http://rickkoerber.com The Life and Happenings of C. Rick Koerber Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:47:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The picture of the shoes above is evidence of an experience I had a few weeks ago. It was one of those experiences that brings you to the limit of sanity. Sometimes, I am surprised at how short the path can be from here (the normal, sane and ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/08/04/taking-one-for-the-team-my-initiation-into-a-secret-brotherhood-of-dads/ A few years ago I was surprised when out of the blue, Utah Congressman (R) Chris Cannon came walking into our office. He had come across a copy of the original "FreeCapitalist" newsletter and was curious about "who would be publishing" such information. From that day on Congressman ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/06/23/my-support-for-congressman-chris-cannon/ I had a great end to my week. I was privileged to be invited to speak at BYU Idaho's annual Entrepreneur's Conference. I was one of several entrepreneurs that had the opportunity to judge a few competitions, participate in a panel discussion, speak to a few business classes ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/06/23/entrepreneur-conference-at-byu-idaho/ It's not uncommon for someone to approach me and ask my opinion of some leading figure in history. I enjoy conversations about historical figures, particularly those whose lives were dedicated to the cause of liberty. So many people today claim to be for the cause but so few ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/05/29/who-are-my-heroes/ This weekend, the two oldest kids and I averted tragedy on our four-wheeler, and I learned something about repentance and Godly sorrow.    Not bad for a weekend, I suppose.So, it was Saturday afternoon and the entire family was bored.  In a stroke of genius I decided it would be ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/04/20/dumb-dad-of-the-year-award/ For many years now I've been using the title "FreeCapitalist" and have enjoyed watching the odd expression in the faces of others as they attempt to contemplate my meaning. I have my own reason's for calling myself a capitalist, and a few of them are not what most would suspect. ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/04/12/are-you-a-capitalist/ UTAH COUNTY, UT | 4 April 2008 | The Salt Lake Tribune’s least credible columnist, Paul Rolly, has recently demonstrated how scared and inept the democratic party loyalists are when conservatives get organized in Utah. Absent any credible criticism of Carl Wimmer (R – Herriman), Ken Sumsion (R-American Fork), Chris ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/04/10/carl-wimmer-friends-superheroes/ If you’ve never read Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand you’ll never fully understand this essay. So, before you go any further let me just recommend that if you’ve not yet done so, obtain a copy of that book and start reading. It has the potential to change your perspective on ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/04/02/who-is-les-mcguire/ In Utah right now there is a scandal brewing. The scandal penetrates the highest reaches of the Utah government. The question is, "Where will the buck stop?" as the evidence rolls out that an entire section of Government is in need of a major overhaul.Steven Oberbeck of the Salt Lake ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/02/14/francines-domain-scandal-brewing-in-utah-sate-government/ So often the “air” of invincibility these days is simply “made and imagined” by the media. I don’t mean to take anything away from the Patriots; for sure they deserved to play in the Super bowl this past Sunday. But with their 18-0 record and all the talk about this ... http://rickkoerber.com/2008/01/04/overcoming-the-invincible/