Ron Howard as Opie and Richie, for Obama

I saw this today and thought it was worth posting; it's pretty cute. And if Andy Taylor and the Fonz are voting Obama, shouldn't you? You can't really get more American than the "Andy Giffith Show" and "Happy Days."

Agree or disagree - that is the question

This is a perfect example of John McCain flip flopping. First he agrees with Barack Obama, then he disagrees with the crowd, then he agrees with the crowd, and then he just starts grasping at words like "patriotic" and "God loving." And did I mention "patriotic?"

I love the look on Cindy's face during the set up. In McCain's defense he is 80 something years old, and just woke up from a nap. After an episode of JAG and some Werther’s Originals everything will be just fine.

And if you think this post is mean, turn on conservative radio for a few minutes and get back to me. Peace!

Every Dollar Counts

Wal-Mart
Originally uploaded by merfam

In this time of skyrocketing prices the Meredith family is cutting back. We canceled HBO, shop for all of our groceries (except meats) at Wal-Mart, reduced dinning out, got rid of our storage unit, and adjusted our insurance coverage.

We use more coupons than ever, try to buy items when they’re on sale, and we’ve scaled back on most of our frivolous spending. I’m selling stuff we haven’t used in over a year on Craig’s List, and doing some side work (websites) for extra money too.

I’m really worried about our country; foreclosures, government bailouts, watching my 401K dry up, these are scary times for the middle class. I know it will get better, but I don’t believe it will be for several years.

Next on the list – cancel our home phone service.