Need for speed

The speed limit on most of Parkwood Drive is 45 mph. However, there is that one stretch — about a half-mile long — where the road is unfinished and abruptly narrows from six to two lanes. The speed limit on this stretch has long been 35 mph. Few people observe that speed limit, though, [...]

Need for speed

The speed limit on most of Parkwood Drive is 45 mph. However, there is that one stretch — about a half-mile long — where the road is unfinished and abruptly narrows from six to two lanes. The speed limit on this stretch has long been 35 mph. Few people observe that speed limit, though, [...]

In need of an Easy button

I used to be a big fan of Office Depot, but lately they seem to be struggling to keep up with Staples. Their latest advertising campaign is an example.
Staples has “That Was Easy” and the big red easy “Easy” button. I’m amazed at how many people spend $5 to have an Easy button on their [...]

In need of an Easy button

I used to be a big fan of Office Depot, but lately they seem to be struggling to keep up with Staples. Their latest advertising campaign is an example.
Staples has “That Was Easy” and the big red easy “Easy” button. I’m amazed at how many people spend $5 to have an Easy button on their [...]

Good-bye, Gerald Ford

Like many Americans, I’ve been moved by the recent state funeral for former President Gerald Ford. I am deeply saddened by the loss of what I believe to be one of our country’s most courageous and underappreciated leaders.
When he became president on August 9, 1974, the country was in a crisis. For more than a [...]

Good-bye, Gerald Ford

Like many Americans, I’ve been moved by the recent state funeral for former President Gerald Ford. I am deeply saddened by the loss of what I believe to be one of our country’s most courageous and underappreciated leaders.
When he became president on August 9, 1974, the country was in a crisis. For more than a [...]

Happy New Year’s Resolution

I have never been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, perhaps because mine have always been driven by guilt. I tend to think of things I should stop doing, or more frequently, things that I feel guilty for not doing more of. Such as exercising more often, calling my friends and relatives more often, [...]

Happy New Year’s Resolution

I have never been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, perhaps because mine have always been driven by guilt. I tend to think of things I should stop doing, or more frequently, things that I feel guilty for not doing more of. Such as exercising more often, calling my friends and relatives more often, [...]