There are always critics who will chastise area school districts, universities, and businesses when they choose to close or continue operations when inclement weather is forecast. I know, I am one of those critics. I tend to lean toward caution, so my criticism is typically leveled at those who do not pay heed to the [...]
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Do it for Denmark!
Oh yes, you know how I love a great marketing campaign! Today I applaud the Spies Travel Agency in Denmark for its new ad campaign which encourages romantic travel to increase the country's birth rate. Apparently, since 2000 the birth rate has declined 17% in Denmark. Spies has research that shows that Danes have 46% [...]
Metaphorical sunshine re-framed…
The sunshine and lovely temperatures today have me humming a old classic from my youth by The 5th Dimension - Let the Sunshine In. I always knew the song as it was coupled with Aquarius as a medley. Aquarius was a much more ethereal piece that heralded the changing times. An upbeat segue from Aquarius [...]
1 in 68…
Have you heard the latest news from the CDC? "One in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a 30% increase from 1 in 88 two years ago, according to a new report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention." According to CNN's report of the CDC's latest findings: "This [...]
The crypt keeper…
I was home sick today. I have some kind of stomach flu. It has not been a good day my friends. To add insult to injury, I look like death warmed over. I managed to shower this morning and take Cheyenne to school, but my hair has not seen a comb and makeup required more [...]
The most talented viola player in our family…
Cheyenne had another orchestra concert on Tuesday. This concert was a series of pieces by small performance groups that the students in each group had selected. The groups ranged in size from a duo to seven or eight. Their teacher, Mrs. Klundt, said they did all the work themselves with only minor coaching from her. [...]
The end of an era…
It is the end of an era my friends. Today I sold my beloved little Tiburon. I knew it had to happen sooner or later, but it still made me a bit melancholy. It was, hands-down, my favorite car of all time. I don't love the Kia even half as much as the Tiburon. It [...]
THE NEW FORTY 