September 2015

Does the government need you to pay more tax?

Next time the government says, “We’re running out of money!  We need to raise taxes!”  remember this story … “Dave, you’re gonna hate it there.”  Said my next door neighbor Fred.  “I worked there for 3 years and hated it.  You think the red tape here is bad; wait till you see what it’s like […]

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12 Week Fitness Program

I started a 12 week fitness program last Saturday.  Yes, I want to get healthier, but my main motivation is to get my diet on track.  I like food; any kind of food.  I’m not fussy.  My mother used to say, “Dave will eat anything that isn’t painted!”   Yes, it’s true, I’ll eat things […]

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Expert … what kind?

Next time you run into an “expert” you may want to find out “what kind.”  Especially, if this particular expert want to sell you something.  Or, wants to give you some advise. You see, the person may very well be an expert.  It’s just that they’re not an expert in what they say they are, […]

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How to landscape … for beginners.

I’m trying my hand at landscaping and have discovered something strange … I enjoy it! The first step in my landscaping journey was … TO GET MY WIFE’S PERMISSION! She authorized my landscaping permit several weeks ago and I’m getting “stuck into it” (as they say here in Australia). Anyway, thought I’d share a video […]

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What’s the worst thing about losing your job?

What’s the worst thing about losing your job? I have first hand experience in answering this question.  You see, back in 1994 I conducted a real life experiment.  I was able to find out for myself the worst thing about losing your job.  I didn’t volunteer for the assignment – it was thrust upon me. […]

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