Category: Meditate and reflect

Reading Saramago during the collapse (Part 1)

A few months ago, Brian handed me a copy of The Double by Jose Saramago and said it was a must read. Odd, compelling, a book that really sticks – and unique in both voice and perspective. When you read as much as we… Continue Reading “Reading Saramago during the collapse (Part 1)”

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Waving hello on another election day.

Just popping in to let you all know I’m fine, but was on the road (in Victoria overnight) at the end of last week and am away again (Ottawa) this week which always cuts into my blogging time. Not that I stop writing, but… Continue Reading “Waving hello on another election day.”

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Afternoon economy rant.

Damn, I am feeling swamped this week, and it’s a good thing I wasn’t actually sick yesterday because I’ve got a ton of stuff I both want and need to do before leaving town on Friday. I did manage to both get up and… Continue Reading “Afternoon economy rant.”

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Is Paulson from Nigeria?

A friend wrote this and it made me laugh and laugh. Since I have no time to blog today I’m sharing this spoof Nigerian chainmail letter here: Dear American: I need to ask you to support an urgent secret business relationship with a transfer… Continue Reading “Is Paulson from Nigeria?”

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A funny piece about the subprime mortgage crisis.

Thanks to Pete for sharing this in his comment – I thought it sufficiently funny to post straight here:

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