Author: Jim Mitchem

So I’m at Target the other day looking for stackable files for a corner of my desk. There were a lot to choose from. Based on the style I wanted, there were only a few options. One was plastic and flimsy and only came in hot pink. One was made of metal, in the right color (black) and was reasonably priced. The last one was also made of metal and available in black, but it cost about 15% more. Yet, that’s the one I…

It gets darker earlier these days. And it’s becoming cooler.And I noted the first spot of color in the tops of some trees along the highway today. Fall. It’s depressing. Sure, it’s one of the greatest times of the year to be a sports fan, but as a lover of summer – I don’t like letting go. Plus, one of my best friends officially disappeared for its six month hibernation today when Philadelphia won against Milwaukee – clinching a spot…

After about the fifth time Governor Palin used the term ‘maverick’ to describe her running mate during the VP debate last night, I wanted to shoot the television. The McCain-Palin folks have obviously decided to brand their campaign with one word. Now, I know McCain has done some really good things in his career both during his service in the armed forces, as well as in the Senate. But a word like maverick is usually reserved for younger men –…