Just my Thoughts · Politics · Religion

Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Embryonic stem cell research is a hard topic for me to get my mind around for many reasons.  My faith teaches me that life begins at conception.  Consequently, embryos are human lives and should not be terminated for research purposes.  I, though, in the other side of my brain realize that “leftover” embryos at an… Continue reading Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Just my Thoughts

Living in Tough Economic Times

We all have come to the realization that times are tough.  Those of us who have previously studied economies and economics probably acknowledge times are going to get worse before they get better.  We are all cutting our expenses where we can.  The bigger question is, “are there places we shouldn’t cut costs?”   MarketWatch… Continue reading Living in Tough Economic Times

Family · Just my Thoughts

March Madness

Several years ago, I wrote a post about March Madness and was referring to the start of my daughter’s Region I soccer season.  This year I am again not referring to the NCAA basketball tournament.  I am sure “The Big Dance” will make its way into my blog in the upcoming weeks but for now… Continue reading March Madness

Family · Just my Thoughts

Crying in Front of the Computer

I am reading the paper this morning – the way I always read it, online.  That would make my father cringe.  He liked the ink and newsprint but, then, he had been a newspaperman since I was five.  Actually, he was a newspaperman before I was a “glimmer in his eye” but I remember him… Continue reading Crying in Front of the Computer

Food · Just my Thoughts

National Nutrition Month

I know!  There is a day or month for everything.  Nutrition, though, deserves its own month –  maybe even its own year.  To become fit, you need to know how to eat more nutritiously.   The American Dietetic Association sponsors National Nutrition Month.  Please realize that there is more to nutrition than just eating.  You need… Continue reading National Nutrition Month