Fund Raising

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by Simon

“It is easiest to separate people from their money at the moment when they are very excited and not thinking clearly.” The photo is of a LED replica of an early Edison lightbulb. It was hanging ov... Read More

Blessed

Posted on May 22, 2024May 21, 2024 by Simon

“We truly are blessed to live in America.” Nikki Haley A lamp work glass chair at the Imagine Museum in St Petersburg, FL When you read this we will be traveling home from Italy. I like travel but... Read More

Russia

Posted on April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 by Simon

“Russia is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” Winston Churchill Nothing much has changed since Churchill made this cryptic remark roughly 75 years ago. Putin has different goals an... Read More

Investment Advise

Posted on April 25, 2024April 26, 2024 by Simon

“Never bet against America” Warren Buffett This is both investment advice and general life advice. The photo is of a cactus flower in Bob’s front yard. It is the season.... Read More

Iran the Theocracy Hypocrisy

Posted on April 19, 2024April 3, 2024 by Simon

On November 4, 1979 Iran invaded the US embassy in Iran and took 52 people hostage. They were held hostage until January of 1981. Fast forward to early April of 2024 when military commanders from Iran... Read More

Theirs

Posted on April 15, 2024March 31, 2024 by Simon

When you put the 2 words ‘The’ and ‘IRS’ together it spells: “Theirs…” It is time to file for your extension. The view from our lovely rental house in the Sonom... Read More

WWIT about the US 2024 Election

Posted on April 1, 2024March 31, 2024 by Simon

WWIT (What Was I Thinking) about the Trump vs Biden rematch for President of the United States? People tend to be herd animals and they adapt their opinions to match those around them. Currently I pre... Read More

If _______ is Elected I’m Leaving!

Posted on March 22, 2024March 15, 2024 by Simon

This is a rewrite of a post from 2008. “In a British newspaper interview published May 24 2008 actress Susan Sarandon told London’s Telegraph she’ll consider moving to Italy or Canada if John Mc... Read More

DEI vs MEA

Posted on March 20, 2024March 13, 2024 by Simon

Diversity, Equity and InclusionvsMerit, Experience and Attitude. If you needed to choose a doctor and you had data, would your criteria be more DEI or more MEA? How about when you were choosing a lawy... Read More

Shame on Arizona

Posted on March 7, 2024February 28, 2024 by Simon

On June 2, 1924 American Indians were granted full citizenship by an act of the US Congress.It wasn’t until 1948 that Arizona allowed Indians to vote. From The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Tre... Read More

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