Fitness · Just my Thoughts

Strong

Strong. Strength. Healthy. Solid. Stable. No, they do not all mean the same thing but they make me think of an active, healthy person. I run. I run a lot. I sometimes bike. I sometimes swim. I sometimes walk. I need to do something else to be strong. This morning I was reading Barbara Grufferman’s… Continue reading Strong

Just my Thoughts · Politics

Useful Election Events Upcoming

I usually wax political here when I discuss the upcoming election.  Today I am going to point out that it is primary day in my home state of NY.  If you are a registered voter, get out there and vote. Aside from that, if you are – as I am and for the first time in… Continue reading Useful Election Events Upcoming

Just my Thoughts · Politics

Social Security and McCain

John McCain spoke to AARP’s national “convention” via satellite feed at 12:30 pm ET today.  The format was similar to that of McCain’s opponent Barack Obama in that there were opening comments and a statement by McCain prior to a question and answer session from pre-submitted questions of AARP members. McCain, in my mind, was… Continue reading Social Security and McCain

Just my Thoughts · Politics

Social Security and Obama

I am not finding either major party presidential candidate very forthcoming on issue details in their every day stump speeches.  McCain is repeating lines that are now old about his new running mate and Obama is, well, a great orator but short on detail none the less.  Except when addressin a specific constituency – labor… Continue reading Social Security and Obama