Monthly Archives: May 2016

Legacy of Being Treated Poorly

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve done a fair amount of traveling over the past year. In fact, I’m writing this on a flight; I going to visit my son and do some work on the rental house in Sedona. Our children are dispersing and … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Poland – Part I – History

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tonyj126

My wife and I made our first trip to Poland a few weeks ago. It was a trip prompted by low airfare ($775 RT Chicago to Warsaw on Delta & Air France). We spent four nights in Warsaw, three nights … Continue reading →

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Short Term vs. Long Term Options

Posted on May 26, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m a little annoyed with myself. I wrote a post a month ago about how I thought Paul Ryan could win this year’s election if he ran as an independent (“Prediction: The Next U.S. President will be the Third-Place Finisher … Continue reading →

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The Nooks ‘n Crannies Generation

Posted on May 21, 2016 by tonyj126

My wife and I are at the very end of the Baby Boomer generation. Because we’re at the tail end, we didn’t share the same experiences, nor do we have the same drives which typically describe that generation. There was … Continue reading →

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Trump Twitter-Baiting

Posted on May 19, 2016 by tonyj126

It’s entertaining how the U.S. presidential candidates are using Twitter this time around. Four years ago, Twitter was used to appeal to Millennials using upbeat messages designed to show how each candidate was worthy of their attention and support. As … Continue reading →

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Unintended Consequences – 401(k)s and RFRA

Posted on May 13, 2016 by tonyj126

It’s not uncommon for a program designed to help one group to get coopted by others and end up harming some people. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 and 401(k) retirement plans are two examples of unintended consequences. 401(k) … Continue reading →

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Republicans for Clinton!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by tonyj126

You’ve probably heard of several prominent republicans who feel unable to support Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency and have stated so publicly. At least one claims that Hilary Clinton is the most conservative candidate left in the race. At … Continue reading →

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Fitbit-Inspired Parking Manipulation

Posted on May 11, 2016 by tonyj126

On Christmas Eve a few years ago, I was trolling through a mall looking for a couple gifts for my wife. That’s a stressful situation. I only go to shopping malls once or twice a year and I don’t enjoy … Continue reading →

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Heaven and Hell

Posted on May 2, 2016 by tonyj126

I don’t actually have time to write a post today. I’m upgrading a bathroom in our vacation rental house in Traverse City, Michigan and have painfully little time to get it done. I also have to do a lot of … Continue reading →

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