tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post3294416374042644189..comments2024-03-28T12:08:01.190-04:00Comments on Lion Lamb Blog -- David Mundy: More Nickels, More DimesDavid Mundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12701933935604438349noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-10110259299314096152013-02-16T16:43:20.474-05:002013-02-16T16:43:20.474-05:00Here's a scary fact: the United States only en...Here's a scary fact: the United States only enacted a $5.00 minimum wage in 1995 (!) Can you imagine?<br /><br />I am forever thankful for my job, the breadth of my compensation package (in all of its forms) and for the relatively strong job security I enjoy.<br /><br />The Gathering Place is something I enjoy doing, in part because it reminds me of how lucky I am.IanDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215355498752040598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-24124749713179528542013-02-16T11:02:50.536-05:002013-02-16T11:02:50.536-05:00Often think about it as I grocery shop...fresh,nut...Often think about it as I grocery shop...fresh,nutritious food is costly for a family...I do wonder how many families manage it.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791371242692378169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-88057804361720270112013-02-16T08:18:28.576-05:002013-02-16T08:18:28.576-05:00I do think about it, and realize how blessed I am ...I do think about it, and realize how blessed I am too.<br /><br />Over 20 years ago I worked in another field, and our company went under. Suddenly we were out of work, and in a panic, I took real estate courses and got my certification. I tried(and failed miserably) selling houses in Toronto. I could barely pay my rent.<br /><br />That experience has ensured that I never, ever take for granted how fortunate I am now.rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833826032509555116noreply@blogger.com