly believe in these times we could use both.
I saw and heard bits and pieces of your policies. Many of them sound smart.
What I hope that you can deliver on though is something else.
I would like to see [...]
Guitar Practice
So for the past three years, I have been actively working to learn how to play the guitar. My view on what this means has changed over these three years.
When I first started, I wanted to learn to play chords so I could play campfire songs. My first year or so [...]
Decisions
I’m not the sort that loves to discuss politics (outside of this blog of course) but I also don’t steer away from it.
In my occasional discussions, I find there are a few sorts of people with regards to political discussions.
One type are people that seem to relish talking politics. Sometimes, these people are knowledgeable [...]
FISA, Renewal, and Obama
There have been some negotiations in Congress regarding the FISA renewal.
FISA is the law put into place after 9/11 that gave US Government agencies extraordinary powers to investigate people. To me, the law is not only not necessary but also puts our government on a direct path to a police state. No, it’s [...]
Obama on Race in America
Today, Barack Obama made an amazing speech on Race in America today (3/18/08) though it was far more personal to him and to anyone who reads it (see the link above) or anyone who watches it (youtube).
I find it hard to say anything about this speech that I haven’t already read. It is worth [...]
More Presidential Race Comments
After yesterday’s comments on Hillary Clinton’s actions and directions, I wanted to add some additional comments to make clear that not everything either candidate in the Democratic party has done has been right or wrong.
I’m not a big believer in negative campaigning but I also don’t want a candidate to be weak. A negative [...]
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign
I’ve seen a lot of posts recently regarding a variety of topics that make me question the integrity of Hillary Clinton and her campaign.
My political leanings could be called fiscally conservative yet socially liberal. This tends to put me in the Democratic camp. With the current candidates, I certainly favor Obama [...]