Archive for November, 2007
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Friday, November 30th, 2007I remember when Friday night meant hitting a bar with some friends for a few beers, or going to a party, or leaving for a trip. Guess it’s a sign of the new century that instead of going out this Friday night, I’m sitting at my laptop, writing a blog entry. But I’m […]
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Changing Times in NYC
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007I work in Investment Research, and the last few months have not been optimistic ones for our research analysts. In fact, the tone lately has been downright apocalyptic. It hasn’t helped my own optimism to see what has happened to my 401k over the past few weeks. I’m down more than 20%. […]
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Adding a Paypal Donation Button to Your Blog
Sunday, November 25th, 2007One thing I’ve always wanted to add to my blog was a “Donate” button.
Today I finally managed to set one up. It was easy to add. You need a paypal account and about 20 minutes to complete the necessary steps.
To add a button to a Wordpress blog, follow these […]
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Why Do I Drink?
Sunday, November 25th, 2007In 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, Dr. Andrew Weil makes the case that we continue unhealthy behavior and addictions because there is some sort of payoff.
This comment hit home with me. I usually quit drinking for 3-4 months of the year, and then drink almost daily for the rest of the year. […]
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8 Weeks to Optimum Health
Saturday, November 24th, 2007I have been dieting intermittently for the past few months, and managed to lose almost 15 lbs, mostly by lowering carbs and exercising more. But over the past couple weeks I’ve been spending more time at my desk and hence not moving around as much. That, plus lots of holiday goodies that people […]
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Black Friday
Friday, November 23rd, 2007I am glad to say that I did not leave the house today. No Black Friday shopping for me. I did come across an interesting contest though. Amazon.com is having a Black Friday contest where the prize is a $10,000 Amazon.com shopping spree!
Can’t imagine what I would spend $10,000 on […]
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The Brazilian and the WASP
Friday, November 23rd, 2007Do you ever fight with your spouse/partner?
I came across an interesting post in a blog that I like to read — Them’s Fighting Words over at Just Eat Your Cupcake. In it, Maria (the Author) massacres the old marriage adage, “never let the sun go down on your anger.” Actually I […]
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My New Blog
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007I have decided to make some changes to Midlife Beginnings.
There are several reasons — all of them good.
When I started this blog six months ago I was in debt, overweight, and miserable about a number of things in my life.
Since then I’ve lost 15 pounds. And I’ve paid […]
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Fall in NY
Saturday, November 17th, 2007It’s a beautiful Fall day here in Brooklyn; I’m looking out at my back yard and the trees & bushes are at the peak of their color. It always surprises me how much later Fall arrives in NYC than it does just 30 miles inland; we don’t usually get our first frost until Thanksgiving. […]
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Busy at Work
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007I apologize, good readers, for not blogging lately. I’m in an extremely busy phase at work that is likely to continue until mid-December. Year-end reviews are coming up and I have some projects to finish.
I hope to fit in a blog entry here and there, but my blogging will probably be on […]
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