Tag Archives: money

Question of Atheist Scruples – Antiques Roadshow edition

Posted on February 13, 2018 by 1minionsopinion

Which reminds me – the Lions fundraising flea market is coming up on the February 17th. I go every year. I never buy a ticket to the 50//50 draw even though I know “You can’t win, folks, unless you get … Continue reading →

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Question of Atheist Scruples – this sounds like a sit-com

Posted on February 12, 2018 by 1minionsopinion

Soon after hitting it off with someone special s/he has to leave town for a few months. Meanwhile, a new opportunity arises. Do you remain faithful? (I don’t watch the show anymore but I’m reminded of that scene in Big … Continue reading →

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Scruples Success!

Posted on February 11, 2018 by 1minionsopinion

Here I am as of today, delighted to have come across not one, but two – TWO! – versions of A Question of Scruples. The second edition is one I’ve had before, but the ’90s is one I didn’t know … Continue reading →

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And I balk at paying $14.95 for a calendar that has 12 pictures in it

Posted on November 18, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

CBC reports on a high priced buy from an art auction – Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi sells for more than $450M US Wowsers. Dating from the 1500s, the work is billed as the final Leonardo work held in private … Continue reading →

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1minion steals mail – money trouble

Posted on November 1, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

For kicks, I checked out Christianity Today’s forum… So, there’s this: Q. I have a friend who has a real problem with money. He brags about how much he makes from his part-time job and stockpiles money. In fact, he … Continue reading →

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Question of Atheist Scruples – how much does it cost to find yourself?

Posted on June 3, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

Your son wants to drop out of college for a year “to find himself.” He asks you to subsidize him. Do you? I think not. If he wants to go and work in some other country or travel the world … Continue reading →

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Question of Atheist Scruples – I (don’t) work hard for the money

Posted on May 31, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

At least in terms of this question: You work for a large company and take off a week without pay. Due to error, you are paid as usual. Do you return the money? Part of me wants to say that … Continue reading →

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Question of Atheist Scruples – money money money

Posted on May 25, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

The question: You and your spouse have trouble making ends meet. You have a nine-year-old daughter who is a natural model. Do you try to make money by promoting her as a model? Probably not at the age of nine … Continue reading →

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Question of Atheist Scruples – you become a man of BUSINESS

Posted on May 23, 2016 by 1minionsopinion

Fuck, I love the Muppets’ Christmas Carol. I don’t care what time of year it is, I can watch it over and over. So, this round’s Question of Atheist Scruples: You’ve agreed verbally to a business deal when you get … Continue reading →

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Dear Saskatoon city and Transit: please make up and be friends again…

Posted on September 30, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

Or, if not friends, at least find a workable compromise and get the buses running again. I’m glad we forked out for a better car this year. I can’t imagine trying to do all this running around from job to … Continue reading →

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