politics

Aren’t We Suppose to be Striving for Exceptional?

While I vote, and keep up on the issues, I am pretty much apolitical. And Lord knows, no one is turning to this space to hear me talk about either the Republican or Democrat platforms. But I was struck by something I heard about both vice presidential candidates during the conventions. Senator Joe Biden was described “as a regular Joe.” Yes, it was a play on his name, but it was an attempt to show he was everyman. Similarly, Governor Sara Palin’s appeal, we are told, is “she just like us.” In investing, we are always looking for the exceptional. Shouldn’t it be the same standard in politics? More…

Mid-life Values Voters, Plus Some Notes and Updates

IIt's been eclipse season and a time of transition for ThirdAge, for me, and for lots of folks. I feel I've been a bit out of the loop here lately, and I feel like posting a few updates on various matters. First, a shout-out to the inimitable Elsa P. who has incorporated Astro News into her site. Lynn Hayes has also moved her blog to BeliefNet, and you can check it out here. More…