It’s interesting as we careen down the freeway of life that we have this insatiable need to box everything up with pretty labels and thump creativity in the process. To be honest, it pisses me the ______ (insert swearing) off. Let’s take the example of politics in … [Read more...]
I really like my little corner of the world but
…I struggle to understand what’s happening in our local government. (This post probably applies to communities all over the country and world.) I’m not going to rail against the machine here but I will give my two cents worth of opinion. The first thing is that our Mayor, and … [Read more...]
Real Heroes Vs. Political Cowards
A couple of things happened in a span of 24 to 48 hours…Navy Seals went in to Somalia and successfully rescued two hostages and Gabby Giffords resigned from Congress to concentrate on rehabilitation after being shot in the head over a year ago. What’s so great about these two … [Read more...]
You’re Fired!
I think all of our politicians, every single one of them, need to be reminded of a few things. And in my opinion, the best way to remind them would be to take a field trip. The first place I would take the collective misfits is to a homeless shelter to show them how a growing … [Read more...]
Wake Up and Smell Reality
It’s beyond frustrating when people think they have all the answers, especially when it comes to politics. I have been watching more and more people express their political views online, and two things come to mind. First is, that many of these people don’t talk that openly about … [Read more...]
Another Politician and Sexual Scandal
And here we are, another politician/ potential politician, is in the midst of a sexual scandal. Herman Cain, who is running for Republican nominee for President has been in the news the last few days for allegedly sexually harassing two women back in the 1990’s. So a few quick … [Read more...]
Are you simply filling a space in time?
If so, that sucks for you, and for those of us that actually want to accomplish shit! This can apply to any position you have in the business or personal world, but I am going to use the example of Mayor to explain my message. Let’s take Mayor Joe Blow (clever made up name I … [Read more...]
It Takes A Community To Make A Community
I think in many senses business and politics are incestuous and intertwined, for better or worse, but the aspect I have been thinking specifically about recently is how politics hinders business/ growth in my community. My opinions come from observing what is happening in our … [Read more...]
Osama Bin Laden: The Man That Brought America Together…Again
News came last night that Osama Bin Laden had been killed in a United States military operation, the American reaction has been one of elation and pride; be it through tears, the singing of our National Anthem, or the chanting of U.S.A. But what does this really mean for the … [Read more...]
To Royal Wedding Or Not To Royal Wedding?
What’s the big damn deal about the “Royal Wedding”? I mean, on the surface I understand…heir to the throne and all that crap…but who really cares and why? Do you have a life? Are you a groupie that lives vicariously through famous people? I’m partially being sarcastic…but … [Read more...]