Category Archives: Semi Daily Thought

Civilization Index

You want to measure a nation, take a look at how the people of that nation act when they are “governed” or “told what to do”. Look how they drive, how they eat, how the behave in public park, etc.  Today, I am going to give you the shopping cart index.

The Little Kid in the Coffee Shop

He stood next to the door, with his head leaning on the fire alarm. People walked in and out as if he did not exist. The fact that he was pretty short probably did not help his social image.

The Biggest Truck in Town

She sat in Starbucks and I eavesdropped on her conversation with the other lady. The latte was the young one, 69 and talking about her husband who is 73, and how “anything could happen”. She was really trying to cash out on the properties they have before others get a cut, but that is a… Read More »

My Apologies to TSA

I always wondered how stupid it is to have a TSA agent telling people which line to go to. Isn’t it obvious that you will pick the fastest line, i.e. the one with least people.

Hypocrisy

There is no shortage of examples of hypocrisy in society, but today I am talking about all the people who claim to be concerned about the environment, including me, and end up in Starbucks buying multiple drinks in plastic and paper cups that will end up in trash not in recycle bins. 

Pierre

So you go to Starbucks and you are supposed to “blend” in the culture. You have to say Doppio, and Venti and such.

Financial Goals

Having financial goals is important part of planning for the future. Having attainable financial goals is also as important since it gives you the feeling of having accomplished something.