Blogs Posts on "More Than Housing"
Twist: Doing My Bit For Democracy by Housing Doom on Nov 3, 2009It’s election day, and I’ve decided to try being a poll worker this year. I’ll be at the polls until closing, so if anything looks interesting, please leave a comment and let us know. Consider this an open thread. ...
Twist Is On The Road Again by Housing Doom on Sep 23, 2009My thanks to John for keeping the wheels turning around here and keeping Igor in line the last while. He’s been pulling more than his share. Things will mostly be in his and Igor’s capable hands (and claws) for the next couple...
A Prognosticator Or A Firefighter for the Federal Reserve? by Housing Doom on Aug 3, 2009John M. Berry, a guest columnist for Reuters last Wednesday, outlined why he believes that Ben Bernanke should be reappointed as chairman of the Federal Reserve: A failure to reappoint Bernanke would only embolden the small-minded members of Congre...
Foreclosure Woes Hurting Horses Too by Housing Doom on Jul 29, 2009We’ve tallked about people being hurt by rising foreclosures and even pets, but there’s another population that’s being hurt by a declining housing market- horses are hurting too. That’s putting a real strain on horse rescue g...
Goodbye Old Friend by Housing Doom on Jul 8, 2009I’m sorry guys, but it’s just too tough to post this morning. My lovely dog Sage, who has laid at my feet while I have blogged for the past several years, passed away yesterday at the age of 13. We’ve been together...
Crack of Doom: Twist Is On Vacation by Housing Doom on Jun 29, 2009 It’s Monday, and I’m on vacation- sort of. I’m in New York helping some family move, and the new place is without internet until Friday. If there’s anything that we should know, drop us a line or feel free to post...
Happy Mother’s Day by Housing Doom on May 10, 2009It’s Mother’s Day, and with luck, I’m getting breakfast in bed, some handmade cards, and perhaps something made out of popsicle sticks. Feel free to use this as an open thread. I’m taking the day off!
The Great Federal Land Heist by Housing Doom on May 9, 2009While I support protecting the environment, I don’t think the federal government needs to seize private property to do it: [Hat tip Freedom's Phoenix!] The excuse for this seizure is: Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) reintroduced legislation whic...
Crack of Doom: Beyond Housing by Housing Doom on May 4, 2009‘[The sky] was sullen, streaked and livid, and [Arthur Dent] reflected that it was the sort of sky that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse wouldn’t feel like a bunch of complete idiots riding out of’ Click the pic to go to the CBC...
And yes I did say slavery by Housing Doom on Apr 17, 2009Mike made the point [13] that most people in developing countries are more exploited and miserable than the typical American, mortgage crisis or not. He has a point. I know just what it means to be able to buy bananas for 69 cents/lb at the local sup...
