Put ‘full transparency? down on your list with ‘going forward,? ‘global,? ‘fact of the matter is,? basically and other oft-used and often questionable words heard too often in interviews. All too often a politician, in trying to answer a question will say, ‘Fact of the matter is? when it isn’t really a fact, but an […]
It seems like our governmental leaders, and would-be DC leaders, are hell-bent on making us a dependent nation. The President is leading the effort to widen the dole base and shrink the work force. Our Obamanation is presenting thoughts that make the word ‘work? an unacceptable curse word. How wrong this is. I’ve been in […]
I’m sure you get cold calls, as I do, between 10:30 a.m. and noon. These calls come too often from electric companies, gas, phone and other monopolies. Their research teams have rightly found that we seniors are available during those couple hours. ‘Could I speak to the person who handles this account?? The following thoughts […]
It used to be when a person celebrated their 100th birthday their write-up often included the earth-changing happenings in their lifetime. Comments were meant to have us conclude we who are left will never see changes like those in our lifetime. The invention and proliferation of cars, jet airplanes, World Wars, mechanical farm equipment, etc. […]
It used to be when a person celebrated their 100th birthday their write-up often included the earth-changing happenings in their lifetime. Comments were meant to have us conclude we who are left will never see changes like those in our lifetime. The invention and proliferation of cars, jet airplanes, World Wars, mechanical farm equipment, etc. […]
A big percent of Americans can be talked, or sold into anything. Like hand sanitizers, but only if they are used correctly, according to an article I read a few Sunday’s ago. Of course, the only reason I read it was to confirm my belief that I should have died years ago from shaking hands […]
Local taxpayers are urged to think global Over in Lansing, the House passed a bill that would let school districts expand the use of ‘special? taxes which are now restricted to land and buildings. Backers want school boards the ability to ask for specific taxes to buy buses, computer systems, etc. Those in favor recite […]
First, too often we voters are not offered really good people on a ballot. Second, companies do not always hire totally fair, unprejudiced, honest firms to help them reach new growth goals. In both cases, openings can come up that bring less than honest (even totally dishonest) people into the mix. Think of the recent […]
Reviewing one of my Jottings of several years ago, the headline, ‘Our Chivaree? stopped me. Stop here, while I explain why chivaree is spelled differently above. At the time of that writing I searched for a single spelling of shivaree. I found more than one, and decided on chivaree ’cause I liked it best. A […]
Now that the pro football season is all but over, you can look for changes for the Washington Redskins. In keeping with the movement to not offend anyone, I expect management will drop “Washington” from the team name. Even Obama is encouraging a change. Of course, he could just mandate it. * * * It […]