Thought of the Day
Financial markets, political events and life's experiences
Monday, July 7, 2025
"AI - A View from a Tech Ignoramus"
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I do much of my thinking while taking solitary walks. Nature both soothes and opens the mind. I often find myself debating issues, looking f...
Saturday, July 5, 2025
"A Bear in Our Bed"
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This is a short – 228 words – whimsical essay meant to elicit a smile on this Holiday weekend. On Monday I expect to have another Thought of...
Sunday, June 22, 2025
"The Fate of the Generals," Jonathan Horn
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For the benefit of new readers and as a reminder to older ones, these short essays on books are not critical reviews. They are simply brie...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
"Good and Evil"
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Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021, though the name was first used in the 1890s. It celebrates the emancipation of slave...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
"Pictures and Photos Also Tell Stories"
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This essay was suggested by a friend and former high school classmate who is a skilled amateur photographer – a written essay that tries t...
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