It's Cold Up Here We were checking the temperature at Ruskin, near Kings Point where we spent some winters, and noted that on Dec. 20 at 12:50 pm, the temperature was 65 degrees F. The temperature in North York, Ontario, was just under 7 degrees. Oh lucky you! ...more

December 24, 2008

A year ago, most Americans would never have thought "bailout" would become a household phrase. Today, it is not only heard on a daily basis, it's also attached to billions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. As our government continues down a slippery slope of spending in record amounts to plug the dam before it breaks, this term is one that should more readily be classified as a four-letter word by the American people. ...more

December 17, 2008

In most challenging situations where a major problem is the issue, do-nothing-and-hope-for-a-miracle is not an option. ...more

December 13, 2008

Thanksgiving 2008 might seem like a good time to join Scrooge's "Bah Humbug" choir. ...more

November 27, 2008

So how will it end? President Bush is down to his final 100 days in office as of today. Don't expect a quiet fade into the Texas night. ...more

October 12, 2008

Few actions taken by Congress have been as complicated as the proposed $700 billion rescue of Wall Street. Here's a closer look at how it would work. ...more

September 29, 2008

Nothing But Socialism Regarding the recent historical bailout by the U.S. government of private corporations: ...more

September 24, 2008

Consider this when deciding on the next president of our country: After seven years of a Republican presidency, our economy is crumbling as is our infrastructure. We have no comprehensive energy policy. Health care is in trouble; education is slipping; oil companies have sucked billions from us in subsidies and at the gas pumps. Corporate boards, CEOs, CFOs and Wall Street investment bankers have robbed us. We have killed thousands and spent billions on an unnecessary war in Iraq. Our national debt is now over $10 trillion and the Republicans think they should stay in the White House. What's wrong with this picture? ...more

September 22, 2008

The $500 billion that the U.S. government estimates it will cost to buy the risky investments of financial institutions in coming months approaches what it costs to run the Pentagon for a year. ...more

September 20, 2008

It Pays To Be Nice The primary was barely over when I had to pack my bags to go to the convention. ...more

September 14, 2008