We were all total shits back in the day, ones given all kinds of neat little plastic piece of crap toys that we begged our parents to buy for us.  When we had something awesome other kids didn’t, we had a talent for holding that over their heads.  For never letting them forget it.
We all [...]

It’s no secret that this economic recession has been hard on a lot of people.  An increasing number of folks are finding themselves laid off, and states are sweating profusely as they ponder how the unemployment benefits will be funded.  People are behind on their bills, and if they stop spending altogether, we risk economic [...]

I noticed the woman in the coffee shop had talked to several people in my vicinity. I wanted to know what she was talking to them about, so I allowed her to see some obvious interest on my part in the conversations she was having.  After a couple minutes, she approached with a smile.  She [...]