Dean Akey's (akey65) Blog

It's finally over.  I got my Christmas wish.  No more political ads on the television.  Yahoo.... Now that the elections are over it will be interesting to see what our elected leaders do to fix the mess we are in.  To help build your confidence in our political system I thought you may enjoy som...

I think 2008 and 2009 will be remembered as the bailout years.  If you have been watching the news you see that now our big three auto makers are looking to throw their collective hats into the bailout bucket.  The three auto makers are asking for 25 billion in loans to keep themselves in busines...

So you liked the Dan Quayle quotes and wanted more.  Be careful what you ask for.  Here they are.  I hope they lighten your day.  Dean     "I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I havewas that I didn't study Latin harder in school so I could converse withthose people."   ...

Laughter is the best medicine.  With all of the turmoil surrounding us today, take a quick mental vacation and enjoy some wisdom from our leaders.  Have a great day.   "I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming." Jimmy Carter. "I have orders to be awakened a...

So the stock market is in the crapper & your home is worth far less than it was a few years ago.  What should you do to make up some of the ground you lost financially?  Here is your answer...... It depends This current market is filled with opportunity for those who understand the risks & reward...

Today is Veterans day.  As a veteran myself (Army 1982-1988) I have always celebrated this day and the sacrifices that our veterans have made to allow us the freedom and opportunity to be Americans.  I thought you may like to know more about this day and its significance to us all.  Bull What Do ...

This Sunday, my beloved Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers.  My prediction for Sunday is Bears 35, Packers 3.  I do think there is a very important lesson we can learn from our neighbors from the nort.... When tailgating the folks up dere have it down to an art form.  Actually, half of my f...

Thank God it's Friday.  To help send you off with a smile I wanted to share a few quotes that always tickle my funny bone or inspire me.  Have a great weekend. "If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do all of the rest have to drown too?"  Steven Wright "You miss 100% of the shots you never take"  W...

I don't feel old.  So when should I start acting or feeling old?  With constant advances in medicine, wellness, nutrition and public health many of us need to rethink what constitutes old age. For many of us, our conception of being old or at least being retirement age is when we turn 65.  How di...

Tips To Avoid Deer Collisions I don't know about you but lately I have seen quite a few deer on the roads.  This time of year when the farmers are harvesting their crops really gets those deer moving.  Drivers need to be aware of their surroundings so that they can avoid deer collisions. Once the...