Is there really an energy crisis in America? In fact, we read about "THE energy crisis" – but is it real at all? Yes and no. Yes, there is intense demand for currently produced resources. This is evident with $6+ gas around the globe. And no, there isn’t truly an energy crisis because there is […]

In March, my heating and cooling cost a gagging $467.81. Am I interested in an energy efficient home? You bet your bippy I am! Solar power generation is of intense interest around here because not only can we live off the power grid and save $467.81 (in fairness, it’s not always that high) but we […]

Yes, our homes may be our castles, but in the 21st century wise people consider their energy efficiency at home. A test for yourself: do you see tips on residential energy efficiency and think, “Yeah I need to do that sometime.” – and then … Think of it this way: it’s much more fun to […]

Do you feel that success and luck evade you, no matter what you do? Would you desperately like to change your luck? Well, this fascinating article from Richard Wiseman just might shed some light on these age-old questions. = = = = = = = I set out to examine luck, 10 years ago. Why […]

Since last autumn, all Americans have had the dubious pleasure of watching our so-called leaders orate and posture about the United States recession [or depression?] They seem to have no notion of the recession effects they’re causing those of us out here in the normal world. A case in point – the email copied below. […]