Busy Working on a Bunny Project
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I know everyone says it, but I really have been super busy lately. I’ve been studying for an insurance exam – which I passed today – and have had several projects going on. The one that’s been, without a doubt, the most fun is this one…. enjoy [...]
Travel Observations
I’ve been traveling an incredible amount these last 9 days and I’ve made a few observations on my 18 flights on 3 different airlines…
- While I appreciate the satellite radio on United Airlines, they probably should avoid hits like, “It’s the end of the world as we know it.”. Another odd selection – “Country Roads” [...]
Seriously Miller Light?
Watcing the NCAA basketball tournament I keep seeing ads for Miller Light. What bugs me about the ads are Miller’s references to their “triple hops brewed, adding hops at three points during the brewing process.”. First, having tasted Miller Light, I’m surprised they would brag about this since the hop flavor is barely noticeable. Second, [...]
Oil industry full of gas
Earlier this summer, I distinctly remember seeing gas reach over the $4/gallon mark. It was everywhere on the news and suddenly every news channel was interview CEOs from companies such as Exxon/Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, etc. These CEOs attempted justify the high costs we see at the pump – along with their billions of [...]
Funny Job Posting Title
I’m not sure if this was planned before this week’s announcement that AIG was going under and the government was buying them up, but I found a job posting I had to tell you about… The title of the posting = “FINANCIAL ADVISORS – MANAGE OUR MONEY.” When you click on the job opening, what [...]
Pringles Aren’t Potato Chips
Did Pringles (and manufacturer Procter and Gamble) win in a lawsuit in a British court actually hurt them in the minds of myself and other shoppers? The court case was over whether or not Pringles could be considered a “potato snack.”
In Britain, potato snacks – along with “potato crisps, potato sticks, potato puffs, and [...]
Don’t Eat at Joe’s Crab Shack Peoria
This past weekend we had one of the worst dining experiences ever… thanks to Joe’s Crab Shack in Peoria, IL. We thought we’d get out of the house and take the kids somewhere fun. It took about 45 minutes to get there and it didn’t seem that crowded. We waited for a [...]