tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578792.post2407203760023184649..comments2024-03-19T00:20:27.639-07:00Comments on Jon's Jail Journal (by Shaun Attwood): Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02894626355758041112noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578792.post-19844066296431336442008-10-28T05:01:00.000-07:002008-10-28T05:01:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Shaun/Jon!!Happy Birthday Shaun/Jon!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578792.post-21089680458280004892008-10-27T18:33:00.000-07:002008-10-27T18:33:00.000-07:00I would also love to see a post from Shaun on the ...I would also love to see a post from Shaun on the state of the global economy - not stock tips, but an analysis of what is going on. I think he would have a unique perspective and ability to speak to this issue.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I invest my 401k in one of those "lifeband" funds that is suppsoed to be geared to your age and subsequent ability to take on 5risk. Since I'm young, I've been invested in riskier options and have lost -24% this year. Not worried, it will rebound and hopefully my fund managers are buying up stocks on the cheap. <BR/><BR/>I do worry for the older folks who were hoping to retire - I'm a bit appalled that Jack's ex-wife doubled down on GE stock instead of diversifying, but the stock was doing well before. My thinking is that if people hold tight, we'll get out of this, as the market is cyclical. Sell now and you're buying that stock at its lowest value - better to stay in and wait for a rebound. Would love to hear Shaun's perspective.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899760273226914231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578792.post-2750279673334566342008-10-27T10:46:00.000-07:002008-10-27T10:46:00.000-07:00excellent writing. It really came across with a lo...excellent writing. It really came across with a lot of feeling. I try to empathize with lifers and its very saddening. What can one do to overcome such despair? I know many take the "I dont give a fuck route", and others find hope or inspiration thru family. I can only say thanks for the read and keep your head up, as cliche as it is.<BR/><BR/>~big jason ~JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184774576558160028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578792.post-18510828026653439852008-10-27T01:45:00.000-07:002008-10-27T01:45:00.000-07:00Hey, I've heard the Wicked Tinkers play! With Heat...Hey, I've heard the Wicked Tinkers play! With Heather Alexander, back before she morphed into Alexander Adams. <BR/><BR/>They were... loud and energetic. I suppose they were as tuneful as you can be while playing bagpipes.<BR/><BR/>But I liked Heather's pre-Tinkers version of March of Cambreadth a lot better than her post-Tinkers version.<BR/><BR/>Alex's tastes seem more than a little different than Heather's - quieter and less edgy - I wonder what Alex thinks of the Tinkers?<BR/><BR/>(If anyone actually knows what I'm talking about, it'd be cool to hear from you!)Chris Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368959552769808835noreply@blogger.com