Comments on: Random Thoughts & Occasional Musings

By: Matthew C. Keegan

Matthew C. Keegan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:24:57 +0000

Hi Tom! That’s a long job search and I don’t have any simple answers to share with you. Redouble your efforts and contact everyone you know to let them know you are looking for work. Sometimes the family or friend contact can lead to a position, one that you might not hear about otherwise.

By: tom

tom — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:22:27 +0000

ive been looking for a job for about 6 months now and still… its not looking good.

By: Santro

Santro — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:46:08 +0000

I like proverbs because I usually use lot many in my conversation with others. So I would like to know about the book in detail as such. Thanks for sharing.

By: Matthew C. Keegan

Matthew C. Keegan — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:26:58 +0000

You are correct, Frank. Oil and gas prices don’t always go in the same direction as that depends on production of each.

Welcome back, Carter — I’ll have to remember that statement! I’ll have to dig around to see if I can find my old disco ball and designer pants ‘cuz it is Saturday Night Live and we’re living the good times again!

Change ‘ya can believe in….

By: Frank Carr

Frank Carr — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:20:51 +0000

On the oil vs. gas price thing, this is caused because crude oil and gasoline are two different commodities and traded on the futures contract market differently. Gasoline prices are determined by national and regional supply and demand and tend to be cyclical in nature and subject somewhat to the whims of nature. Crude oil is dependent on the production schedules of a few nations in a cartel and subject to international geo-political manuring, er, maneuvering. I don't think it will take Obama 3 years to make a malaise speech like it did Carter. He's pretty much already done one. Google on Carter's 1979 speech and you'll see why people are calling him "Carter 2.0" and "Welcome Back Carter" Frank Carrs last blog post..Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 Review

By: Matthew C. Keegan

Matthew C. Keegan — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:26:48 +0000

Dominique, I would definitely consider Ford if I were in the market for a new car. Their quality levels are up, on the same level as Toyota and Honda, and they like their product line.

Taking federal money means one thing for companies: you are no beholden to the federal government and will effectively be told what you can sell and for how much. General Motors and Chrysler have gotten themselves in a mess with these loans.

By: Dominique

Dominique — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:07:26 +0000

You wrote, "Kudos to Ford for resisting the government dole." I recently read about another era where the car dealerships were being told what their prices must be by the government. During that time, Ford was the only one that said "no" even when it meant they didn't get any federal contracts. Makes you think maybe we should support Ford after all is said and done. Dominiques last blog post..A democrat who GETS it!

By: Matthew C. Keegan

Matthew C. Keegan — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:28:44 +0000

Lillie, we’re living in a time when life must be quite grim for those whose trust is in things that are perishing. I’m amazed how quickly things have declined over the past few years, but we’re not a nation that (collectively) seeks God in all that we do.

By: Lillie Ammann

Lillie Ammann — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:57:36 +0000

Matt, Thank God we have His love and peace. With everything that is going on now, I can't imagine facing it all without God. Lillie Ammanns last blog post..Happy Valentine’s Day

By: Matthew C. Keegan

Matthew C. Keegan — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:33:57 +0000

Daniel, I hope (and pray) that your job search is successful. It certainly can be discouraging when times are tough, but as you seek God, may He direct all of your ways.