Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Finance, Photographic Frday, Recipes on May 14th, 2009
Last weekend, we prepared Chipotle Chile Pepper Chicken for some guests. We decided to try this new twist on our rice recipe to accompany the meal. It was quick, simple, and delicious. It would taste wonderful pared with any spicy or Mexican food.
Mexican Rice
2 cups white rice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 chicken bouillon cubes
4 [...]
Posted in Finance on Apr 27th, 2009
When we relocated to Indiana eighteen months ago, we left our home in Northern Michigan unsold. Our plight was similar to dozens of others in our area. The dwindling manufacturing economy began forcing families out of Michigan long before the rest of the nation even began to ponder the word “recession”.
We visit our home as [...]
Lehman Brothers declares bankruptcy, AIG is rescued from bankruptcy, Merrill Lynch is delivered from bankruptcy by Bank of America, the Dow drops 500 points, the nation is experiencing a housing foreclosure crisis . . . tough times appear to be upon us.
Tough financial times require most of us to tighten our belts. Little luxuries must often be sacrificed. [...]
