Price You are Willing to Pay
Are you ready for an Economics quiz? I have three economic questions. Give them a try. [more …]
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Life Stories
What’s happening in the world and closer to home
Trevor Bauer – May 2022 Update
Earlier this month, Bauer was suspended through the end of the 2023 baseball season. By that time, he may be past his prime. The punishment may be justified. [more …]
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Giving Up on a Printed Newspaper
I’ve subscribed to the Free Lance-Star since moving to Fredericksburg in 1983. The paper’s coverage of local news is excellent and informative. [more …]
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Follow Me on Twitter
I’ve set up a Twitter feed for @slow_old_runner. When I do a blog posting, there will be a tweet on my feed. [more …]
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Real Estate Taxes Explained
Many residents and I received our Stafford County real estate assessments on February 14, 2022. Immediately following, many exasperated posts appeared on social media on how increases in values were unfair and debilitating. The posts contained many misconceptions and assumptions.[more …]
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Living Wills and Goose Poop
What does it mean when you are thinking about writing your living will and medical directive in the first couple of miles of a run? [more …]
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Sheehy Toyota for Fredericksburg – Service Dept
I’ve owned my 2021 Toyota Corolla for six months and took it in for my first recommended service to Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg on January 18, 2022. The entire process from appointment to completion went smoothly. [more …]
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Michael and Son
Michael and Son missed 4 of 7 appointments that needed to be rescheduled. I would say they are as bad as the cable company. But, that would be disparaging to the cable company. If you can tolerate the lack of proactive communications, missed appointments, and customer service reps, you need to explain the situation on every phone call; they are OK to work on your plumbing.[more …]