So, a lot of us Americans are going to be getting economic stimulus checks (if we haven’t already gotten them) over the next several weeks. Several hundred dollars meant to push our struggling economy forward through, I dunno, buying more flat screen tvs or something. When I heard about these checks coming out, I wasn’t convinced they would be helpful in solving the long term problems at the root of our ecomonic struggles. I didn’t want my efforts to just be part of a bandaid, I want to be part of a solution that helps our nation get back up on their feet and chasing their dreams again. Then, last night, I found the perfect vehicle to use my check from the government to stimulate positive lasting economic growth. That’s right… bowling.

That’s right, I’m going bowling on Friday June 20th to raise money for Junior Achievement, a wonderful non-profit organization that provides kids in America with classes and curriculum to learn how to be better stewards of their money, how our economy works, and about entrepreneurship. What better way to stimulate our economy than to teach the future participants in our economy how to earn and manage money more effectively?! I’m donating my entire economic stimulus check - $600 - to Junior Achievement, and I’d greatly appreciate it if you would consider donating part of yours to sponsor my bowling efforts as well - https://fundraising.intelis.com/jaaz/?A=39005

Even if you don’t want to give to that particular event or charity (or you just have something against my bowling), I’d encourage you to consider giving part of your stimulus check to a cause you support. What an awesome way to use this unexpected resource we’re getting in a positive, changing way!

Sorry I haven’t been posting latey - I’ve been distracted by an outstanding project I’ve been working on getting up and running. Never fear though, I guarantee there will be more automatic ball throwers for dogs and making fun of New Kids on the Block to come.

Having said that, I’d love to hear your opinions on the Outstanding Club if you have the time and desire to share such things.

TTFN

From the land of “I Wish I’d Thought Of That” comes this awesome alarm clock that will only shut off after you correctly answer a math equation!

Thought I’d take some shots of the flowers in my front and back yard and share them today - my spring flowers in the desert set from Flickr.

Dispelling the rumors and setting the record straight once and for all - the truth about why six was afraid of seven.

Woman Overjoyed By Giant Uterine Parasite

More details as they emerge…

And now I have a new favorite stationery product - talk bubble paper clips.

Video Games and television are raising our children, and now machines can raise our pets too! Yippee for automated ball throwing machines!

Adding sprites to actual photos has never been more awesome than these homages to classic video games.

Not much point to this post, just wanted to share a great little comic about keys. Enjoy your day!