Archive for the ‘Just Blowing SMoke’ Category

Saving Toledo’s ship of state

By Tim Higgins on Friday, January 29th, 2010

Even in the midst of winter, we continue to sail the waves here in Toledo;…

Time to stop jump-starting

By Tim Higgins on Friday, January 15th, 2010

President Obama is pushing the passage of the third Stimulus Package in the last three…

Atlas shrugs

By Tim Higgins on Friday, January 8th, 2010

Many of us working in the private sector have born a burden of guilt, told…

Yes, there is a Santa Claus

By Tim Higgins on Thursday, December 24th, 2009

I recently watched a compilation episode of the public television series “Antiques Roadshow” in which…

Government Christmas

By Tim Higgins on Friday, December 11th, 2009

Well its finally happened! With the economy continuing in its downward spiral and money looking…

A Christmas message for Toledo

By Tim Higgins on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Having read Michael S. Miller’s Nov. 15 column, “A Toledo Christmas Carol,” I suddenly realized…

The spirit of competition

By Tim Higgins on Thursday, November 19th, 2009

The president is half way around the world this week, meeting with some of our…

Saving money by spending on trash

By Tim Higgins on Thursday, November 12th, 2009

While perhaps not being an expert in trash collection and the trash tax situation that…

Election results in — Voters lose

By Tim Higgins on Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Well, the election results are in, and while once again not all that many of…

Halloween costumes 2009

By Tim Higgins on Friday, October 30th, 2009

Well it’s time once again for my annual pick of topical Halloween costumes. This makes…