Archive for September 19th, 2007
Conservatives have their say
Son, Someone responded to your concern about where the liberals have gone – They commented with a definition of conservatism. Here it is: ” American Heritage Dictionary – Cite This Source con·ser·va·tism (k?n-sûr’v?-t?z’?m) Pronunciation Key n. 1. The inclination, especially in politics, to maintain the existing or traditional order. 2. A political philosophy or […]
19Sep2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Conservatives have their say | Continued
Counting Crows – Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby
Dad, I still love the Counting Crows and their music. I have been listening to this song, Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby, about once a day for a month now, and trying to figure out what all of the imagery is about. I think that it is about a guy (the singer, Adam Duritz I guess) who […]
19Sep2007 | bryan | 1 comment | Continued
Bush tax cuts
Son, Something is wrong with the U.S. Economy. George W. Bush and his Republican cronies lowered taxes a few years past to provide stimulation – if that is sound logic, what happened? A couple of things. Economics is not really rocket science – think income and expense. Bush and the Republicans lowered the income and […]
19Sep2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Federal Reserve interest rate cuts
Son, I was worried about the economy. Now I am really worried. The Federal Reserve takes their responsibility very seriously. Their willingness, even eagerness, to cut an important interest rate tells me that I was not worried enough. I am relieved that someone who can actually do something is taking action. Sometimes us regular folks […]
19Sep2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts | Continued
the social gospel and Gary North…
Dad, I read this quote this morning and thought that I would share it with you… “Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200 and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents” – Peg Bracken I also read an article from a guy named Gary North about the Social Gospel. the “Social Gospel” […]
19Sep2007 | bryan | Comments Off on the social gospel and Gary North… | Continued
Baking: Culinary Artist vs. Kitchen Technician
Dad I am interested in baking my own bread. I know that this is something that you have some experience with. I believe that there are two kinds of cooks – the ‘culinary artist’ and the ‘kitchen techinician.’ I tend to be the culinary artist, and that style of cooking is more about developing a […]
19Sep2007 | bryan | Comments Off on Baking: Culinary Artist vs. Kitchen Technician | Continued