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Costume Jewelry

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-11-11T10:00:46+00:00

This past Halloween actually posed an opportunity for my wife and me to don costumes. Not for Oct. 31, but for a private birthday party we were invited to a week before. It has been years since we both put on a costume, probably for good reason.

Tough Job

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-11-04T10:00:34+00:00

Every once in a while, just when I’m thinking I have a really hard job, something comes along that turns it around. I had a harrowing week at work and suddenly received a phone call.

Uniform Spacing

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-10-28T10:00:41+00:00

Sending our 12-year-old daughter to a private parochial school has an upside and a downside. The upside is that it’s an academic curriculum infused with Christian education. The downside is that it’s an additional expense - a major one.

Law of Attraction

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-10-21T10:00:13+00:00

When you have to take that bite of a reality sandwich, make sure you have something to wash it down. Last month I entered the second half of my life having turned 51. Up until then, I didn’t really feel like I was getting old, but what a difference another year makes.

Blaming Bush

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-10-14T10:00:14+00:00

Recently, in our family’s attempt to cut costs on the home front, I decided to stop our monthly yard service. It was a luxury for me since our property is about the width of the Farrington Highway medial strip. Although the service saved me a bunch of time, the price escalated over the years to 60 bucks.

Ron’s Secret

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-10-07T10:00:44+00:00

I have to admit that as publisher of MidWeek I receive some pretty cool offers. I don’t get cash, gifts or anything like that, what I get is “access.” What that means is I get invited to exclusive events or I get to meet some pretty big celebrities.

Food Critique

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-09-30T10:00:06+00:00

There are not many secrets that I keep from my wife, if any. Well, the ones that I do keep are for her own good. Or are they for my own good? You decide.

RIP, My Dodge Ram

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-09-23T10:00:15+00:00

On September 14, 2009, a near-member of my family passed away. Yes, my 1995 black Dodge Ram truck finally gave out. As it neared the 180,000 -mile mark, the transmission gave way. I have to say that my truck, didn’t go out quietly - it gave me the fuel for one last story about it.

Guilt By Association

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-09-16T10:00:03+00:00

I recently celebrated my 51st birthday. Perhaps celebrated isn’t exactly the right word. Allowed passage of my birthday is probably a better way to put it. But given the medical problems I experienced earlier this year, I’m thankful that I was able to blow out candles on a cake.

Dye Hard Or ...

Ron Nagasawa — 2009-09-09T10:00:39+00:00

Even though my wife and I are lucky enough to make a pretty good living, we are not immune to the effects of the economy. Sending our 20-year-old son to a Mainland college and our 12-year-old daughter to a private parochial school also has taken its toll on our lifestyle.