Thursday Numbers

My wife made me coffee this morning & winked at me when she handed me the cup. I’ve never been more scared of a drink in all of my life. – @AndyAsAdjective

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm, humor, and bluntness.

This week’s topics include Rand Paul & rubbish, the 2020 Census, unemployment, Amanda Knox & Italy, Super Bowl tickets, Super Bowl dates, Super Bowl Monday, January is ending, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, John Elway & interceptions, and much more!

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Published in: on January 31, 2019 at 6:33 am  Comments (4)  
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Caught My Eye…

The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it. ― George Orwell

Welcome to the big column to end the week “Caught My Eye” (CME)!

If you are a first-time visitor, welcome! CME is the once a week column that is posted here every Friday morning. This is when I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. There may be some sarcasm and pointed independent commentary so be warned!

Here are the topics that “Caught My Eye” this week:

  • SOTU & the Plane
  • 2020 Census
  • Karen Pence Gets a Job
  • AFC/NFC Championship Polls
  • One More Thing

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Published in: on January 18, 2019 at 3:37 am  Comments (6)  
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Thursday Numbers

There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true. ― Soren Kierkegaard

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm and humor.

This week’s topics include funding the government, holiday travel, Billings Police Officers, Go Fund Me for the wall, Montana Millionaire lottery, unemployment, 2020 Census, Trump & Syria, Thursday Numbers milestone, Paul Ryan, and much more!

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Published in: on December 20, 2018 at 6:33 am  Comments (2)  
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Caught My Eye…

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. – Napoleon Hill

Welcome to the big show to end the week “Caught My Eye” (CME)!

If you are a first-time visitor, CME is posted right here every Friday morning. This is when I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. I often throw in a touch of sarcasm to make you smile – or to irritate you just a little – maybe both.

Topics that I am providing commentary about today include Fagg vs Rosendale, Montana Roots, 2020 Census, Thomas McInerney, Stamp Out Hunger, and One More Thing!

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Published in: on May 11, 2018 at 6:27 am  Comments Off on Caught My Eye…  
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The Wednesday Read: Sweatpants, Tester, Census, & Second Amendment

You know the message you’re sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You’re telling the world, ‘I give up. I can’t compete in normal society. I’m miserable, so I might as well be comfortable. – Jerry Seinfeld

Today’s topics are:

  • Tester Responds in Sweatpants
  • Tester’s New Campaign Ad
  • 2020 Census & Citizenship
  • John Paul Stevens & Second Amendment

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Published in: on March 28, 2018 at 4:26 am  Comments (3)  
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The Wednesday Read: Edwards, 2020 Census, and a Parade

I hear what you’re saying…I just don’t believe it. – Unknown

Today’s topics are:

  • Sheriff Bob Edwards
  • 2020 Census
  • I Love a Parade

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Published in: on February 7, 2018 at 8:46 am  Comments (2)  
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