British Petroleum Visionaries (comic)

British Petroleum Visionaries (comic)

I'm usually pro business, but this is getting ridiculous. Didn't they ever suspect this could happen one day? There should have been a plan all ready for such a disaster. It looks as if it's just hit or miss. They keep trying things that don't work as if this is the first day on the job. Come on already.....Get it fixed!!!

What Does The Crystal Ball Say?

Have you ever wished you had a crystal ball so you would know how to plan things. If I had a crystal ball I could save my customers and my company all kinds time, trouble and money. Just think if we could find out if it is going to rain next Thursday or what the price of OSB will be in 6 months. Wouldn’t that be great! What if we knew in advance about the stock market crash of a few years ago or what if we knew about the recession before it happened; I think we all would have done things differently!
The fact is, we don’t have a crystal ball; they don't really exist. So what’s your point Bill???? My point is we have to just do our best and remember what has happened in the past. History is actually our crystal ball, however it is not accurate as a real crystal ball. So…When customers ask me if this is a good time to build, I always say “Now is the best time to build”. This I know for certain…If you wait till everything is perfect, you’ll never build. Bill Lutterbein

The Nursing Home Tangle

While driving around in circles today, mowing my lawn, I had to keep my brain moving; thinking of things, pondering, working out the tangles in my life.

My father-in-law (Clair S.)is in the nursing home now. He kept falling down at home and was confused a lot. My mother-in-law just can't safely care for him any more. It's been tough on everyone and sometimes you just want to say to him.....Get used to it! Quit fighting and fusing! Quit making your wife and daughter feel guilty! But then I was thinking, my dad was the same way. I used to get so mad at him, thinking he was selfish.

Then, driving around in those grassy circles it hit me. Aha! Why should Clair (or my dad when he was alive) change just because they moved? What, you might say..... they have changed... they are not doing what they should do.... they are not co-operating....they are not surrendering!

Who was the leader of the family? Who protected our mothers and their children? Have those men changed? Do I want them to surrender? The answer is NO! And in a way I'm glad they haven't (not all the way anyway). I found myself thinking how disappointed I'd be if they didn't fight the change and how I feel kind of proud that Clair tries to escape from that nursing home. That tells me most of his brain is still working....He hasn't lost what I've always respected and loved about him. He still has drive and purpose in his life! He still wants to be the man.

Go for it Clair! Find a way to frustrate those people out there! And Dad, I'm sorry I didn't understand when you were fighting your battle. I love you.

Pictures Of the Class of 1970

Stay out of my business Sam!

Protect me from foreign invaders, build highways and bridges, keep an eye on the food supply, regulate health care if you must, BUT don't even pretend you know anything about what is good for my business. I'm still in business in spite of the government, not because of it. Click on the title above.
"More evidence that those shaping our current economic policy are completely out of touch with the realities of owning and growing a small business."

Cut Taxes, Forget More Stimulus: Malone's Job Fix - ABC News

Cut Taxes, Forget More Stimulus: Malone's Job Fix - ABC News

This is a rather wordy article that actually makes some sense and, my liberal friends, is wasn't written by Fox News.

Health 'Reform' Gets a Failing Grade - WSJ.com

Jeffrey S. Flier: Health 'Reform' Gets a Failing Grade - WSJ.com

This whole health care debate is just a bunch of crazies throwing jabs at each other.
Here's what I think should be done ....... if we want real reform.
Take it all away from business owners. Period. Don't make them do the dirty work and don't tax them if we don't provide insurance!!!!!

Tax every person who has income. The tax may be $300.00 or $500.00 or $800.00 per month.
Limit tort. Everyone makes mistakes, even doctors. Have maximum amount people are allowed to sue.
Let doctors make more money than auto workers. If we want good doctors we will have to pay them.
Let all US citizens go the the doctor with a $50.00 per visit cost.
All else paid for with the tax dollars.
Let it stand on it's own.

This is really over simplified, but I think if we get less people involved in the implementation, it might go better. You tax individuals so they know what it costs. Mose employees have no idea what health insurance costs.

My two cents worth.

UPDATE 1-Ford rises, Chrysler falters in key quality survey | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters

I still am trying to figure out why the US companies can't or won't make reliable cars. At least Ford and Mercury are making an attempt with cars near the top. Glad I drive a Ford and my wife drives a Mercury. I still can't see buying an import, especially when the closest import dealer is 45 miles away from my home. I might be tempted if they were closer.

UPDATE 1-Ford rises, Chrysler falters in key quality survey | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters

Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Rustic Tart Recipe | Simply Recipes

This is a seasonal dish that looks and sounds fantastic. I might try a little soft vanilla ice cream with it.

Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Rustic Tart Recipe | Simply Recipes

Windows 7

Is Microsoft really changing? Sounds like it. We are deciding what to buy right now. I-Mac or a new Windows 7 machine? I-Mac just introduced an upgraded model yesterday. This will be a tough decision. The Mac is a lot more money, but......... Click the title for a link about Windows 7.