What a Wonderful Surprise

Did you have a favorite food as a kid? One of mine was brown beans with hot dogs. I am sure my parents hated it, but since all they had to do was open a can of brown beans and cut a couple hot dogs into it to make me happy they rarely refused. It was the best thing ever! Thus, it was to my great joy that we found this can of Beanee Weenee at Smiths the other day. I didn't know that you could get it with the hot dogs already inside. How awesome is that!

*Sorry about the picture, it was from a camera phone...ugh!

A Bad Storm Means Good News

Since we moved in we have been worried about a tree in our backyard. It hangs over power lines, phones lines, etc, that run to our house and our neighbor's house. About six months ago we finally got the city to come look at it and despite resting on so many lines, they declared it perfectly fine. Suuuuure...



A couple weeks ago we had a surprise snow storm here. The weather was bad enough to break some of the branches on the tree and weighed it down quite a bit. This resulted in the power line to our neighbor's house getting ripped off the side of their house where it had been attached.



We talked with our neighbors and our landlord about it and surprisingly they got the city to come and look at it. The man who came was very concerned, so he called in a crew and within an hour all that was left was a stump. The poor guys had to work in a heavy rain storm. Too bad they didn't take it out when they came six months ago and the sun was shining.

The Tea Party

Caroline and I went to the local 'Tea Party'. There were a few good speakers and some great signs. Here are a collection of my favorites.


Debt is the problem, how can it be the solution too?


Talk is cheap, except when congress does it.


Extinction is forever. Save the taxpayers

Waiting and Hoping

Two things, I am hoping that it doesn't snow more today, as I will be outside photographing a wedding....

...and I want you all to anticipate the story of the return of Maria!! If you are unfamiliar with Maria and the events surrounding her disappearance, click here...

Tax Day Tea Party

Today is the Nationwide Tax Day Tea Party! National grassroot efforts are organizing rallies around the counrty to oppose the rise in big government, big government spending, etc. It is a chance to organize and rally as a nation. It is tonight, 5-7pm at the Old County Courthouse, University and Center. I will be there near the beginning, if you want to go with me, call. Here is a link to the website with more info.

"So who's behind the Tax Day tea parties? Ordinary folks..."

The Only Escape

Isn't it depressing to think that the only escape from taxes is death? Caroline and I did our taxes on Saturday and had to write Mr. Obama a nice big check and we weren't very happy about it. I am happy to pay for essential services and public education, but other than that...no way. Charity, in all its forms, including welfare, should be voluntary.

It's not all politics in our house, but...

It's not all politics in our house, but tonight I am preparing for the communications class I teach. Tomorrow we will be analyzing political ads, and specifically ads from the 2008 presidential election. As I have been meandering through the web, I have found many interesting things. One, Hillary Clinton's campaign ads are not available online anymore. I have searched several sources, and cannot find any, plenty of spoofs, but none of her official ads, interesting I think. But that isn't actually the reason for this post. I found this website that has tracked the money donations from specific industries for the last group of candidates and I thought it was very interesting. I am sure there are many sites that track this info, but I thought I would give you a link just so you could look. It is amazing how much money is donated and interesting to see what industries give who what money. Anyways, have a look, the site is called OpenSecrets.org

Socialism

My friend Anabelle put this short economic lesson on her blog, I think it is great. You should read it.

BMW Offers Tractor Beam for Better Mileage

BMW has come up with a novel idea to improve your fuel economy. A large magnet that allows you to 'grab' onto the car in front of you and have it tow you. Sounds great, except for the guy towing you. Oh and by the way it is April Fools Day today.

Kia had couple fun ones two including this new Popemobile.



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