Call it the “head-in-the-sand” approach. However, during previous market downswings, I’ve found that daily and hourly tracking of my retirement and investment plan balances have done nothing more than intensify my need for Rolaids. So this time, my approach is different. I’ve already consulted my financial planner, I’ve long been diversified, and I have no [...]
Archive for September, 2008
I’m Not Looking
September 30, 2008
Singing the Blues and Celebrating
September 29, 2008
What a Sunday. It was great to meet all the loyal blues fans who turned out to hear some big name acts in Prince George’s County. The Bluebird Blues Festival celebrated its 16th year. I was amazed at all the familiar faces that keep coming back to sing, dance, and eat the day away. I got to [...]
To Debate, or Not to Debate…
September 25, 2008
Yesterday, while the economy seemed to be falling to pieces around us, one of the presidential candidates did something that some may think responsible, while others may find to be the one thing more catostrophic than our money market right now.
John McCain said he wanted to SUSPEND the presidential campaign.
Now, I don’t know about you, [...]
Enough to Make Grown Men Cry
September 23, 2008
Did you witness baseball history over the weekend? I was away from my TV when the Yankees bid farewell to the house that Ruth built, But I was on the phone with my die-hard dad, who gave me a detailed and emotional play by play.
He took me back almost 70 years to when he first became [...]
Way To Go
September 22, 2008
Becoming a contestant on NBC’s “Biggest Loser” is a big deal. This season, a local couple, Stacey and Adam Capers of Gainsville, Virginia made the cut. Unfortunately, they GOT cut in last week’s season premiere. Those are the breaks. However, what an inspiration and what a jump start to a healthier life to have made [...]
