I just brought my tomato starts inside for the night because of a frost warning. Spring in Portland has been rather moody. We have had a rapid rotation between heavier
Are Russia and Ukraine in My Portfolio?
Even if you aren’t glued to various economics news sources like me, you probably heard about Russian securities markets in the past month. Or the ruble, or whether Russia will
Graphs and Geekery
I saw a meme in Discord recently asserting that, as a Gen X’r, I have skills and experience handling World War III nuclear disaster fears. I did not feel as
Graphs & Geekery
In addition to being a Hallowe’en grinch, I dislike turkey. I love almost everything else in a standard Thanksgiving meal, but this particular poultry just has an unpleasant flavor to
Monthly Economic Update
Economics As the summer draws towards fall, the ongoing pandemic, the dramatic weather events, and ongoing geopolitical drama are combining to set a rather grumpy backdrop. There’s a lot of
Market Meditations
I’ve been listening to the news too much lately. I can tell because I know a lot more about France’s quarantine measures and the presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire than
