Archive for October, 2007
Bella
I heartily recommend the new movie Bella that just opened. There was a special screening tonight at a local theater where we got a chance to speak to the lead actor, Eduardo Verastegui, who seems absolutely genuine about putting together movies that express positive messages. He told us that after giving his life to Christ, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Mechanical Investing for October 2007 (Update)
Yes, the market ha been topsy-turvy (isn’t it always?), but some of the 6/3 options from a couple of weeks back have done well. When they hit about 400% return, these options begin to move like the underlying stock, so it’s time to sell the option and but something further out of the market. One [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Review: 3:16. The Numbers of Hope
Max Lucado writes as only he can, with insight and brevity, packaged in powerful imagery. His latest book, 3:16, is packed with delivious observations and challenges, and he does it by focusing on 27 simple words. For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son so that whoever believes in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Little Things in Germany
I rented a car this week in Germany. Instead of “Auto Rental,” it’s called Mietwagon. I’m thinking, “Do I really want to rent a meatwagon?” Afterwards, I raced on the Autobahn. It’s not as exciting, though, when you’re in a minivan.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 8 so far )Out of Office
I am amused. I set my “Out of Office” reminder on my work email. Somebody sent me an email. I replied to “All,” which included myself. And I immediately got an email back that I was out of the office. I thought, “I wonder where I am?”
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )There's No Reason to Visit
… if I don’t write anything. Sorry, been traveling and working, just like last year. It may be several weeks before I surface again. I have another book review coming up, but that’s about it. On the other hand, *you* could post. There’s not’s of room below.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Review: Wonderlust
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=chasingthewin-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1596690763&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr I’m coveting. There, I said it. I want what Vicky Kuyper has. Not the travels – I get to do that for business. Not the lifestyle, either. I want her eyes, the way she can look at the world and see how God is working in her, around her, through her. Wonderlust is Vicky’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Mechanical Investing for October 2007
The news says this last month, will all the credit crunch and housing speculation, was one of the most volatile on record. I tried not to look until today, but it appears this portfolio weathered the storm ok. In fact, things are looking good enough I plan on diversifying a little and buy more stocks [...]
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