How $2385 Could Have Done So Much More

Remember the $787 Billion spending stimulus package?  The one where the Government decided to use a large cash infusion to spur spending and ultimately turn the economy around, then place us on a path toward fiscal sanity? Well, after five years of eagerly awaiting its benefits, it seems they may have alluded us.  Signed by President … Read more

The Internet | Our Last Tie To The Freedoms We Claimed In 1776

The Internet | Our Last Tie To The Freedom

There’s no question that many of the freedoms that we enjoyed as Americans 20 or 30 years ago have gradually eroded. Heightened fear over crime, zero-tolerance policies, tough drug laws, and the war on terrorism have all brought about compromises to the freedoms that we once took for granted. We can get into a deep … Read more

Timber Harvesting | Up in Smoke

Timber Harvesting

I negotiated with my wife to score a couple of hours over at the farm on Saturday to do a little clean up.  As a married guy, in order to get some ‘me’ time, I have to earn some ‘marital capital’  by offering to do extra ‘honey do’s’ around the house.  So, on saturday, I … Read more

Getting Your Life Ready for Self-Employment

Ready for Self-Employment

You’ve just come up with an outstanding idea for a business. Your business plan is in place, and you have an impressive list of contacts related to the new venture. You’re ready to start your business, right? Not necessarily. Having a great idea and business plan are important, certainly. But there’s one more thing that … Read more

Burned By The Residential Property Inspector

The Residential Property Inspector

Here that sizzle, that is me getting burned by a residential property inspector.  I’ll get to that in a moment, but first let me set the stage for my rant.  My rental farm, the one I harvested timber from, will soon have a new tenant, who will be moving in this Saturday.  I have to admit, … Read more