by mmooney | Feb 21, 2020 | The Friday Message
Now that I am retired I occasionally go to the grocery store or on other shopping adventures with my spouse. This week I paid more attention when it was pointed out how expensive food has become. The question was, inflation is very low and projected to stay that...
by mmooney | Feb 14, 2020 | The Friday Message
Often I hear or see amazing behavior and the best comment I can muster is “really.” Profanity aside the word is used to “declare interest, surprise, or doubt.” The urban dictionary suggests in true essence the word is pronounced “REAAAAALLLLYY” and is most effective...
by mmooney | Feb 7, 2020 | The Friday Message
It was a dark day in my opinion when the Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate spoke to the media. It had become apparent there would be no witnesses, no documents, and no interest in pursuing the truth in the Impeachment trial. He described the trial as a perfidy. One...
by mmooney | Jan 31, 2020 | The Friday Message
The stock markets have reached new heights, home property values continue to rise, unemployment is below the level considered full employment – even average wage levels are trending upward. This has to be the best of times – correct? If you have been...
by mmooney | Jan 24, 2020 | The Friday Message
My spouse admonished me about commenting on the Impeachment Trial in the Senate. We have watched most of the debate and many of the very effective and moving presentations of fact by the House Managers. As I have already ignored Karen’s sound advice, I will...
by mmooney | Jan 17, 2020 | The Friday Message
Hank and I don’t always get time alone these days, he is very busy with school, chess, skiing, Basque dancing, beyblading, parkour, and tennis to mention most of the activities. When those pursuits aren’t getting his attention his sister Margie is there to...
