Sebastian points to some good advice on your 401(k): Don’t look. Actually, I am looking on the bright side. With my retirement several decades away, I am pretty happy scooping up shares at bargain prices. Maybe not much comfort for … Continue reading →

After reading Lawdog and  Roberta’s reviews of the Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pens, I had to check them out, and have to say they are pretty nice. Fountain pens always appealed to the ludite in me. There is just something … Continue reading →

Armed Canadian has his review of the civics test he will have to pass in a little over a year to become a U.S. citizen. I didn’t run through all the questions, but I did have to check question 94 … Continue reading →

I took this picture on the way in to work last week. There was fog in the low lying areas, while most of the time the road was above it. Really cool view. Sometimes (winter evenings) my long commute is … Continue reading →

The Milwaukee Brewers will be in the playoffs for the first time in 26 years. I’m not a big baseball fan, but you have to support the home team.