Archive for September, 2005

In Hurricane Katrina, welfare, and charity: Government is never the right answer

Friday, September 2nd, 2005

There is no one to blame for Hurricane Katrina. But it’s difficult now on day 5 to think that anyone in government is doing anything productive. (more…)

Flowers Fast, from FlowersFast.com — A lesson in great customer service

Thursday, September 1st, 2005

A friend of mine was in the hospital in Texas having surgery. I called to check up on him afterwards and spoke to his wife. He wouldn’t be speaking on the phone for another day or so. Since I couldn’t talk to him directly, I decided to send him flowers. Guys sending guys flowers — weird, huh? But this is my best friend, and he’ll dig ‘em.

So I went over to my favorite online florist and ordered (more…)