Wake up, folks. It’s not just the oil companies getting rich off of our current economic misfortunes. The following comes from an article in the Wall Street Journal “Food-Price Rise Aids Companies Tied to Farming”. Quarterly profit reports and estimates for companies that support the grain industry are skyrocketing. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. – 3rd quarter profit up 42%, with a 7x increase in net income in its unit that stores, transports and trades grains. Cargill Inc.…

What national organization plans to hold its annual conference in a location that can only be reached by a four-hour bus trip? Um… that would be the one I’m a member of. Apparently, the only way to get to Idaho Falls, Idaho, this year is to fly into Salt Lake City, Utah, and take a bus the rest of the way. Honestly, it was an easier journey the year they held it in Alaska. At…

Sun shining – check Ambient temperature rising – check Sweetie home from military duty – check Cats still cute – check Annual pay raise received – check Tax forms filed – check Refund received – check Still convinced the world is going to hell in a handbasket – check.