Black Friday

All reports this a.m. indicate lots of consumer activity at the various shopping malls. My sense is that consumer confidence is seeing a bit of a brighter sky!

Be Thankful

Many of our lives are so busy that we fail to be mindful of the many things we have to be thankful for. I think our addiction to social media further exacerbates the issue. And with the recent election results and all the negativity that preceeded the election, it is possible many of us are not in the proper attitude right now. But we all need to pause and be thankful for all the many blessings that are ours. Our health; our families; our country and its leaders. Thank you.

Enjoy.

Hi Speed Train

As I listen to the debate about the wisdom of a high speed train between Milw & Madison, I have yet to hear good research on who will use it?

Bowl Bound

My hope..... UW wins out; Penn State beats Michigan State and Iowa beats Ohio State... we go to Rose Bowl and win Big 10.

Side Trips

Periodically I offer anyone who e-mails me at rgorsuch@oakbankonline.com copies of six off the beaten path day trips in Dane County. They are from a series of trips former county exec Rick Phelps recommended in 1996.

Ads are Done

Everyone is expressing their thanks that the political ads are done! Why do people spend so much money to be so negative and untruthful? There is too much anger as it is without fueling the anger with ads like we've been exposed to for the past months. We need to be able to find compromise and get at the most important issues - like job creation.