Blog Title: Forward Thinking

Opinions

Now that the election is over, it’s time to get back to the ordinary things of life. I watched parts of the campaigns with only moderate interest this time and never developed the fervor I usually do for any particular candidate. The concerns and cares of my own life pretty well secured my focus throughout read more..

Today is the day

Today is election day. Are you voting? I hope so. Regardless of who your favorite candidate is, voting is a right and a privilege that many countries don’t enjoy. We elect our own leaders. They don’t sweep in with guns and tanks to take over the operations of the government. When those we elect fail read more..

Order the stock

So, I’m shopping for shoes today and I find a pair I really, really like. However, not a single pair in my size. Dozens of the style, and none in my size. Is it that I have such a common size foot that they can’t keep them on the shelves, or is my foot size read more..

Bargain basement bailout

Yay for the bailout! The stock markets plunged. AIG used part of their bailout money to send some deserving folks on a nearly $450,000 spa trip. And aren’t we all sleeping better at night now because of it? Heck, the gov is even taking a keen interest in running some of the banks and a read more..

Corporate contests

Our corporation has contests from time to time. The winning stores are judged on overall service times, quality of service, store cleanliness, friendliness, correct procedures, and adherence to company policies. Because I’m a rather driven individual, I make sure all the above things are followed to a “T” in my store. I’ve sent people home read more..

Needing another laptop

While I usually buy a new computer every two years, it looks like I might be in the market for one sooner than that. I’d like a laptop that’s lighter in weight than the one I’m using now. This laptop has served me well, but I take it everywhere I go and it’s really feeling read more..

Getting an edge

I have decided to offer the customers of my restaurant some special deals each week. I’m hoping this will help to increase sales in our small store. I am also hoping that customers will come in looking for these specials as they get used to seeing the flyers for them posted around the restaurant. I’ll eventually read more..

Packing list

As my vacation days draw near, my thoughts turn to what I’m going to pack to take with me and what I need to buy before I go. I have a feeling I’ll need some warmer clothes than what’s currently in my closet since I’ll be further north than where I live. I might need read more..

Automatic updates

I actually set my computer to NOT do automatic updates. They come at the most inopportune times and the whole process slows things down. However, lately, every time I shut down and reboot, I wind up on a screen that says something like “Step 1 of 3 - Updating X% complete…please do not turn your read more..

Bailout or fallout?

Well, the original bailout plan fell through, so they re-engineered it and this time it passed. This plan is supposed to really help the economy. But wait! Stock markets here and abroad are on a downhill slide. How did the plan help that? It didn’t. I do notice that gasoline prices in our area have dropped read more..