Autumn Color - In our backyard

Max Day 1 - August 2008

What a face. Exhausted only half-way through his first day.

Life in Illinois!

One advantage of moving to the Land of Lincoln: the theater -

"Since his arrest last year, Blagojevich has made the rounds of New York television chat and news shows to maintain his innocence and he hosts a Chicago radio show, where he insists he is the "anti-Nixon" anxious to have the truth come out."

Judge worried about Blago saying too much! Really?!

More people should follow this advice...

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
Mark Twain

"I don't text"

One of 8 Quick Texts I have loaded on my phone - since I really don't text. My kids (daughters) and wife do, but I think it is way too much work.

Other Quick Texts: "Time to come home"; "I'm outside"; "On my way"; and "Where r u?"

Democrats promise a lot, but who will pay the bill?

Opinion - USATODAY.com:

"For four decades, Democratic candidates have had to move to the center to have a chance of getting to the White House. But now, sensing a shift in the national mood, both candidates are reverting to liberal orthodoxy."

Over a dinner conversation this weekend with 'mixed' company, I was brought to task for suggesting that the election this year would not be won over the stance on the war in Iraq. I suggested that most voters have lost sight of the war and have turned - or reapplied- their focus where they always have: themselves and their pocketbooks. What's in it for me?

The Democrats have always been willing to offer a banquet of options to answer that question.

Not Sure When...

After a move and re-entry into my old industry, I made it back to the blog. Not sure how much I will add here - not that it matters much...

It was fun in the day, maybe it will be again.

An indictment - but not a surprise

"Insufficient academic skills among entry-level workers as well as inadequate abilities to work in teams, think critically and communicate could imperil the success of America's youth and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy, according to a report issued Monday." (JS Online)

Something isn't working. I will say that my experience with entry level workers mirrors these findings, however, the self-esteem and expectations of these workers far exceeds their experience and capabilities. So at least they feel good about themselves.