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You saw it here first
Reports are now out for April's economy. Consumer spending was down. Even at Walmart. First time in ages it was down for something other than housing. What did I tell you?
You think April was bad? Wait 'til you see May.
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The Economy
Although there was a very slight improvement in the economy in the second half of April, May is bad, very, very, very bad. So far. They only just got around to announcing that April was bad. Wait till they see May. -
The Economy
Improved very slightly in the middle of April, but is still bad. And gas went up by fifteen cents in two days. -
A car
Today I saw a cool car. Yes, a CAR. I, who find cars almost as boring as golf, am willing to admit that this car was cool. It looked like it had started life as a Volkswagon bug, but it had some new, pointy, grand-looking front part on it, and it was painted to look sort of like a tan and red mansion. Hard to describe. It had flags, too. It looked ( Read more... ) -
The Economy
Just in case anyone is wondering, the economic indicators for March, especially the last 2/3 of March, will be bad. Down. Low. Same with April, so far, anyway. -
A benefit of getting older...
A benefit of getting older seems to be an increased ability for sustained flatulence. I can now create farts that are loud and long-lasting and melodious. My son is very impressed. -
Senator Rick Santorum/ Karl Rove: OTP
I am experimenting with creating despicable politicians on Sims 2 and then having them engage in sexual activities with each other. Where better to start than with homophobia posterboy Rick Santorum? I must say, his Sim came out looking very much like him. Karl Rove was harder. The Sims Body Shop doesn't let one make the top of his head wide enough ( Read more... ) -
Mercury
Today I am thinking about mercury. There was quite a lot of it around when I was a kid. I remember holding a little bead of quicksilver in my palm, watching it scoot around much faster than it seemed like it should. It was a marvelous thing. One of my favorite toys was a little blue plastic maze with a clear plastic top, containing a fairly sizable ( Read more... ) -
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We needed someone to speak for Chuck Pennacchio at our local Democratic Party dinner, since the candidate for U.S. Senate (PA) couldn't be there in person. Who would speak for Chuck? Malachi immediately said, "I'll do it." "Are you sure?" "Yes, I'm sure ( Read more... ) -
Things that have enriched my life today
During the night we had a storm consisting of "wintery mix": snow, rain, sleet, and freezing rain. As I walked to work this morning, the sidewalks were covered with a peculiar, gelatinous slush that looked like glass beads suspended in water. Walking on it felt and sounded like walking on Rice Krispies. This slush enriched my life today ( Read more... )