The American view on taxes

Hey... there's no secret that I, as much of the rest of the world, felt great relief when it was declared last week that Obama won the election. More on that later.
But I can't help but think that this pic is so worth sharing.... If you guys only knew what we are paying in taxes here... :)

One of those days

I have one of those days where I'm constantly drawn down memory lane but where I try not to cause I'm not sure it's healthy. Hm... Is it? Life is full of those wonderful great memories and as soon as I get to one of those points where I wander about what's coming next, I'm so tempted to go back to those memories. Because it is safe. Because I know what that's like. Because it, in hindsight, seems like it was a better life.

I need an exercise in learning how to look ahead.