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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Reading Success
I spend one afternoon per week at the Queen Elizabeth Home for Children helping the children with their homework and their reading skills. Success comes in small steps, so I like to celebrate each one. Yesterday, I had two steps … Continue reading
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Kiva – Empowering People Around the World
A couple of years ago, I heard about a group called Kiva from a classmate at Indiana University. As stated on their website, Kiva is “a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging … Continue reading
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Which Book to Read Next?
It just occurred to me this morning that I’ve been subconsciously trying to decide which book to read next. I have several books spread throughout our small two-bedroom apartment, and I find that I read a couple of pages of … Continue reading
“Daemon” and its sequel “Freedom(TM)”
I recently finished reading Daniel Suarez’s “Daemon” and its sequel “Freedom™”. “Daemon” was a fun read – a kind of ‘John-Grisham-meets-sci-fi’ story. “Freedom™” is an enjoyable book as well, but it goes a step further as a cautionary tale about … Continue reading
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Stock Analysis
I love analyzing stocks. I can spend hours looking at companies and industries. I’ll look up a company’s website, review its annual statements and recent news, look at competitors, and read about the industry. Sometimes I buy, sometimes I don’t, … Continue reading
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Life in Grenada
When I tell people that I live on the Caribbean island of Grenada, I usually get the same response of “that must be paradise!” I have to agree that it is a wonderful place – white sandy beaches with gorgeous … Continue reading