Yearly Archives: 2008

Economic Parables Part 2 – The Most Basic Trade

Our nation is expanded to 2… The most basic trade John raises chickens. He has chickens, but he wishes to eat steak. Bill raises cows. He has cows, but wishes to eat chicken.  John trades 1 chicken to Bill for … Continue reading

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Friday Blog of Note

This week, my second week of previewing a mom site I find especially noteworthy, forgive me as I am going to make an exception. Because I know several pregnant moms or moms like myself looking for cute nursery ideas, I … Continue reading

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Economic Parables Part 1 – A Flat Market

In order to understand economics, it is helpful to think on a small scale. I’m hoping to build simple modelfor all to understand. I will build upon this model and I encourage feedback, why, and what-if questions. I make no … Continue reading

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Good Government is a Myth Part 2b: Government Employment

This is titled part 2b, as my friend Chris Waner has written parts 1 and 2 on his blog The Free Exchange. Read his article “Government Employment” here. To summarize, Government cannot create wealth, it cannot create new jobs.  one of the … Continue reading

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Metallic Christmas

This year, I decided to decorate for Christmas in metallic colors instead of the traditional red and green. With green carpet throughout our apartment, it just seemed the more attractive option!:) As an added bonus to my plans, I picked … Continue reading

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This Is Happy!

One happy dad…two lively little Christmas elves…a woman’s life doesn’t get any better than this! (More Christmas pictures to come:)

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Daddy and his babies

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Wise Words for Moms

On Saturday, my friend Mel kindly gave me a copy of Ginger Plowman’s booklet entitled “Wise Words for Moms.” It is a simple, user friendly chart designed to help moms remember it is the bible that should ultimately rule our … Continue reading

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Friday Blog of Note

her photography, pure eye candy… It has been a long standing desire of mine to introduce my readers to other mom bloggers I appreciate…moms I am certain will impress and encourage with their ability to glorify God in their role, … Continue reading

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Homeschooling A Preschooler

It seems everyday, I am asked whether I am sending Micah to school yet. Nope, not yet. I must say this high of seeing him learn something because I taught it to him or being able to spend much time … Continue reading

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