Archive for May, 2008



Friday Fives #45

The thinking man’s game.

Five Reasons I Don’t Own My Own Business:
1. Lack of motivation
2. Would give too much away free
3. The saying the “Customer is always right” makes my brain hurt
4. Requires dealing with employees
5.The average net profit of a sole proprietor: About $11.

Burma to let Aid Workers in

After his meeting with UN’s General Secretary Mr Ban, General Than Shwe has agreed to let aid workers into Burma, regardless of nationality!
Read article.
Email pray4burma@bigfoot.com for prayer updates.

Read T.M. Moore’s thoughtful article on the artwork of Philip R. Jackson.

My Maiden Voyage

My husband and I have this thing. We love each other like crazy and know we are both borderline geniuses. So it’s hard for us to teach each other things. He couldn’t help me when we went skiing. I can’t help explain him anything I know. So we get out on this sailboat, and cords […]

The 360 Condonimiums in downtown Austin is completely sold out of all 430 units and has a waiting list of over 200 people. New residents start moving in next week. Today’s Austin Statesman has an article about the project and downtown condos in general (link below). The outlook among those …

David A. is the better “American Idol”. David C. should have a more successful musical career.
American Idol is one big advertisement. Ford, AT&T, Coke, Seal’s new album, Donna Summer’s new album, Mike Myer’s new movie…this is ridiculous.
I love Edward Norton - Can’t wait for The Incredible Hulk even though previous attempts have been […]

The Austin real estate market average sales values fell in April 2008 compared to the year before, yet there remain many areas in Austin with strong sales. The average sales price of an Austin home in April 2008 is $245,483. Last year in April it was $254,846. That’s a price …

Best Bars In America

Well, I counted five that I’ve been in  - that’s not bad. Can you beat me?
Esquire’s List of the Best Bars in America

In this interview, D. A. Carson explains why he is not in favor of “redeeming the culture.” Check the comments for my interaction with his statements and add your own!

A Successful Trip

I love Tuesday night happy hours at Waterloo…

Sinatra at the Sands w/Count Basie & The Orchestra
Deep Purple: Made in Japan
Madonna: Like a Virgin
U2: Boy
Eric Clapton: 461 Ocean Boulevard
Elliott Smith: XO
Blondie: Parallel Lines (Picture Disc)
B.B. King: In London