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Laborless Labor Day

I am not an early adopter of technology. In fact, I use my cell phone as a clock. As a society, technology has become so enmeshed in our daily lives, that I doubt few of us even question its value. Ben Stein, author, actor, economist and social commentator, referring to... Read more →

Good God, Not Gustav!

Having lived on the Texas Gulf Coast since 2000, we've experienced Tropical Storm Allison and Hurricane Rita. Allison left Houston under 36 inches of water and Rita freaked out 2 million people, all trying to leave town at the same time. We cannot, however, forget Katrina. Friday (08/29) is the... Read more →

Midlife Crisis Cars

Growing up in the Detroit area, the car culture was part of my DNA. I remember every car purchase, from my first cigar-infused, Ford 4-door with three on the panel, for which I paid $250, to my current BMW 3Z (bought used), which won't be paid off until March 2010.... Read more →

Of Mid-Life Crisis Affairs

As John Edwards demonstrated, there is no timeline for a midlife affair. Was it precipitated by a crisis? Were there any indications that he wanted to leave his wife and end the marriage? Only he knows for certain, although it seemed important that the voyeur-watching public know that his wife’s... Read more →

Speechless in Beijing

One world. One dream. One word. WOW! Update: I finally found video and spectacular images of the 2008 Beijing Opening Ceremony. Read more →