Changing my mind more often than I change my son’s diaper
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 26th, 2010
While working at the credit union a few years ago, I stumbled upon an article about a person who made his living by owning an ATM and leasing space from a convenience store. Yes, a single ATM. One of those little gray things that sit harmlessly in the corner, waiting for an unsuspecting teenager or [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 21st, 2010
Why is it that some things are so easy to buy and some things are so difficult? Earlier this week I walked into a Target to buy a blender. I browsed the aisle for a minute or two, selected the blender I wanted, checked the price tag, paid for it, and I was done. That [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 19th, 2010
During World War II, it was often said of the Marine Corps that “uncommon valor was a common virtue.” Naturally, the Marine Corps itself adapted the phrase to be a little more appropriate: “Common sense is an uncommon virtue.” Sadly, this rings true both within the Marines and in normal life.
My mortgage lender is currently [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 15th, 2010
Before today I never believed that one could make themselves literally sick with worry. I always just assumed it was a figure of speech. Yet with Jaxon’s first plane ride being Thursday morning, I found myself unable to sleep at all Wednesday night. I even threw up several times while he slept soundly in his [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 13th, 2010
With the impending home purchase going smoothly, I’m beginning to question whether or not I’m fit to be a home owner all by myself. The house that I’m purchasing is in pristine condition. From a casual walk-through you’d never know that it was built in the 40’s. It looks like it’s only a few years [...]
