Author Archives: ObbieZ
“Creating Jobs” is the Wrong Reason
Before we blindly “create jobs”, we should make sure the product of those jobs will make our world a better place. Continue reading
Can We Say “Twenty” Now?
It’s high time we start pronouncing the year as “twenty-twelve”. Continue reading
Meet Gizmo – Our Newest Family Member
Our Christmas present to ourselves is a three-year-old kitten. Continue reading
Havel, Hitchens and Kim at the Pearly Gates
If the mythology is true, these three people are standing next to each other in line. What might they say to each other? Continue reading
How Much is Enough? The Case for a Maximum Wage
To hoard wealth beyond a certain level – while multitudes are deprived of basic necessities – is the definition of greed. Continue reading
They’re Not Bongos
Those who ridicule the “Occupy” patriots for playing “bongo drums” don’t know what they’re talking about. Continue reading
The Evolution of Revolution
The Wall Street occupiers learned a lot from the Wisconsin capital occupiers of last winter, who in turn represent a major progression from the anti-nuclear actions of a generation ago. Continue reading
It’s Corporate Greed, Stupid
Corporate greed is at the root of our economic problems, and politicians ignore that at their peril. Continue reading
Eagles Are Us
Bald eagles live in our area, and today we had one pose for pictures. Continue reading
A Month of Storms in 100 Seconds
An animated satellite picture of the Eastern USA that captures over a month of weather during hurricane season. Continue reading