I can’t believe it’s Halloween already! We plan on passing out candy, then we are going to make some popcorn and watch scary movies! My daughter is going to a costume party Saturday night, so my wife and I are going to enjoy a nice dinner out. Hope you have a FUN and SAFE Halloween!
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I wanted to give you an update on my broken arm and pass on some really important things I have learned over the past several weeks. If you want to read about how I mangled my arm, check it out here. First, I am doing well. Getting better everyday. I have been off of the pain meds for several days. I started with Oxicodone and ended up on a Morphine derivative. What a crazy trip it’s been! Kidding. Well sort of, I did have trouble constructing basic sentences and understanding conversations, among other things. Scary stuff! I am going to see my Orthopedist today for a new X-ray and cast. I am keeping my [left] fingers crossed that all is going well and I will not require surgery. Also, I want to thank everyone who has contacted me and wished me well. It is much appreciated.
So, I guess you’re wondering why I look like the poster child for ‘Power to the People’. This is at my doctors insistence. Really, I am supposed to walk around like that. It keeps the swelling down, he tells me. My daughter won’t go anywhere with me! She says, “I’ll go, but you have to keep your arm down!” I agree, then as we are walking in the store, I will slowly raise it into position. “Funny Dad, PUT IT DOWN!” she whispers. I smile and oblige, wait a few minutes, and raise it again.
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I have been thinking a lot lately about our privilege and responsibility to vote. How millions of people around the world envy our freedom to make a difference. And the fact that many of us sit and let the course of our country be chosen by others. Voting is essential to preserving our democracy and your participation is critical.
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Last week was an incredibly scary trip for the US stock market. Correction. Last week was an incredibly scary trip for the global stock markets. What a roller coaster ride it’s been. If you have a diversified portfolio, you have probably lost upwards of 40%. That’s one heck of a hair cut! At least 2 trillion dollars of wealth have been lost in the US market alone. Devastating. Depressing. And the markets free-fall may not be over yet. Some experts think we could see another 1000 points shed before the markets bottom out. Then again, it could begin rebounding today. Either way, one thing is nearly certain, it’s going to be an up and down, bumpy ride for the foreseeable future. So what should you do next?
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A Blue Ridge Mountain escape has so much to offer. Beautiful scenery. Fresh air. Abundant wildlife. Time to reflect. Whether you’re into observing nature, hiking, biking, camping or canoeing , these mountains have something for everyone. And if a weekend getaway is just not in the cards, you could easily plan a week long family vacation. There is plenty to do, you won’t be disappointed, I promise!
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Another month slipped through my fingertips! Gone in a flash. So, it’s time once again to show some appreciation for all the support I have received over the past month. And, I have some news on making comments and some new advertising opportunities! So, without further delay….
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The SOB’s in the Senate are at it again. They have porked the you know what out of the emergency bailout package. I downloaded a copy and read through it tonight. I am absolutely shocked and ashamed of what I found. It is totally business as usual. Dozens and dozens of special interest appropriations. Page after page of items that have absolutely nothing to do with our financial crisis. Don’t get me wrong, some of these things are important, but DO NOT belong in this emergency package. Unfortunately, this bill would not pass without dangling the candy in front of our addicted public servants. It will be interesting and scary to see how much this 700 billion dollar bill will actually cost tax payers.
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