Due to tough economic times, more kids are returning home after college to live with their parents. Even before the economic crunch, a larger trend of women returning home after school existed. From 1960 to 2005, the number of 18-24 year old females living at home grew from 35% to 46%. Some postulate that this is due to more young adults delaying marriage. Continue reading “Are They Adults or Children? The Boomerang Generation.”
Author: chrismtwo
Every day I try to learn and experience new things. The infinite wonder of the universe provides endless opportunity for adventures. My favorite thing is to enjoy these adventures with friends, and to share my stories with others.
At the very core, all people are storytellers. Whether it is a full length motion picture or a chat over a cup of coffee, most of what makes up the human experience is the communication of ideas. For this reason, I am always looking for opportunities to write. I would like to share what I've seen with as many people as possible.
The Lucrative Life of a Georgia Legislator: How much do lobbyists really pay out?
What are a few Braves tickets among friends? Well, about $17,418 in the first quarter of 2012, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. This number represents the amount of money Georgia lawmakers received in the form of free sports and events tickets from lobbyists Jan. 1 through March 31, 2012. Continue reading “The Lucrative Life of a Georgia Legislator: How much do lobbyists really pay out?”
Public disclosure vs. outright lobbying caps
Most people don’t take kindly to politicians who get a free new car and then push some legislation to give the car manufacturer a big tax break. Transparency in government has proved time and time again to be a great deterrent to corruption. However, the main requirement for this to work is an educated citizenry. Additionally, government officials have gotten good at hiding things in plain sight. Continue reading “Public disclosure vs. outright lobbying caps”
Is Georgia For Sale? Lobbyist gifts in Georgia
There are only three states that have no limit on the amount of gifts lobbyists can give to legislators, and Georgia is one of them. You heard it right, unlimited gifts. Continue reading “Is Georgia For Sale? Lobbyist gifts in Georgia”
A Rose by another Name
“Political Language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable.” George Orwell Continue reading “A Rose by another Name”
The Biggest Spousal Secret: An Affair
Nothing tears apart a marriage like a good, old-fashioned affair. This is one secret that you neither want to hear nor tell. Unfortunately, you’re more likely to feel philandering’s ugly grip than you are to have voted in the 2010 mid-term elections. Continue reading “The Biggest Spousal Secret: An Affair”
He Gets It from Your Side of the Family
Do you know your spouse’s medical history? Some states require that you take a blood test before obtaining a marriage license. Why? Partly to check for venereal and other STDs, but also to check for potential genetic diseases that could be passed on to children. This practice is on the way out, however, due to advances in medical science. Continue reading “He Gets It from Your Side of the Family”
What is Joy?
There is a subtle difference between joy and happiness. While happiness is tied to the material reality, joy transcends the world. Happiness is an emotion, a response to something good happening. Joy is greater. Joy can be present in times of sorrow. Joy changes a person in a lasting way, while happiness is more fleeting. Continue reading “What is Joy?”
Israel and Gaza at War
Less than four years after the last ground invasion, Gaza and Israel are at war again. Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement) has been ramping up rocket fire into Israel from Gaza in recent months. On November 14, Israel launched a massive assault on Gaza, Operation Pillar of Defense, which killed a top leader of Hamas, Ahmed al-Jabari. That was the beginning of current round of all out conflict in a region that is no stranger to war. Continue reading “Israel and Gaza at War”
In-Laws
They are neurotic, pushy, overbearing and opinionated, but you love them anyway. After all, they gave birth to you. While you may have come to accept your parents’ foibles, your spouse hasn’t had as much time to accept their eccentricities. Failing to learn to deal with in-laws has torn marriages apart, but it doesn’t have to. Continue reading “In-Laws”
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