Random Weekend Thoughts on Many Subjects

Twas great to see that BOTH Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green were named first team All Stars  by the Sporting News.  Click here to see the voting and lineup.  I don’t think the Washington  Capitals have ever had two  players in the top six first team All Stars in the league in our history as a franchise — so kudos to our young core of players for being recognized by the experts and the league itself.

This vote follows on the news of Alex Ovechkin being voted NHL player of the  year in the NHL — which I provided a link to the story last week. Continue reading

Gulp

Here is a very insightful and a very well-written analysis of what is happening in our world.

I have been predicting that the elevator had a few more floors down left to go. I think we have another year of it. Hang on tight.

I hope every industry, including professional sports, internalizes that we are living in a new world order. That the economics are different and that what we thought was true before is false today.

It’s the Economy Stupid!

I just saw my first $4.00 per gallon gas price! Gas prices are out of control. Here is a good resource to find the best value on gas prices in your area.

Food prices are up. The cost of milk is up.

Consumers can’t get loans and their homes aren’t worth what they paid for them.

Whoever wins the Presidency will have to deal with the economy first and foremost. They must deliver us the basics: safety, a good economy and belief in the American dream that the world will be better for our children than it was for us.

It is almost summertime. Gas prices are up so vacations will be curtailed. There is no reason for gas to be $4 per gallon. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!