In our household, we've got two emerging trends for Memorial Day:
1) Hit the thrift stores.
2) Grill burgers.
And those two were accomplished by noon, so I can do some laundry and write now.
How did you spend your day?
Monday, May 25, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Limerick day
Today is Edward Lear's birthday. In honor of this poet who has probably done the most to popularize the limerick, today has been designated Limerick Day.
Why not enjoy some limericks by Edward Lear or write your own?
Why not enjoy some limericks by Edward Lear or write your own?
Friday, May 8, 2009
Another clown on welfare
A handwritten sign spotted on Nicollet Avenue today read "Another clown on welfare." It was propped up next to a gentleman, face painted white, who was blowing bubbles at passing pedestrians.
He was one of three buskers and one beggar we passed in two blocks. It seemed like more than usual, even for downtown. I wonder whether the current economic situation has driven more people to busking. I also wonder whether they take home less money than buskers do when the economy is booming.
I don't think there are any statistics published on that. The statistics about giving in general, however, may shed some light on the topic. A report published by the USA Foundation reveals that in the past forty years, even during recessions and economic downturns, actual giving (which has not been adjusted for inflation) has risen every year except one. And the drop in 1987 is blamed on a tax change that altered the timing of donations. The Chronicle of Philanthropy notes that anonymous donations also tend to become more popular during a recession.
He was one of three buskers and one beggar we passed in two blocks. It seemed like more than usual, even for downtown. I wonder whether the current economic situation has driven more people to busking. I also wonder whether they take home less money than buskers do when the economy is booming.
I don't think there are any statistics published on that. The statistics about giving in general, however, may shed some light on the topic. A report published by the USA Foundation reveals that in the past forty years, even during recessions and economic downturns, actual giving (which has not been adjusted for inflation) has risen every year except one. And the drop in 1987 is blamed on a tax change that altered the timing of donations. The Chronicle of Philanthropy notes that anonymous donations also tend to become more popular during a recession.
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