What the heck! Chicago has become a war zone. Reports at the end of 2012 quibbled whether gun deaths in Chicago did – did not – reach 500. Final tally on December 31st was closer to 532 men, women and children killed, 2,670 shootings.On January 1st the City had already had 3 killings and 15 … “Chicago Gun Crimes Are No Joke”
Category: Business – Not As Usual
Christmas Rant
It's just nine days 'ti; Christmas. It's coming fast. For far too many this will not be a happy season. All those families in Connecticut whose holiday was so cruelly disrupted will never see Christmas in the same way again. Their pain is felt around the world. I wonder though, have we finally learned our … “Christmas Rant”
New Online Store at CreativeOptions
If you know me or have read many of my blog posts you know that I'm not the quintessential specialist. I'm too much of an entrepreneur at heart. So you won't be surprised that I'm working on a new venture. This one is an outgrowth of my interest in working with hand crafts. I'm accumulating … “New Online Store at CreativeOptions”
Last Rose of the Season Reminds Us To Enjoy The Present
It’s the 21st of November and the day before Thanksgiving here in the US. Christmas decorations moved in three or four weeks ago and line the major thoroughfares, reminding us that another season is coming to a close and it’s time to start shopping. . Today I woke to a deep fog. It was a … “Last Rose of the Season Reminds Us To Enjoy The Present”
Winter Comes
Feathery snowflakes herald the coming winter months and continue to bring hardship to our neighbors on the east coast. The first snow arrived here with a slightly eerie feel. It was particularly thrilling to me because I actually caught the flakes in mid-fall. This time the snow only dusted the ground and tops of cars with … “Winter Comes”