30
Apr
2008
Are American Farmers Getting the Shaft, Again?
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed right now, before you forget, to get the latest posts. Thanks for visiting!Comments by President Bush today have me left scratching my head. While he was talking about the economic anxiety people in America are feeling, I find some of ...[Read More]
19
Apr
2008
The Economy Sucks, So I Bought a Car.
Posted by Steve Rhode as Getting Credit, Just Me Talking, Motorcycles, Transportation
I’m slowly crossing things off my list since returning to the U.S. to the house we bought near Raleigh, NC. Yesterday was a banner day for getting stuff down though. In this crazy post 9-11 world and thanks to Osama Bin Laden, apparently you can’t buy a car in North Carolina without a ...[Read More]
18
Apr
2008
Deferred Success. How About Deferred Logic?
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
I keep telling myself my life is better now that I am sleeping on an inflatable mattress in an empty house. Or so goes day 1 of the move back to America. Coming back home has had some rewards. I was greeted by very loving and excited parents and it was great to see my 78 year old parents again. ...[Read More]
16
Apr
2008
Adios England. Hello Ignorance.
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
This morning I awoke before sunrise and said my sad good-byes to my daughter and her finance in our UK village home of the last year. Our Cheshire home was set on a high plain and overlooked idilic pastures, sheep, protected forest and quaint cottages. Living in England for the past two years ...[Read More]
14
Apr
2008
Fiscal Irresponsibility Is Not Your Sin Alone
Posted by Steve Rhode as Economy, Just Me Talking
As much as government and big business cast blame on consumers for not keeping their financial houses in good order, I’m afraid a bit of a smoke screen has been blown in front of your eyes. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 was passed to benefit big ...[Read More]
31
Mar
2008
When is Someone Black or African-American?
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
I’m probably insane for actually writing about this but following-up my recent post on race in the race, I want to admit that I am utterly confused about what to say. When is someone black or African-American? Is Barack Obama a Kenyan-Kansasian? Part of this is political correctness gone ...[Read More]
31
Mar
2008
Lap-Dance Clubs to be Called Sex Encounter Establishments in UK
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking, Marketing
I couldn’t pass on this news out of the U.K. today. A new study out by the Fawcett Society says the practice of entertaining clients in lap-dancing clubs is increasingly commonplace in the City of London. The manifesto, entitled Sexism and the City, condemns the “widespread” ...[Read More]
30
Mar
2008
The Strange Guy Who Gives Financial Advice
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
The following search phrase that someone just used to find this blog have me scratching my head. “the strange guy who gives financial advice” Thanks, I think? I’m not sure if I should be thrilled that I’ve made an impression or worried that my view of financial reality ...[Read More]
29
Mar
2008
I Am An Imperfect White Man in an Imperfect and Divided Debtor World
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
Recently, presidential candidate Barack Obama, a black man running for the highest office in America, gave a tremendous speech about the racial issues that continue to fester and simmer in America. An being a proud American, it made me think back about my up bringing and my values. I have nothing ...[Read More]
13
Mar
2008
Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
I wish I had more time in my life for reading because this book looks like an interesting read. Book Description: On July 6, 2003, four months after the United States invaded Iraq, former ambassador Joseph Wilson’s now historic op-ed, “What I Didn’t Find in Africa,” ...[Read More]
13
Feb
2008
Tuesday Photos on the Road
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
Made it from Rocky Mount, NC to Columbia, SC today. A collection of pictures from the day. Danny (Mandy’s fiance from England) and Cody, the chilled out Jack Russell Terrier. Interesting sign. As if the fire trucks and police cars were not enough to let you know it was an emergency ...[Read More]
11
Feb
2008
Saturday, Sunday and Picture of Multiple Pairs of Nips
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
Here is a little review of interesting sites on Saturday and Sunday. Warning: I get grief for having pictures of good looking women on this blog but I just had to show you this picture of some sweet nips. If you object looking at nips, don’t look at the picture below. Click here to see ...[Read More]
09
Feb
2008
I’m So Confused Today. How About You?
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
“Let me be honest with you.” Don’t you hate it when people say that to you? I do. It always makes me think that everything else out of their mouth has been a lie. So you want to be honest now? What have you been up to this point? I think what people really mean to say is ...[Read More]
06
Feb
2008
Another Look at Life
Posted by Steve Rhode as Aviation Related, Just Me Talking
It’s nice to see a different part of life when you feel like you are stuck in a rut at times. Life in the financial world and helping people conquer debt is fine but there is a wider and broader life out there. Yesterday I flew from Ireland to New York. A nice long flight but I made it to ...[Read More]
05
Feb
2008
Damn-it, I Can’t Help It, Sex Can Educate People About Money, Credit, and Debt
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking, Money Management
Recently Nancy, a loyal reader on this site posted a comment on Stressful Monday Hottie Pic - Alyssa Milano. Her comment was: Steve - you know I’ve been a fan for years, but this was a real turn-off. You’re doing something wonderful in the world - helping people ...[Read More]
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