catsmiler
Born in San Francisco, UC Bizerkley grad, handmaiden to Mario Savio, et al....Former Marine, scuba instructor, harmless contrarian.
Retired management consultant ( labor law, arbitration, contracts ).
Married to a brilliant systems analyst, and the proud father of 2 wonderful women that succeed in everything they try, and a young man that, to quote Mark Twain, thought I was pretty dim when he was 16, and then when he turned 21 was surprised how much I had learned in 5 years...
I spend most of my time now searching for Native American artifacts like petroglyphs, pottery, and stone tools which abound in the Arizona desert where I have retired...I also get down to San Carlos, Mexico three times a year for some scuba diving.
My Latest Blog Entry
A step in the Right direction...
"You get what you pay for" tends to be an accurate assessment. A pricey Cadillac is generally superior to its Chevrolet brethren; a steak at Outback probably tastes better than one at Sizzler; and your fancy Nike sneakers are more comfortable and durable than the generic ones at K-mart. But the saying does not always hold true. Government programs typically offer sub-par service regardless of how well funded. Think of education spending, where there is no correlation between Read more