Links-R-Us, Vol. 24

Welcome to another Link-Friday post.  I know it’s been forever since last I posted, but this week I really couldn’t let slip by.

Our first link is to an article about a true American hero.  It’s about a soldier that was nearly killed in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber.  This is the story of his purple heart being awarded and his actions afterwards.  Enjoy.

Links-R-Us, Vol. 17

Welcome once again to Link-Friday.  It’s been too long since last I posted a blog entry, but I am grateful for all of you who loyally continue to follow me despite my short-comings.  Thanks for being there.  And now, on with the links…

Once again it’s that time of the year when Forbes magazine publishes it list of the top fifteen wealthiest fictional characters.  Yes.  You heard me.  The magazine that’s famous for its lists of wealthy people making a list of wealthy fictitious characters.  You would think that with the challenging economic times we live in that they wouldn’t waste time with fluff and produce something a little more substantial that might assist someone who is struggling financially.  But, then again, if all you report is stuff about how bleak the economic horizon looks I guess you could use a moment of joviality to lighten the load.  In either case, I think that my rant is way too long and really serves no purpose…  Just sit back and enjoy their attempts to bring a smile to your face.

Storms and Stress

Storms are something we all have to deal with in our lives.  They come and they go – sometimes destroying things and sometimes inspiring us with the renewal that they bring.  The old adage “April showers bring May flowers” fits as a description of our lives as well as weather.

Links-R-Us, Vol. 13

Welcome to another Link-Friday.  The type of news that I like to post has been pretty tame as of late so it has taken almost three weeks to come up with my standard five links.  I know that there really has been plenty of news occurring, but all of it has been rather depressing and that’s really not the purpose of Link-Friday in my mind…  My vision for Link-Friday has always been semi-comical and thought provoking without being depressing.  So, on that note, let the clicking of links begin!

The following link is one that is sad, comical and befuddling.  The link is to a story of a 70 year old father that shoots his 50 year old son for singing a Kenny Chesney song.  It’s really confusing and sad that this happened…  But, it really makes me laugh to think that I can empathize with the father due to the son’s selection of music.  Go figure.

New Year's 2012

“It wouldn’t be New Year’s if I didn’t have regrets” – William Thomas

Hmmm…  Another year has come and gone.  It is my prayer that this next year will bring more happiness, stability and kindness to each of our lives.  Everyone could do with a little more of each of those items in their lives.

Rantings of a Child

Every now and then things happen in our lives that remind us of what is important; be it an expressed thought of love, a beautiful sunset or a random act of kindness.  Most times we dismiss these little blessings as just coincidence and of no particular significance -- and we would be wrong.

Links-R-Us, Vol. 5

Once again Link Friday is upon us.  I must apologize for the lateness of this post (it is Saturday after all).  Instead of writing last night I spent the evening with my parents celebrating their 53^rd wedding anniversary (way to go, Mom & Dad!).  Hopefully that’s a good enough of an excuse that you’ll forgive my tardiness this time.  Now, on to the links!

Our first link is in commemoration of the annual “Black Friday” circus.  I found this article on the Toronto Suns’ website detailing this year’s carnage at Black Friday events.  I think that the best thing I took from this was that Black Friday was used by retailers to denote when their stores went from being in the red to black (financially).  Good luck with that…

Happy Halloween!

Today is Halloween.  It really didn’t feel like Halloween.  At least, not at work today…

Unlike years past, this year my employer sent out an email about a week before Halloween.  In this email we were quoted the work dress and grooming policy and basically told that if our costumes violated the policy we would run the risk of disciplinary action up to and including termination.  So, today, instead of seeing the usual 60 or so employees dressed up for Halloween I have only seen two (I’m told there’s a third, but I never saw him).