New projects

July 9th, 2011

I love my house. I like nearly everything about it. It is also well known by all my neighbors that I really enjoy working in and around the house. One idea that I recently came up with was to install window boxes on the street side of the house. I knew that once we planted [...]

Traffic cameras

July 7th, 2011

There seems to me that there is a problem with the traffic cameras that are in place in my city. I believe these cameras are triggered way too easily. I recently received a ticket for supposedly running a red light over a month ago. I have no recourse but to pay the fine and it [...]

Financial futures

July 7th, 2011

One thing that everyone needs to be doing in these tough economic times is making sure that they take care of their finances. These days, every penny counts and it’s important to use the money you have to make money. This is especially important for those who plan to retire at some point in their [...]

Idiots

July 5th, 2011

Some people are just not too smart. Sometimes not being smart can end your life. One such person was 55 year old Philip Contos. He was riding his motorcycle in an organized protest ride against a law that requires motorcyclists to wear helmets. During the ride, he lost control of his vehicle and crashed. The [...]

Education is the key

July 5th, 2011

There is some good advice that I always give to young people. That advice is that they get a good education. Those who have college degrees are sure to get ahead in life and be able to hold better jobs. A good job will lead to higher pay and a solid foundation for life. The [...]